Comic books in 'Archie'

by Various 'In the Mood': Lamenting the lack of an atmospheric restaurant that teens can afford, Betty suggests Pop Tate make a few 'romantic' changes: 'Why oh Why?': Betty asks the question, 'Why do I love Archie?' The question is, what's her answer? 'Just an Ordinary Day': Betty has just had one of those days... which is why she's having such trouble entering it in her diary! Cover price $2.25.

by Slate, Gladir, Pellowski & Goldberg Betty tries to relieve Archie's math stress by giving him the gift of tutoring in 'A Case of Stressmas,' but what about the gift she gives to relieve Veronica's stress? Plus, when Archie and Adam learn Betty likes collecting penguin figures, no flea market or antique store can restock them fast enough for 'The Collector!' When klutzy Archie helps the Coopers decorate their Christmas tree, is it 'Miracle Work' or doomsday for the ornaments? Finally, when Veronica jets off to Paris, Betty ponders whether it's worth being Archie's 'Second-Hand Girl' for the Winter Wonderland dance. Cover price $2.25.

by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, & Stan Goldberg The winter blues are that much bluer for Betty when Veronica emails photos of her Hawaiian vacation to Betty as 'Consolation.' Someone needs to 'Hold the Phone' when Archie and Betty mix their cell phones up - which spells big trouble for Veronica when she sends text messages to try to ditch a night out with Betty in favor of a date with Archie! When stress has Betty utterly exhausted, Veronica introduces her to 'The Treatment' of the pampered spa life! Betty makes a 'Clean Sweep' of the TV room so she and Archie can watch a movie - but with a scary movie and bowl of popcorn on the agenda, can it stay clean for long? Cover price $2.25.

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by Gladir, Webb, Slate & Goldberg The girls promote 'The Green Scene' when they decide to give a trophy to the boy who does the most to help reduce global warming, in this amusing tale filled with useful environmental tips. Betty has the perfect recipe to cheer everyone up on a gloomy day - 'Let Them Eat Cake.' bake a cake! When Betty wants 'A Friend Indeed' and demos a robo-dog, Carmel the cat does everything she can to remind her owner she's 'the cat's meow!' You'll 'bust a gut' reading this 'mad as a March hare' tale where ridiculous thoughts and 'Idiomatic Expression' are used to express everyone's feelings! Cover price $2.25.

by Mike Pellowski, George Gladir, Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg Wanting to be a 'Fantasy Girl,' the girls imagine what it would be like to have extraordinary powers, instead of extra ordinary powers! It's service with a smirk for Archie when he shows up at a restaurant with a new date, and Betty as his waitress, and an 'Unstable Table!' Modern technology has given today's teens numerous ways to communicate - except for when it comes to 'Getting the Message!' Finally, Betty learns that when springtime arrives, plans become as unpredictable as the weather, and she needs a 'Decision Maker!' Cover price $2.25.

by Slate, Webb, Gladir & Goldberg Everyone has an opinion on what color Betty should paint her room, but what reaction will her 'Curious Color Choice' provoke? Those lazy, hazy days of summer find Betty especially hazy - because she's finding new ways to stay up later each night! Finally, an inaccurate weather forecast leaves Archie and Betty with a whole beach to themselves - and enough sun rays to get a tan 10 times over! Cover price $2.25.

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by Gladir, Golliher, Pellowski & Goldberg Convinced Archie is stepping out with a harem of girls, Betty tosses all reminders of him away... but are things really as they seem? Can Betty and Archie be 'Fast Food Friends' when she learns she's Archie's new boss at the burger joint? Betty and the young girl she mentors have so much in common they're practically clone, but is it a 'Mentor Mismatch' where their their opinions on Archie are concerned? Finally, Betty dreams of searching for a mystery object at a flea market, and the next morning goes to the flea market to seek it out, even though she has no idea what it is! Cover price $2.25.

by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg For someone who claims not to be superstitious, Betty sure hopes that 'The Many Charms of Luck' she has will bring her good luck! Betty takes a 'Fitness Quiz' and learns the secret of her mother's physical fitness - being a housewife! Everyone loves how 'Breath Taking' Betty's new cheese dip goes down - it's just the halitosis aftermath they can do without! Finally, attending her cousin's wedding gives Betty an opportunity to observe several married couples, and witness the 'good times and bad' firsthand! Cover price $2.25.

Christmas Issue - by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg Betty and her friends compare their energy conserving dates... and how their boyfriends did or didn't comply! Then, thumbing through her diary takes Betty 'Down Memory Lane,' back to Christmas when she was 9 years old. Tired of all the attention Veronica draws when they go shopping together, Betty decides to be a 'Secret Shopper' and make a solo shopping trip - and has all the sales clerks competing to sell something to 'Veronica's friend!' Finally, Betty has 'The Dilemma' on her hands - can she find a way to get her boyfriends Archie and Adam to see eye-to-eye? Cover price $2.25.

Valentine's Day issue - by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg 'My One & Only Valentine!' Betty makes homemade Valentine's Day cards for Archie and Reggie, one declaring love and the other friendship - but will the cards reach the correct recipients? It's a comedy of romantic errors as only Archie Comics could deliver it! As a special bonus, Betty shows her readers how to make homemade Valentines of their own! Cover price $2.25.

(W) George Gladir, Bill Golliher, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg The kids want to hold a 'green day' ecological event at the school, but Mr. Weatherbee worries about how much 'green' it would cost to hold it! Then, Betty gets a job with perks - literally - when she takes a position as a perky store greeter! Next, Betty offers to chauffeur Archie around until he earns enough money to fix his own car. Hope she has a lot of gas money! Finally, 'Dog Daze' hits Riverdale when Betty agrees to dogsit a neighbor's seemingly well-behaved pooch. Cover price $2.50.

The Prom Crashers: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Dan Parent. Art by Stan Goldberg. Picking up from last month's Veronica #194, the prom crashing continues! A constant source of drama and mayhem, the school prom has long sent the eternal love triangle of Veronica, Archie and Betty to the brink. Now, Betty and Veronica form an alliance to face the source of much of their past prom grief: Cheryl Blossom! They've crashed Pembrooke's prom, and Archie has followed along for damage control - but what if the girls don't want Archie to save them? Do they have designs on Cheryl's date and the other eligible Pembrooke pals? Will Archie take his chances with a Pembrooke gal? And what's happening back at Riverdale's own prom? Grab your tux, gown, cummerbund and corsage and join the fun! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Hal Lifson, and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg. A summer internship at 'Harmon's Bazzar' fashion magazine brings Betty face-to-face with a demanding diva of a boss. Imagine Betty's surprise when the boss demands she model for the magazine's spring fashion spectacular! Then, The 'Good Will Girls' are back and their charity baseball game is a grand-slam success, especially with Betty pitching strikes from the mound and Archie pitching snacks in the stands! Finally, Hot Dog makes a 'splash' by 'catching a wave' at the dog surfing contest! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Kathleen Webb. Art by Stan Goldberg. Betty worries that the first day of school will be the worst day of school! Then, Betty has a case of puppy love - literally - when she finds a stray dog! Finally, when Betty retrieves Archie's missing class ring, Veronica assumes he's made his final choice - and the love triangle goes on and on! Cover price $2.50.

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Christmas Issue - Written by Barbara Slate, George Gladir, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Stan Goldberg. Betty's friends are left 'hanging on the line' when she becomes obsessed with her clothespin doll collection! Next, when Betty's grandparents come over for the holidays they bring their own Christmas ornaments, each representing a magical moment in their romance! Then, it's time once again for beloved holiday traditions: stockings, presents, mistletoe - and competing Christmas parties from Betty and Veronica! Finally, while the weather may be cold, Archie knows how to warm Betty's heart! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Hal Lifson. Art by Stan Goldberg. Betty gets an opportunity to see how students in the Golden State live when a student exchange program sends her to California! Unlike Riverdale High, glitzy Beverly Hills High feels more like a movie than a high school, with students decked out in the latest fashions, shades, and accessories. Betty trains for the track team with her new friend Olympia and gets to see some of the sights, including Rodeo Drive. All we can say is: Veronica Lodge, eat your heart out! Cover price $2.50.

Written by George Gladir and Mike Pellowski. Art by Stan Goldberg. Archie hopes to win Betty's heart by being her partner in a dance competition. Will Riverdale's resident klutz trip the light fantastic, or merely trip up? Then, the local paper sponsors a contest awarding a thousand dollars to the most frugal teen. Guess which master of the 'cheap date' enters the contest? Finally, when she gets a job making submarine sandwiches, Betty learns that special orders are more than 'meats' the eye! Cover price $2.50.

Written by Craig Boldman and George Gladir. Art by Stan Goldberg. With help from Dilton's holographic projector, Betty finds a way to declare her love for Archie without having to actually carve their initials in a tree. Then, the neighborhood paperboy is awfully interested in making deliveries at the Cooper home. Later, Nancy and Betty both wish they had more time for fun, and thanks to a wishbone those wishes may come true! Finally, Betty's Mom is shocked at how much effort Betty is putting into cleaning the house - until she learns Betty invited Archie over! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Alex Simmons (A) Dan Parent THE NEW KIDS-Part Five: 'What's Old is New, Again'. New boy Sayid is cute, cool, fun... and has Betty's full attention - much to Archie's envy! But Betty has another problem - a new girl who's making her articles for the school paper last page news! Meanwhile, new teacher Mr. Fine thinks Ms. Grundy is quite fine! Cover price $2.99.

(W) George Gladir (A) Jack Morelli Betty and Chuck team up to create a new super heroine that will appeal to female readers, but creative differences soon threaten 'A Super Duper Story.' Then, in 'Sweet Treats,' the always thoughtful Betty tries helping Archie, but it ends up being Veronica that gets treats from Betty's sweet nature! Cover price $2.99.

(W) Bill Galliher (A) Pat Kennedy & Tim Kennedy In 'A Friend to the End,' Betty's imaginary childhood friend returns! How can Betty continue with teen life when Miss Fablo looks to pick up where they left off? Then, in 'The Big Mess,' Nancy uses her organizing skills to help Betty clean her room, but may have taken on more she can handle! Finally, 'The Birthday Bash,' Betty takes full advantage of getting stuck in the car with Archie to outdo Veronica! Cover price $2.99.

(W/A) Dan Parent Continued from last month's Veronica #206! 'Spy Girls: Back in Action,' Part 2. Pranks and bad behavior are running wild in Riverdale! Agents Betty and Veronica soon discover the problems could be caused by coded messages hidden on the popular kids show Funtime USA! And the main culprit appears to be a lovable clown named Klutzy. Things look to get worse when Funtime USA makes a live stop in Riverdale! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, John Rose (A) The Kennedy Bros., Jack Morelli (C) Fernando Ruiz In 'Fantasy Flair', Betty dreams of Archie being a superhero and sweeping her off her feet... literally! Next, In 'Just Relax', Betty and Midge take a vacation with Betty's parents and find out there is more than one way to relax! Then, in 'Shell Belle', Betty takes her Brownie troop to the beach to collect shells to make some fun crafts. Finally in 'Love the One You're With', Betty and Dilton find themselves with the same situation. Cover price $2.99.

(W) Frank Doyle (A/C) Dan DeCarlo All of Betty's dreams come true when Archie asks her to be his date at the dance. But she's forced to wake up when she can't afford to buy a new dress. Never one to sulk, Betty gets a job and with Archie at her side. She may not dance the night away, but she still gets Archie in the hilarious conclusion. In the second feature, Katy Keene, Skipper Mason goes on a monkey chase and gets more than he bargained for! Li'l Jinx makes an appearance in 'Sounds Fishy,' and Archie goes classic in 'Errant Boy' from 1957. Finally, everyone's favorite teenage witch, Sabrina, shows up in 'Strange Love!' Cover price $2.99.

(W) Al Hartley, Frank Doyle, Dick Malmgren, Joe Edwards (A) Al Hartley, Dan DeCarlo, Joe Edwards, Jon Diagostino, Rudy Lapick Archie is in the clutches of the enemy (a.k.a. Veronica!) in 'Mission Implausible!' Betty's mission, should she choose to accept it, is to lure him back using all her skills. Will Betty succeed in her quest, or will Archie manage to resist her charms? Plus: Betty in 'Pass Me By', and Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 'An Uncle's Monkey!' Cover price $2.99.

Art by Frank Carin and others. Numbering continues from Going Steady with Betty (1949) #1. An experimental early romance comic featuring both comics stories and illustrated confession stories, which sounds more exciting than text stories. In an unusual approach, each page is split, with comics on the upper half and text stories on the lower half. Betty and her classmates all have crushes on the handsome French teacher; Bettys parents think television will keep the kids from necking in the parlor. Love by Television; Theres an End to Caring; Teachers Pet; Star Gazing; I Paid for My Desire!; Opening Night. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "A Helping Hand," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty helps her friends with their gardening chores. "Party Favors," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to convince Archie that she's the only one of his friends that remembered his birthday. "Passing Fancy," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is forced to break a date with Veronica in order to study with Betty for a make-up exam. Alfred Bernard Nobel bio. "Countless Numbers" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Mother Knows Best," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is upset that Archie only has eyes for Veronica, even though Betty is well-dressed and Veronica is dressed for gardening. "Tennis Anyone?", pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie convinces Betty to go to the beach instead of playing tennis. 36 pgs Cover price $0.12.

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"Liberty Belle"; Betty overcomes her love and thoughts for Archie through sheer will and determination; Impressed, the gang holds a party. "Up In the Air!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Rash Promise"; Archie and Veronica try to use the power of suggestion to get Archie out of a date with Betty so that he can go to a dance with Veronica. Archie Giant Series. "Hide and Seek," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica avoids Archie in order to go out with a college student, so Betty pretends not to have seen her. "Home Sweet Homework"; When Archie gets a bad grade on an English paper, Miss Grundy suggests he ask a fellow student for help. When Veronica proves to be too busy, Archie asks Betty. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "It All Began," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; While trapped on a ledge with Archie, Betty's hair gets twisted and she becomes Superteen. "Superteen Strikes Again," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Superteen uses her powers to save Archie and Veronica from Communist spies. "Turnpike Terror," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Betty takes up motorcycling, then Veronica has to try to outdo her to attract Archie's attention. "Getting the Point" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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"Maid of Mischief," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Superteen battles Magnet-Girl, a beautiful woman whose special gun gives her the power to make anyone a "magnet" for anything, including making Veronica a mustard magnet and Archie a girl magnet. "Thrift Rift" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Archie Giant Series 141 ad. "Money to Burn," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty's cheap clothes look just as good as Veronica's expensive ones, until they get folded or wet. "Danger Is Where You Find It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Superteen fights a giant robot. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp. "Long Smarts Cooper," script and art by Bob Bolling; Veronica advises Betty to study Archie's interests if she wants to land him, knowing that Betty's research and studying will actually drive Archie away. Betty and Veronica pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "To the Rescue," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo; Superteen, Pureheart and Captain Hero join forces to take on Evilheart. "Smile!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Play Ball," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie acts as umpire for the girls' softball team. "Two Tickets To Trouble!", script and art by Bob Bolling; Archie wins two tickets to a play, and inevitably winds up promising to go with both Betty and Veronica. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "The Chopstick Charade," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; B.E.T.T.Y. is captured by Peiping Tom, the Far East representative of C.R.U.S.H., who mistakenly thinks he's capturing the daughter of the hated capitalist Mr. Lodge. "Sniffle Snafu," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; When Veronica is sick, Archie is banned from visiting her for one week; Archie tries to get to see Ronnie by flying past her window on a car-driven kite. "Rave Rescue," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Betty keeps "rescuing" Archie on a trip to a ski lodge. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Ssssh," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; On Friday the 13th, Betty tries to take extra precautions to avoid bad luck, but winds up causing bad luck to everyone except herself. "The Right Step!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Betty and Veronica pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Dream Scheme," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Betty and Reggie try to use subliminal messages to make Archie and Veronica fall in love with them. Archie Giant Series ad. "Some Call It Romance," script and art by Bob Bolling; Betty helps an alien from the planet Frzb, who gives her a spray that will compel Archie to spend all his time with her. "Too Many Cooks," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Taking Jughead's advice, Betty tries to reach Archie's heart with her cooking skills; but Veronica sabotages every dish by adding too much hot seasoning. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Where's Charley," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is frustrated by Archie's slavish devotion to Veronica while referring to her as "Charley." "Scrap Book," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx thinks a scrap book is a diary to record fights in. Untitled one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Archie and Betty have differing views on nature. "Too Frail for the Trail" starring The Girl From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E., script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; CRUSH is out to steal an expensive emerald and Archie doesn't think Betty can adequately protect it because she's a girl. "Fickle Finger of Fate," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; A mix-up makes Veronica think Archie has given Betty a friendship ring. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Light Side," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is carrying Betty for a math experiment, and Veronica doesn't care for that sort of horseplay. "The Hero," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty tells everyone that Archie can tear a phone book in half. "Your Number's Up," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty races over to Archie's house, all dressed up to go out, only to find that Archie's father needed help with a math problem. "Splitsville," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Jughead is caught licking ice cream off of Betty's face, the whole town begins believing that Jughead and Betty are going steady. "A Match Catch!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Paper Doll," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; If Veronica can make a paper dress, so can Betty. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "High Strung Low Strung," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica has Archie convinced she's delicate and scares easily. "Stop the Presses," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty sneaks an announcement in the school paper that her and Archie are getting married. "Vain Campaign," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty loses weight so she can have the "Twiggy-look" and to become Archie's model. "Pie in the Sky"; Betty decides the way to win Archie is by becoming a good cook. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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"Rained Oout.."; Fred sends Betty to find Archie and make him run an errand at the hardware store. "Under Her Spell!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Speck of Trouble"; Archie winks at everbody, but when he winks at Midge he ends up in trouble with Moose. Betty pinup, with her painting Archies car. "Costume Clash"; Veronica's outfit matches until she realizes that her compact case is covered in mink fur instead of ermine. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Ol' Bawl Game," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; An incompetent fairy godmother repeatedly tries and fails to get Betty a date with Archie, while a teacher tries to stop Betty from crying on the school walls all the time. Bendix ad with Archie. "Can't Miss!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Two For Teenese," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tells Betty about Mr. Weatherbee's "teenese," the method of getting people to do what you want without directly ordering them to do it. Archie pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Too Much Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty goes overboard celebrating the tenth anniversary of the day she met Archie, everyone - her parents, Archie's parents, her friends - thinks she'll drive Archie away by coming on so strong. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Alarming," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Suddenly Reggie and Archie are fighting over Betty the way they usually fight over Veronica. "A Mouthful" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. Bendix ad with Archie. "Nightmare," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie takes Betty up into the mountains to get some photos of the sunrise; Veronica hears about it, suspects hanky panky and later follows Archie's car to a cabin on Loon Lake. "The Alley Cat," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hal is obsessed with his bowling league, leaving Alice a lonely wife sitting at home; So Archie brings them a stray cat, hoping it will keep Betty's mother company. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Heroes Are Made," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty gets emotional when she thinks Archie has to part with Hot Dog. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "It's For Real" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Curtain Call," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty encounters Veronica and Archie rehearsing for a play and volunteers to direct them. "Tool Fool," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty decides to demonstrate her generation's "ability to fix the world that the older generation is destined to destroy" by fixing a broken down lawn chair in the yard - without any general carpentry skills. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Magic Touch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty goes completely insane with ecstasy whenever Archie touches her; Both her father and Archie's father aren't sure what could cause her to flip over someone as unexceptional as Archie. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "Sound Off!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Picture Perfect," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tries to embarrass Betty by secretly taking a picture of her early in the morning, looking bedraggled and unattractive. "A Stitch In Time," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gives Archie a Nehru jacket for their anniversary, but takes it back when it turns out Archie forgot and is taking Betty to a dance tonight. "A Helping Hand," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries enthusiastically, and sometimes destructively, to help Archie get ready for a big speech at the town council meeting. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

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"The Haves and Have-Nots," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica catches Betty kissing Archie, but doesn't realize what is actually happening. Untitled one-page story; Betty is sure that Archie won't stand her up this time. "Snap Shots From Betty's Album"; Five two-panel gags comprised of photos from Betty's album. "Kiss Twist"; Archie goes through a lot to get a goodnight kiss from Betty. "Easy Visit"; At the dentist's office, Betty wonders why Archie is so calm. Bettys Diary. "Romance Perchance"; Archie takes Betty for a ride. "Hue Don't Say," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx shows her dad a psychedelic picture she drew. "The Shirker"; When Archie saves Betty's life, she tells him that he is now responsible for her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Glass Menagerie," pencils by Bob Bolling; When Betty is heart-broken over her glass miniature collection being destroyed, Archie mobilizes the teens of Riverdale to find replacements. "Buy Buy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap starts to go out to buy a paper, but reconsiders when he gets a wish list from Jinx. "The Call," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Archie gets a call from the President. "Archie Power," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Betty does whatever Archie says, literally. "Thoughtful," script by George Gladir, art by Jon D'Agostino; Archie sends Betty flowers C.O.D. "The Moment," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The end of a date with Archie means more to Betty than it does to him. "The Other Side," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty is feeling envious of Veronica and Archie tries to cheer her up. "New Outfit," script by George Gladir, art by Bob Bolling; Veronica even has designer rags. "Remember," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty goes searching for the initials Archie carved into a tree. "All Better," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty has a unique prescription for Archie's facial abrasion. "Snowbound," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling; Betty has grand plans for her evening with Archie, but Mother Nature has other ideas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Iron Fist," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica and Betty take turns trying to get Archie's artistic temperament in the proper zone so The Archies can rehearse. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "Isn't Nature Grand" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Remember Me," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; All of a sudden Betty doesn't remember who Archie is. "The Waitress," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pop Tate hires Betty to be a waitress at the Choc'lit Shoppe; So Veronica takes it upon herself to be the single most abusive customer ever witnessed. "The Talkers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica makes a play for the wealthy Tony Farthington and Archie is so jealous that he doesn't hear Betty's repeated entreaties toward him. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15.

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Story and art credit unknown. In an attempt to become Archie's girlfriend, Betty decides to have him first think of her as his pal, but her plan backfires in "Blondes Have More Fun!" Li'l Jinx in "Lip Service." Betty does her best Barbara Eden impression (from the TV show I Dream of Jeannie) in "I Dream of Betty." Betty in "Perfect Spot," "Detour," and "The Lesson." Letters from readers seeking advice in "Dear Betty" page. Jughead refuses to help teach Betty to drive in "You're Driving Me Crazy!" 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Story and art credit unknown. Poor Betty: all she wants to do is have Archie take her to the beach, but he's too busy with outdoor chores, and his obsession with Veronica, in "Beach or Bust." Betty pinup (not that kind of pinup!). Betty in "Looking Ahead," "Not So Wonderful," and "Long Dance." Li'l Jinx in "Cool It!" Veronica learns Betty is writing a story that features somewhat familiar characters in "It's All Write With Us." "Dear Betty" letters from readers. A desperate (and completely barefoot) Betty begs a reluctant Jughead to speak with Archie on her behalf, so Archie can take her out on a date, in "Matchmaker." 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.15.