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It’s Valentine’s Day in Riverdale which means one thing: romantic snafus among the teenage population. The issue opens with a sweet story about love – not just romantic love, but affection among friends. Moose gets caught between Midge and the big football game, then Jughead finds himself in an unwanted romantic situation. The special wraps up with a story about jealously between Betty and Veronica – but not jealously toward each other.

The Archie Valentine’s Day special can always be counted on for charming and funny tales of romance. This issue, with stories by Jamie Lee Rotante, Daniel Kibblesmith, Craig Boldman, and George Gladir, explores the love lives of several of the Riverdale teens. There are miscommunications, misunderstandings, grand and silly gestures, and everything you could want in a comic book romcom.

-Amanda Sheriff