Everything's Archie #147

Hot Dog has clearly decided he's the missing ingredient in The Archies' lineup, stomping his way onto the cover in full rock-star regalia — sunglasses, peace-sign necklace, and maracas — while Archie pleads with Jughead to keep the enthusiastic pup from crashing the band. The full Riverdale crew crowds the scene against a bright red background, with a drummer visible at the kit and stage lights blazing, all rendered in Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo's crisp, expressive style. With the "New Archies" TV show called out in the corner and "Fans-R-Us!" waiting inside, this January 1990 issue captures the gang at their most energetic and endearing.