Veronica comic books issue 139

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Bowl Goal, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica bowl against each other to see who will go with Archie to the dance, only to find that he's dumped them for the girl who was keeping score. Letter Perfect, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica refuses to put the new-fangled zip codes on her letters, but when Betty's letter to Archie gets there faster than hers, she realizes that zip codes may really make mail delivery more efficient. Watch Your Step, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica drops her pearl necklace on the steps of Riverdale High, and finds each of the missing pearls as someone slips on them and falls to the ground. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Art and cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Veronica asks Betty's advice on being liked, but gets it wrong. Veronica goes to elaborate preparations for a simple afternoon at the beach, but neglects to bring one item. To beat the sweltering heat, Betty proposes she and Veronica hike to a local mountain peak where snow still exists at a particular elevation. Editor Gorelick relates an anecdote from his youth, then promotes Betty & Veronica Summer Fun #6, Archie #487, and Cheryl Blossom #25. 36 pages, full color. $1.79. Cover price $1.79.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Room & Bored," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; When the trials and tribulations of public school life prove too much for her, Veronica decides to go to boarding school!; Will the grass be greener where the kids have more greenbacks? Dear Veronica advice column by Sara Algase. "Night Flight" one-page story, script by John Albano, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica's pet parakeet stages a jailbreak. "Forest Friends," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Mr. Lodge takes Veronica to a remote cabin so they can get away from the pressures of the city; But all Veronica can think of is her friends. "No Good Deed," script and pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jim Amash; Jealous of the acclaim Betty's good deeds get, Veronica tries to do a good deed herself; But the cosmic order of things apparently isn't ready for that. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.