Life with Archie #244

Set against the backdrop of the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, this issue of Life with Archie promises adventure, romance, and comedy all in one package. Stan Goldberg's cover puts "Jungle Archie" front and center — dressed in explorer gear and clutching an axe, he's dashing away from two alarmed young women (one in purple, one in a ruffled blouse) and a mischievous monkey, while in the foreground a blonde swimmer is menaced by a very large, very toothy crocodile surging through the water. With a story titled "30 Seconds to Live" and the cover boldly promising every movie thrill except the buttered popcorn, this 1984 issue delivers a wildly fun, pulp-flavored twist on Riverdale's favorite redhead.