Betty and Veronica #17

The cover of this February 1989 Archie Series issue perfectly captures the girls' signature clash of personalities: a bundled-up Betty — layered in winter gear and dripping melted snow — stares in disbelief as a bikini-clad Veronica coolly adjusts her beach hat before a mirror, confidently declaring that in Australia, it isn't winter at all. Dan and Jim DeCarlo's cover art squeezes so much charm into that single exchange, with the rest of the Riverdale gang peeking in from the side panel adding an extra dash of fun. If you enjoy the playful, globe-trotting spirit that Betty and Veronica brought to late-'80s Archie comics, this one's a delightful snapshot of that era.