The New Archies #13

Valentine's Day arrives with delightful chaos in this April 1989 issue of The New Archies, as the cover — illustrated by Henry Scarpelli — drops us right into a school Valentine Dance where Archie and Veronica are cutting the rug together, much to Betty's visible dismay in the foreground. Speech bubbles spell out the mutual suffering with a knowing wink: watching them dance is painful for Betty, while dancing with Archie is apparently no picnic for Veronica either. With a heart-decorated banner, balloon-filled background, and the full young gang joining the fun, it's a warmly funny snapshot of the eternal Archie romantic tangle, perfectly timed for the holiday season.