Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #16

In "Royal Flush," Betty’s disappointment over a terrible movie she saw sets off a clever twist when Dilton, ever the science-minded prankster, employs reverse psychology by insisting the film was actually brilliant—just to see if she’ll start defending it. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature charm—pencils and inks by DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman—this 1985 digest issue captures the classic Archie charm with a playful, head-scratching moment that’s as much about perception as it is about popcorn.