Archie Day by Day #1

Three sample strips from Henry Scarpelli and Craig Boldman's newspaper comic are showcased right on the cover, and they set the tone perfectly: Archie plucking flower petals beside a dark-haired girl, a football-jersey-clad teen doing the same near a lounging companion, and a dark-haired fellow discovering the petals spell out only self-love while a blonde looks on. This 2003 First Edition collects the *Archie Day by Day* syndicated strip in a handsome oversized format, with a foreword by Rick Newcombe, President of Creators Syndicate — a nice touch that underscores how far Riverdale's favorite redhead has traveled beyond the comics rack. If you've ever enjoyed Scarpelli's clean, expressive linework in small daily doses, having it gathered in one volume is a genuine treat.