Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #3

Reggie Mantle is in fine form on this December 1968 cover, pulling a classic prank on Archie — promising a medallion "to match his personality" before presenting what appears to be a skull-and-crossbones pendant, much to the amusement of Betty and Veronica. Artist Gus Lemoine captures the gang's expressive reactions with the clean, lively linework that made Archie comics so enjoyable, while a small corner vignette hints at even more of Reggie's mischief. If you're in the mood for lighthearted gags centered on Riverdale's self-proclaimed "wise guy," this one delivers the cheeky fun the series promises right on its cover.