Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 30
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Published May 1957 by Archie Publications.$29.00
View scan- 2" spine split. Centerfold detached. Cover and interior oxidation.
"Fancy That"; Veronica tries to sabotage Betty's entry in the dress-making contest by making it more plain but the simplicity of the design impresses the judges and Betty ends up winning. "Rage Before Beauty," pencils by George Frese; Veronica schemes to get the boys to each buy one part of an outfit Betty hates for Betty's birthday. "The Late Show" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "Pin Points!"; When Archie gives his frat pin to Veronica, Betty comes up with a scheme to end up with it instead. "Base-Bawl Season"; Veronica tells Archie and Reggie that she will only date boys who are on the baseball team so they both try out but Reggie sabotages Archie's efforts so that he doesn't make the team. "Canoe Capers" text story; Betty calls Archie and asks him for a canoe ride. "Errant Boy"; Veronica gets jealous when she sees Archie giving jewelry to other girls, but he's only making deliveries to help Betty with her jewelry business. Mickey Mantle Goes to Bat for "Billy Bikeless" ad for Junior Sales Club of America. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.