Comic books in 'Swimsuit'

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Barbie encourages her surfing pal to open a "Surf & Sand" restaurant. Skipper and an exchange student friend foil a practical joker while the girls try to find a cure for Midge's insomnia. By Lisa Trusiani and June Brigman. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jeff Albrecht. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Amanda Conner, inks by Roy Richardson. "Barbie Is Never Late," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by John Lucas; Barbie's photo shoot runs late and Ken worries about what is holding Barbie up. "The Tune-Up," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by John Lucas; Barbie brings her car in for a checkup and all the sales people try to sell her a new car. "The Bicycle Race," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Amanda Conner, inks by John Lucas; Ken participates in a bicycle race but loses the lead to rescue a turtle. "If There's A Will, There's A Way," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Amanda Conner, inks by John Lucas; While Skipper is recovering from a broken leg, she joins wheel-chair basketball team. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Art by John Tartaglione, Dick Giordano and Sal Trapani. Cover number is #12-058-509. Dell Movie Classics presented comics based on Hollywood films (not all of them classics). This issue is based on the 1965 entry in AIP's beloved "Beach Party" series, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Buster Keaton. The group harmony of the "Beach Party" gang is tested by the arrival of beautiful singer Sugar Kane and her conniving agent. Sugar's beauty also puts the relationship between Frankie and Annette on the rocks when Frankie takes up sky-diving at Sugar's prompting. Things are further complicated by Eric Von Zipper, the evil South Dakota Slim, and Bonehead's new girlfriend, an actual mermaid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Stories and art by Dave Breger and others. Mort Walker's sad-sack soldier returns to comics in reprints of the old Charlton series. Sarge gets a little too close when Beetle plays pool blindfolded. Beetle and his barracks-mates want to get rid of a rat, but they're not quite on the same page. Sarge takes a break in town, but can't adjust to civilian life. Forced Hike; Sarge Goes to Town!; Sarge Gets the Air!; Killers Catch!; Morning Grouch; Feathers for Sarge!; Coach Fudd; Day Dreaming on Duty; Hot Shots; Tacky Duty; The Rat Trap!; The Advertising Genius; Sharp Retort; Moon or Bust! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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Written by Karla Pacheco. Art by Vincenzo Federici. Cover by Jung-Geun Yoon. The twisty-turny tropical mystery continues! WHO is the killer? WHEN will they get off the island? WHY is Bettie Page the most qualified detective within a thousand miles? HOW are the elephants SO adorable!?!? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike Pellowski. Art by Doug Crane, Rudy Lapick, Mike Esposito, and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Dan Parent and Henry Scarpelli. Archie can't take Betty to the carnival as promised, due to a case of poison ivy. So he sends Jughead in his place. At a Cooper family reunion picnic, Betty's Aunt Ida remarks that she never thought Betty and Archie were really a compatible couple. A wild bird gets into the Cooper home and Betty wrecks the place trying to catch it. Betty struggles through a lethargic day. Ad for Archie Meets The Punisher. Ad for Sonic The Hedgehog. Editor Gorelick promotes Archie Comics upcoming appearance at the 1994 San Diego Comic Con. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Major Error," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie's video tape of Betty's softball game allows her to figure out what she is doing wrong and become a better softball player. "Stars 'n' Stripes for Fun" Betty illustration, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey. "Magnetic Force," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty breaks everything she touches, Dilton tells her it is because Mercury is in retrograde. "The Big Attraction," script by George Gladir, pencils by Kathleen Webb, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica wonder if anybody will notice their new swimsuits at the beach. "It Takes Two," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica gives Betty a bathing suit from last year because it is out of fashion for the new season but Betty ends up being a hit with the boys on the beach. "Stuff Stuff Stuff," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty decides to get rid of all the clutter in her room which inspires her friends to do the same. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

BETTY #101 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Taken For A Ride"??The thrill is gone for Archie when Betty makes him take her on one thrill ride too many! "Honey Of A Question": Betty plans to send her parents on a second honeymoon, but Veronica thinks Betty's planning to run off with Archie! "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas": The opening of a year-round Christmas shop prompts Betty to find a snow-capped mountain-top and decorate a tree in the middle of summer! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

by Geroge Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Cultivating Affection": Archie is disappointed when Betty turns down a boating expedition to tend to her garden... until he comes up with a way for them to be together after all! See love "grow" in this sweet story! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various "Flattery Will Get You": Rule #1: Never flatter a girl so you can borrow her tandem bike- to take her rival, Veronica on a date! "Fan Flair": Betty gets caught between a "rock" and a hard place when she interviews two girls who each claim to be the biggest fan of "The Jammers"! "Picture Perfect": When a favorite portrait of Archie is accidentally tossed, it gives Betty the perfect opportunity to spend a day with Archie, snapping away! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "The Phone Bill," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie romances Veronica over the phone, while keeping Betty cooling her heels in the very same room. "Blacklisted," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Ethel gets even with Archie for standing up Betty. "Something Special," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to cheer Archie up after he thinks nobody cares about his impending birthday. "Betty" answers letters from readers, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "Club Pro," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty follows Archie into a golf elective at school, but the first lesson proves to be quite embarrassing. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Getting Noticed" Hostess ad with Josie. "Washed Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty can't join the others at the pool because she has household chores to do, and neither Reggie nor Veronica can resist making fun of her. "Money Talk" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Who's On First?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; When Veronica notices Archie's admiration for Betty's tomboy characteristics, she convinces Betty to be more feminine, then becomes a tomboy herself. "Basebrawl", script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica pointedly makes a date with Archie while he's catching Betty's no-hitter, then dumps him when the game goes into extra innings. "Switch Pitch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty wants to be with Archie. Archie wants to be with Veronica; Veronica wants to be with track star Victor Vanning, who is a guest at the Lodge estate. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Growling Grizzlies Hostess ad with Sabrina. "In Arch We Trust," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Because of car trouble, Archie gets Betty back after curfew, then gets upset when nobody is suspicious of what happened. "In Between Chapters" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Dream Drama," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; While sleeping, Betty dreams of being a police officer and a fire fighter and rescuing Archie both times, only to have Veronica swoop in and take him from her. "Basket Banter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Vango; Veronica schemes to lure Archie away from his basketball practice with Betty, so Betty schemes to make Archie too tired to keep his date with Veronica. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. Weather Or Not word puzzle with Archie by Joe Edwards. "Crowd Control," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose invites himself along on Betty and Archie's beach date. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Anti-smoking ad from Archie Comics and the American Cancer Society, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Here Lies Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty has rented two videotapes that Archie wants to see; But Veronica's mother has scheduled a cultural home party and Veronica has told Archie he has to attend. Archie's Double Digest ad. "The Misfortune Cookie," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty makes fun of Archie for being superstitious, but Archie keeps having bad luck. "Why Not," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Deciding turnabout is fair play, Archie decides to try out for the girls softball team. Archie Fan Club ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Public service ad for AIDS awareness with the Archie gang. "Prize Fool," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty go to the charity carnival and Betty shows Archie up by winning all the carnival games he can't. Sunkist ad with the Archie gang. Betty's Beach Wear fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. "Everything's Just Super," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is reading a comic about Super Seymour and wonders what it would be like to be married to Archie if he were a superhero. "Crowd Control," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. FruitSlush ad with The Archies. "Class Act," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Shy Guy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty gets Archie to help her cousin, Melvin overcome his shyness of meeting girls, and to Archie's dismay he gets a date with Veronica. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement, art by Dan Parent. "The Flapper," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; After watching a video of the Great Hatsby, Betty dreams of being in the 1920's where Archie is a millionaire. Archie Annual ad. "She's A Card," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; When Archie, Betty and Jughead go to Baseball card show and don't have enough money for autographs, Betty's homemade chicken comes in handy. Various Betty fashion pics wearing designs sent in by a fan, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Laffs 'N' Gaffs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie perform as clowns to entertain kids at an orphanage. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.95.

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Written by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, Frank Doyle, and Jim Ruth. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica enters a volleyball tournament to get closer to Archie. Veronica berates Archie for being late for a date, then keeps him waiting an hour while she selects an outfit. Betty takes a summer job, then begins regretting all the fun Veronica and Archie are having together in her absence. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with Archie, art by Stan Goldberg. Advertisement for The New Archies cartoon starring the Archie gang as prepubescent teens, art by Stan Goldberg. Veronica's Summer Fashion Collection page, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Return Engagement," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Betty and Veronica prepare for the return of Elvis. "A Very Special Occasion," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Dan Parent, inks by Alison Flood; Betty does everything but hit Archie over the head to remind him that it's the anniversary of their first date. "Sick of It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Veronica is showing acute symptoms of hypochondria and everyone is concerned. Bring Your Own Bag environmental public service announcement with Veronica. "Baby Talk," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Betty is babysitting a hungry infant. She sends Archie to the store for formula, forcing him to bypass an invitation from Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo "Soul Mates": Ahoy, ye swarthy scoundrels, ye ain't never seen nuthin' like the ruckus of Betty & Veronica in the pirate days of olde! "A List with a Twist": Veronica criticizes Betty's ?List of Things to Do This Summer' ? until she realizes how much fun Betty is having! "Taking The Pledge": Veronica agrees to run for charity, but when the race is over, worn-out, disheveled Veronica may be the biggest charity of all! "Pick Me Up": Betty and Veronica are very ?picky' when it comes to which pick-up lines they'll respond to! FC, 32pg Cover price $1.99.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "The Challenge," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica fantasize about all the great adventures they could go on around the world. "Toxic Waste," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica read an article about toxic boyfriends from a magazine. "Catching On," script by Mike Pellowki, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica accidentally makes the game-winning catch in a softball game. Betty and Veronica's Back to School Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "A Happy Ending," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica reminisce about all the fun things they did over the summer and don't want summer to end until Mrs. Lodge offers to take them shopping for back to school clothes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

By Various and Jeff Schultz. "Star Struck" (script by Angelo DeCesare)??Betty & Veronica get a job as extras for the "Sunburn Squad" TV show, but when the snobby star calls them "nobodies," they're determined to steal the show! "Bead Work" (script by Kathleen Webb): Betty & Veronica find out that bracelets and necklaces and pearls and beads are a girl's best friends! "Ultimo, The Ultimate Teen" (script by George Gladir): A "summer funtasy" with Archie as the ultimate super-teen, ruling the beach... until the girls get tired of how "perfect" he is. "Life Without Archie" (script by George Gladir): Mr. Lodge turns Archie away hoping for a day of peace, but finds out a summer day with the girls can be just as exhausting! FC, 32pg. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "In a Blue Vein," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica declares blue the fashion color of the summer; She models swimwear at the beach with Archie but the photographer decides he likes Reggie better. "Betty vs. Veronica," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; A comparison of Betty Cooper's life and Veronica Lodge's life. Sun Safety Tips article with Betty and Veronica. "Cracked Crab," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica "helps" Betty catch some crabs. "Party Planners," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty helps Veronica plan the best summer party of the year. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

by Various "Lifestyles of the Confused and Complicated" (by Barbara Slate & Jeff Shultz): Veronica teaches Betty that sometimes a non-date is a date... or so she thinks! "Chance Encounter" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultze): A trip to the carnival is a novelty for Veronica, who needs games of chance and skill when you can have whatever you like just for being named Lodge?! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various "La La Land": Rather than listen to another round of Veronica criticizing her wardrobe, Betty allows herself to drift into daydream-land! Then in "The Job," Veronica trades summer jobs with Betty, giving up a high-paying job promoting fashionable surf-wear for a low-paying job as a surf instructor. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by Various It's déjà vu all over again for Veronica when she flirts with a lifeguard only to find he's interested in Betty! It's shades of Nick St. Clair, the mysterious stranger who caused so much 'bad boy trouble' for Veronica in last year's epic story. And speaking of Nick, wait until you read the surprise ending of this story! Later, when pretty exchange students from Norway invite Betty and Veronica to their country, Veronica turns the girls down to avoid all the mountain climbing - until she learns they've asked Archie and Jughead to go in their place! Finally, when the gang congregates in the Lodge's entertainment room to play the latest video game, Mr. Lodge enlists Betty to use her smarts - and her knowledge of her friends - to lure them all outside! NOTE: See also Betty and Veronica in Bad Boy Trouble TPB (2007) Cover price $2.25.

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(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy & Various (CA) Dan Parent The gang have all gathered at Veronica's beach house for a summer of fun in the sun! It's not all rest and relaxation though as Betty and her Green Girls go to work cleaning up the polluted beach. They could use some help from the boys though so Betty does what she must to entice attention hungry Veronica to lend a hand - call the media! Then, when Mrs. Cooper's SUV is in need of a serious washing Betty volunteers to help out. But how will anything get cleaned when Archie and Reggie stop by and a water fight ensues? Cover price $2.99.

Written by Michael Uslan. Art by Dan Parent. Cover by Andrew Pepoy. Betty and Veronica are living life as one another on the next leg of their world tour: Seoul, South Korea! In this new country they discover their voices-literally-when they are approached with the musical offer of a lifetime! Meanwhile, trouble is brewing back at home in Riverdale, USA, as transfer student Violette is ready to call it quits and head back home to France! Will the girls at Riverdale High make their school more welcoming to these new transfers? And just how well will these new girls fit in with everyone in town? All these questions and more will be answered in this exciting, penultimate chapter of 'Farewell, Betty & Veronica'! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Cover Story," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica spend the afternoon sniping at each other, until Veronica runs into some trouble. Article in which editor Gorelick promotes an appearance by some of the Archie Comics staff at the 1994 San Diego Comic Con. "The Actress," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody tries to distract Mr. Tuttle so he won't see the huge cake that Josie and Pepper have brought in for his anniversary party. "Rain Dance," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica agree to try Dilton's new rain repellent gas. "The Heat Beaters," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The gang shrug off Jughead's way to keep cool but may have second thoughts. "Tennis Love Match," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is Betty's equal playing tennis, but when she plays Archie she mysteriously loses her game. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

1st printing.

Relive some of the best Betty & Veronica beach stories of the decade in this special collection.

Whether chasing after hunky new lifeguards, modeling the latest swimwear, competing in a volleyball tournament, collecting seashells or holding a tiki party, Betty and Veronica are truly the queens of summer! Grab a beach towel, some sunscreen and your sunglasses and enjoy some fun in the sun with this cool collection of sizzling summer fun!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Clear, Clear Waters," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica prefer swimming in a chemically treated pool to a natural lake, but end up worse for the wear from both. Archie's 50th Anniversary Interview Contest Winner, script by Linda Maust, art by Ellen Leonforte; A reader interviews her family to reveal the positive effect Archie Comics has had on them over the generations. "Fun & Games," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty helps Veronica test a new treasure hunt game on Archie. "The Party," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are touched that Archie and Reggie are working overtime, until they find out what they're working overtime on. "Drastic Plastic," art by Al Hartley; Desperate to prove himself to Mr. Lodge, Archie volunteers to take care of Mr. Lodge's prize plants in spite of Lodge's express demand not to touch them. "Night & Day," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; The beach boys have been ignoring Veronica to spend time with the more athletically-inclined Betty, and later Betty finds out why. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Written and drawn by Various. Cover price $1.99.

BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #122 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC Cover price $2.19.

by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, SC, 96pgs, FCSRP: $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

Written by Dan Parent and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan Parent and Bob Bolling. Veronica plans to become famous on ViewTube by filming her beauty regimen on the beach, but when Jughead intervenes, she becomes infamous instead! Then, the has a 'wheelie' good time when they uncover Veronica's childhood unicycle! Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $2.69.

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BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #122 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette ? teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC Cover price $3.29.

By Various. What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales. Bonus puzzles, games and your chance to "Find Your Name in Print!" Digest, 192pgs, FCSRP: $3.69 Cover price $3.69.

(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy While Veronica is away fundraising for her country club's charity, Betty will try for all the time she can with Archie. But poor Betty is alone again once Veronica sees photographs of their adventures and steals him back for an event honoring her. In 'Running Gag,' Betty and Veronica take some much needed nature time to hike and stay fit but after learning of a bear sighting, their walk is anything but relaxing. Cover price $3.99.

After Betty does Veronica the favor of picking up a gift for one of her society friends, the good deed turns into a after school job as a personal shopper. But when her latest client wants Betty to buy a present to impress Archie, she'll be forced to decide between doing a good job or losing her eligible bachelor! How will Betty choose?""(W) Bill Golliher (A) Stan Goldberg, John Lowe (CA) Dan Parent Cover price $3.99.