Pep #405

Pep #405 brings a snowy winter comedy to the slopes, with Archie — skis in hand and date on his mind — flagging down Reggie on a bright orange snowmobile, pleading not to be late for Veronica. The cover by Dan DeCarlo captures the gag perfectly across two panels: Reggie zooms off in a cloud of snow while a purple-jacketed figure watches from the bottom panel, skis still in tow. It's a breezy 1986 slice of Riverdale wintertime charm at its most relatable.