Betty's Diary #12

Betty's Diary takes a trip to the Renaissance Fair in this October 1987 issue, with the cover — penciled and inked by Dan DeCarlo — showing Betty dressed in a flowing red medieval gown and Archie decked out in period costume, strolling through the fair while a jester and street musicians set the festive scene around them. Betty's diary entry cheerfully notes that Archie agrees "there's nothing like living in the past," capturing that warm, good-humored charm the series does so well. A delightful snapshot of Riverdale's favorite pair trading their usual hangouts for something a little more old-fashioned.