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Comic books in 'Archie'

  • Issue #159
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 159

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Nothing To Sneeze At, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Archie is attracted to Veronica because she's wearing attractive, skimpy outfits despite the cold weather, Betty decides she'll do the same. The Name Of The Game, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and Archie are testing a new adventure board game from one of Mr. Lodge's companies; However, when Betty hears what's happening to Archie in the game, she assumes it's actually happened. Sue Sue Baby, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Since Archie is afraid to ask Veronica out when he's strapped for cash, Veronica decides to figure out a way for Archie to make some money. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #160
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 160

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Have a Ball, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets into a snowball fight with the boys. Fish Story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy's fish is named "Mr. Bee." An ad for Archie Giant Series # 162. I'll be Down to Get You in a Maxi Honey, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Backward and Forward, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #161
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 161

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Playboy, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Archie are fawning over a jet-setter Veronica recently met, while Betty and Jughead can only heckle him. Service With A Smile, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To prove to her father that she can be just as hard-working and industrious at Betty can, Veronica gets her father to hire her as a maid in the mansion. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #162. Lost Weekend, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica brags to Betty and Archie about her impending ski weekend, one she doesn't intend to bring skis to. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #162
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 162

    Last 12-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Kiss-Off, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is confident in her effect on men, due to her effect on Archie; That is, until she sees Betty's effect on the handsome Craig. Advertisement for Archie Annual #21. Just Plain Veronica, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is being even more insufferable and aloof than usual. Her Own Thing, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty demands Veronica allow her to see Archie without interference; When Veronica happily agrees, it turns Betty into a raving paranoid. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #163
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 163

    First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Royal Flush, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Reggie are elected Queen and King of the spring festival. Advertisement for Archie Annual #21. What?, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty seems to be having trouble properly communicating with everyone. The Dreamers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica wear the same dress to a party.;The only thing that prevents them from tearing into each other like wildcats is that they both assume they're dreaming. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #165
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 165

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. In The Dough, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica go to watch Archie work his new job at a beach side pizza stand; Naturally he starts showing off for Veronica and, naturally, comedy ensues. Cold Comfort, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Pop Tate tries to lure customers into the shop with questionable semantics, the gang starts taking everything that is said literally from that point on. Advertisement for Archie Giant Series #164. Fashion Show, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is compelled to change her outfit for every activity the group decides to do. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #166
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 166

    Early (predates 1st series) Scooby Doo Appearance in ad/preview.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Dreams of Glory, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; On a hot day, the girls teach the boys how to stay cool by imagining they're on a tropical beach. View From the Beach, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to cover up the bikini-clad Veronica to prevent other boys from staring at her. The Life Savers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie come up with a plan to stop Betty and Veronica from staring at the handsome lifeguard. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #167
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 167

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Drive To Distraction, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie installs a beach umbrella on his car to protect Veronica from the sun, since his convertible top doesn't work. Common Ground, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica decides to take a ride in the dune buggy of Archie's friend, Cliff. Curses, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jealous that Archie is taking Betty out for her birthday, Veronica gives Betty a cursed Egyptian ruby ring. But all the bad luck seems to be happening to Veronica. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #168
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 168

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Show Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Jughead try to disprove Archie's belief that Veronica is "infallible" by convincing Ronnie of something completely ridiculous. Art For Arch Sake, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's dad discovers that she's a brilliant portrait painter--but only when she's painting Archie. Flight Plan, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #169
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 169

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Work of Art, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty horrifies Mr. Lodge by claiming that an abstract work of art looks a lot like Archie. Un-Can-Ny, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica wants to star in a commercial her father's company is putting together. Money's No Object, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica go Christmas shopping. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #170
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 170

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Wall To Wall, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The boys are breaking the rules by playing handball against the school wall. Red Carpet, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to give Archie special treatment, including a red carpet, when she hears he has tickets to a personal appearance by movie star Steve McCream. Lip Service, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie lends Betty his jacket; When he gets it back, Veronica finds Betty's lipstick in the jacket pocket. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #171
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 171

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. It's Snow Fun Without You, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to play in the snow with Archie, and winds up repeatedly hurting herself. Ambush, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; The girls try to ambush the boys with snowballs, but they keep missing. Finally they resort to their usual ammunition: sexy outfits. Paths To Paradise, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's father hires Archie to shovel their walk, so Veronica gets her father to hire Archie as well. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #172
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 172

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. What's The Catch, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica go along on an ice fishing trip with Archie and Jughead. Surprise Ending, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is furious at Veronica for manipulating Archie and turning him into a "crawling, boot-licking, apple-polishing jerk." Snow Go, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Archie outrace Betty's old sled on Veronica's new snowmobile, but they can't hit the brakes. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #173
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 173

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Fun Time, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty keeps having accidents, and every time she does, a handsome man appears to tend to her. The Great Equalizer, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; After Veronica is mean to her again, Betty starts to think that she's a born loser. Something Fishy, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty tries to help Archie win a fishing contest. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #174
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 174

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Promises, Promises..., pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Weatherbee tells Archie that when Betty asks him if he should "climb the highest mountain and swim the deepest river," he should say yes. Hair Curling, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to hide from Archie so he won't see her with her hair in curlers. Riches Are Where You Find Them, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica try to help a poor family, but discover that the family doesn't consider itself poor. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #175
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 175

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. A Clothes Call, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie complains that Veronica always makes them late for the movies because she spends so much time dressing. Veronica tries to prove that all women, even Betty, take too much time to dress. Wet And Wealthy, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Not wanting to look ostentatious, Veronica refuses to accept a limousine ride to school even though it's raining. Heights Of Happiness, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gives Betty a letter to deliver to Archie; When Archie reacts with joy to the letter, Betty tries to find out what was in it. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #176
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 176

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Silence Is Golden, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has to study a family tree for school; Veronica leads him to the Lodge vault, where he discovers all the dark secrets about the family's ancestors. A Mad, Mod World, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy orders Veronica to remove the mod stickers from her locker. Obedience Straining, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead reads a book on how to train Hot Dog and starts using some of the book's phrases on Veronica. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #177
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 177

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. It's A Beauty, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica arrive at the beach in identical bathing suits, Veronica ruins Betty's suit by getting raspberry jelly all over it. Crabby Couple, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie goes out in a boat to catch shellfish, and Betty and Veronica tag along. Sun Burn, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica has to go outside to get a tan when her tanning lamp breaks; After she talks about how much she hates the sun, Jughead and Archie claim she has offended "the great sun spirit." 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #178
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 178

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Litter Of The Law, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Jughead insults the girls, they throw the food at him, ruining it and causing him to get hysterical; A patrolman thinks Jughead threw the food all over the beach and orders him to clean it all up. The Show Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; After a hot and sweaty game of tennis, Veronica goes inside to get cleaned up so that she'll look fresh and clean when Archie arrives. Beauty And The Beast, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Veronica acts too sure that she's going to win a beauty contest, the guys decide to teach her a lesson by entering the contest disguised as girls. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #179
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 179

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Off The Record..., script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica dreams that she's married to Archie and that he's still the same immature kid he always was. The Equal, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge tries to cure Veronica of her snobbery by reminding her that he moved his family to Riverdale to keep them from becoming spoiled; Veronica decides to treat everyone as equals from now on. The Survivors, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Archie and Betty want to rough it in the woods, while Veronica and Jughead want to bring the conveniences of home with them. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #180
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 180

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Real Expo, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica returns from Expo '70 in Japan. When In Doubt, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A fortune teller predicts that Betty will go out that night with a young boy she likes very much, while Veronica will spend the night being entertained by an elderly woman. She-Nanigans, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; To prove that girls are the equal of boys, Veronica enters a drag race. But she can't possibly race without her pit crew, Betty and Ethel, applying cosmetics and fixing her hair. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #181
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 181

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Little Miss Fixit, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is jealous of Betty's skill with a needle and thread. Fast Finish, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica offers to date the winner of a drag race. What's In A Name, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone makes fun of Archie when they discover that his pet name for Veronica is "Poopsie Pooh. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #182
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 182

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Liberation, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica becomes a militant feminist and tries to get equal opportunity at an all-male organization: a sleazy gym full of boxers and wrestlers. Holiday Fashions illustrations of Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Can You Top This, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's hat keeps blowing off in the wind unless she wears it very tightly. Poverty First Class, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #183
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 183
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    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. A Stitch In Time, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To compete with Veronica's wardrobe, Betty and her mother get hold of a black-market pattern of an upcoming dress by a famous designer, and set to work making a copy of it. Never A Cross Word, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica needs help with a crossword puzzle, but none of the boys seem to know a three letter word meaning "dull, grayish-brown." Money's Not Everything, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge's servants surreptitiously get revenge on Veronica for her cruelty to Betty. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #184
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 184

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Birds Of A Feather, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge asks Betty to keep Veronica from meeting an unsuitable boy. Springboard To Maturity, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Reggie throw snowballs at the girls. Say It Isn't Sew, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty works around the clock to make a dress for her date with Archie. Mad, Mad Fad, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica wears a maxi coat to go ice skating. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #185
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 185

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Fallen Idol, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty's father loses his job. Fit To Be Tied, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty starts dating a college boy. We Are But Pawns In His Game Of Love, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee thinks that Archie has hypnotic powers and is using them to compel the girls to jump out of a window. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #186
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 186

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. All Booked Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie needs to do a book report, Betty checks out all three books he was thinking of reading, so he'll have to come to her to get them. The Thrill Is Gone, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is puzzled by the incredible thrill Betty feels when she gets a package; Mr. Lodge explains that when you're rich, there's no thrill in getting anything. The Steering Committee, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the singer Tom Grones is in town, Veronica knows where he's going to be staying, so naturally she tells Betty he's somewhere else. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #187
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 187

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Generous Heart, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee points out to Miss Grundy that Veronica always betrays Betty where Archie is concerned. The Love Machine, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Dilton claims he's created a machine that makes people irresistible. The New Woman, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Inspired by old movies, Betty and Veronica give Big Ethel a makeover so that Jughead will finally notice her. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #188
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 188

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Command Performance, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's dad sets her up with a military man for a date and he nearly ruins a party until Moose takes him out for manhandling Midge. Strat-O-Matic Baseball ad. The Chaser and The Chasee, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Claude is trying to get Veronica alone at a party, but Betty keeps showing up to help her get away. House ad for Archie Annual #23. Busy Busy, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead are neglecting Betty and Ethel, so the two girls form a support group that keeps them on the phone so much the boys can't call when they finally decide to. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #189
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 189

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Tired Of It All, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is always lazy and sluggish, except when he thinks Veronica is around. The Weight Of All Flesh, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica freaks out when the bathroom scale shows that she's put on five pounds. Lawn Games, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Moose attempts, very destructively, to play croquet. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #190
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 190

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Sprites For Equal Rights, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica demand to be hired as lifeguards at the beach. Triple Threat, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Three young kids Betty is mentoring turn out to be wiser than their years as they provide a running commentary on Reggie's failed attempts to play a practical joke. The New Dad, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; The kids discuss the fact that girls' outfits have gotten skimpier over the years, and Mr. Lodge doesn't seem to be bothered by the more permissive fashions. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #191
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 191

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Small Change, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; The girls shame the apathetic Archie into helping kids raise money for their club. Lower Mathematics, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica comes up with a plan to eliminate Betty from the famous triangle, but Mr. Lodge has plans of his own. Love, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and Betty discuss their differing views of what love is. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #193
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 193

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. From Stem To Stern, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To keep their legs in shape, Betty and Veronica walk, rather than drive, to and from school. Just Be Yourself, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Every time Veronica tries to say nice things about her "middle-class" friends, she comes off as nasty and condescending. Tying Up A Storm, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #194
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 194

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Danger - Children At Play, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty tries to insist that Veronica's bratty little cousin Pamela isn't really a bad girl, no matter how many horrible things Pamela does to her. Love Is The Answer, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Archie and Reggie are once again arguing over Veronica, Betty tells them that they're acting like "the old establishment" by solving their problems with conflict, and that their new generation ought to settle things with love and understanding. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #195
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 195

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Poor Butterfly, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Teachers are always asking Betty to stay after school and help, because she's so dependable; Tired of it, Betty decides to prove she's as unreliable as Veronica. The Dog Eat Dog Business World, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica starts a dog-sitting business. The Kiss Off, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Any time Archie kisses Betty, he's fine, but when he kisses Veronica, he goes bananas. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #196
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 196

    Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Sacrifice, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica and Betty arrive at the Lodge mansion to find an infant in a basket on the doorstep. Get A Job, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets a baby-sitting job. Storm Cloud, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty goes out in a blizzard so that she can be at Archie's house while he's snowed in. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #197
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 197

    First 20-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Fashion Fool, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty decides that if Veronica insults her outfit, that must mean it's good. Birthday Girl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide to give Jughead to Big Ethel as a birthday gift, and no matter where he runs, he can't escape them. Astray Dismay, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty loses her diary. The Love Generation, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To prove that she believes in universal love and kindness, Veronica allows Archie to accept a date with Betty. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #199
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 199

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Runner Up, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Deciding that they need to get in shape to attract the boys, the girls take up jogging. Daddy's Little Girl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge can't take Veronica to the father-daughter dance, so Veronica makes Archie go, disguised as her father. Split Personality, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; A narrator explains that Betty and Veronica are really two sides of the same personality: Betty's the good side, and Veronica's the bad side. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #200
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 200

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Honor Bright, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide that they need a return to old-fashioned values, starting with the commandment "honor thy mother and father." Star Spangled Angle, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Veronica starts acting considerately to her father and friends, they all think she has an ulterior motive. Choice Rejoice, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; To get the money for tickets to a Pussycats concert, Archie and Betty enter a "cheap date" contest. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #202
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 202

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Stand-In, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica asks Betty to pretend to be her at the big D.A.W. (Daughters of American Wealth) banquet. Nothing To Sneeze At, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty goes into sneezing fits whenever she gets close to Archie. Just An Old Fashioned Boy, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie says that he likes old-fashioned girls in modest bathing suits, so Betty and Veronica both wear old-style one-piece suits to the beach. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #203
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 203

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. A Problem Of Problems, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie knows he's got a problem, but can't remember what it is. A Crushing Victory, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Archie claims that women have it easy, Betty and Veronica claim to be constantly busy with charity work. The Party Crasher, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Reggie causes Archie to ruin Veronica's painting; In retaliation, and to make sure Betty doesn't have a chance to beat her time, Veronica throws a party and invites everyone except Archie. The Nose Knows, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls plan a picnic, but Jughead claims it's going to rain; Archie and Reggie insist that Jughead's nose allows him to predict the weather. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #204
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 204

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Ruffled Feathers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead claims that a female bird is less colorful than the male of the species, and Veronica is horrified to discover that he's right. Confession, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When her friends and father berate her for being so inconsiderate, Veronica announces that she has a shocking secret to reveal about why she acts the way she does. Patterns, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Unlike Betty, Veronica refuses to come when Archie calls for them, but she starts to get worried and jealous about what Betty and Archie might be doing together. The Attention Getter, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Everyone is impressed when Betty makes an Archie doll, so Veronica has a larger version made. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #205
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 205

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Early Birds, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica get up before sunrise to enjoy the beauty of the early morning. Miss Congeniality..., script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica's parents try to convince her to be nicer to Archie. The Initial Problem, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge discovers the initials "V.L." and "A.A." carved into one of his trees. The girls try to argue that "A.A." might be someone other than Archie Andrews. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #206
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 206

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Paper Caper, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; As school paper editor, Veronica assigns Betty to cover a foreign teenager named "Boris Finkelheimer," which turns out to be an alias for rock star Tom Keith. Some Poor Soul, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty feels sorry for herself because she can't have as many nice clothes as she wants, until she meets a girl who's less fortunate than herself. Veronica Fashions illustration by Dan DeCarlo. Success Story, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica think Miss Grundy is a failure because she has nothing except her "dull teaching job," and compare her unfavorably to Nobel Prize chemist Dr. Mary Hoffman. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #207
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 207

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Best Of Enemies, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica pronounces "a pox, a curse and a voodoo vengeance" on Betty. Literary Madness, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty becomes editor of the school's literary magazine. The Voice Of Trouble, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; A narrator observes Betty and Veronica's failed attempts to reach Archie's heart through his stomach, and how everything they do just winds up benefiting Jughead. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #208
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 208

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. The Snow Queen, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica refuses to go out in the snow. The Big Think, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls advise a stressed-out Dilton to meditate, but his brain is so disciplined that whenever he makes his mind a blank, he passes out. Incident In A Snow Bank, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica laughs at a little girl stuck in a snowbank, but Betty and Archie think she might actually be in trouble. The Specialist, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #209
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 209

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Snow Go, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; While Betty plays in the snow, Veronica makes her move on a handsome new boy. The Seat Of The Trouble, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls discover that Veronica's slacks are too tight on both of them, so they go on a crash diet and exercise regimen. Dilton Does It Again, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty asks Dilton to create a love potion so she can win Archie. Dilton gives her a "potion" consisting of sugar and water. Anonymously Yours, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #210
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 210

    Sleepy Time Girl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls throw an old-fashioned slumber party. Betty models fashions sent in by readers, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Bridging The Gap, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Veronica goes out with a hippie, Mr. Lodge and Smithers follow them. Fashion And Friendship, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty's tacky old jacket lends a "warm, friendly glow" to anyone who wears it--even Veronica. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #211
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 211

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Reluctant Referee, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Veronica breaks up with Archie, Betty is prepared to pounce and get him on the rebound; But Dilton insists that her duty as a friend is to try and bring them back together. Shampoo, script by Frank Doyle; Veronica doesn't want her father to test an experimental shampoo on her hair, so she gets Betty to try it instead. Lessons In Love, script by Frank Doyle, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Even Veronica is upset at the way Archie takes Betty for granted, and she convinces him to "try a little tenderness." Spin Out, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. All the boys are crazy over baton twirlers, so Betty and Veronica decide to teach themselves how to "kick and twirl. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #212
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 212

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Swing High Swing Low, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica tells Betty that "all men are rotten" and that she shouldn't come whenever Archie calls for her. Grin and Bare It, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The girls hold a seminar on marriage in the gym, and they wind up seeing the boys undressing there. Dolly Volley, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica beats Betty at tennis by following the instructions in a book on how to psych out your opponent. Don't Borrow Trouble, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; For a change of pace, Veronica borrows one of Betty's dresses for a date. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.