Life with Archie #72

Riverdale's favorite redhead finds himself in a tight spot on this lively 1968 cover, as Archie gets grabbed by an imposing woman in a polka-dot dress while a pal lurks in the doorway holding up a book of "50 Time Tested Alibis" — clearly Archie could use every one of them. A stern-looking figure watches from the background, making the whole scene feel delightfully cornered, with the whispered "Pssst! Archie!" suggesting the alibi delivery may have arrived just a moment too late. Harry Lucey's expressive linework gives the comedic chaos a wonderfully kinetic energy that makes Life with Archie #72 a charming snapshot of the series at its most fun.