Gwandanaland Comics #2446

The cover of this Gwandanaland Comics collection sets a breezy, sun-soaked tone, featuring Betty and Veronica poolside in their best swimwear — with Veronica cheerfully admitting to owning 23 bathing suits (two reserved strictly for swimming). A second vignette below shows a boy comically weighing Betty and Ronnie on a scale as he tries to decide whom to take to the prom, prompting a wry remark about too many TV jury trials. Gal Pals: Volume 3 is a fun, lighthearted gathering of girl-centered Archie stories that captures the playful humor and bright pop-art color of the era in one convenient 2019 reprint package.