Archie Americana Series #8
In "Split Decision," Betty's sudden turn to beatnik life—complete with bongo drums, jazz, and a frayed sweater—sparks a cultural rift in Riverdale. Veronica sends the boys to set her straight, but one by one, they're drawn into her bohemian world, leaving Jughead the only one unmoved, convinced they're just copying him. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo with inks by Rudy Lapick and letters by Vincent DeCarlo, the cover by Rex W. Lindsey captures the playful chaos of the moment.
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Betty becomes a beatnik, complete with bongo drums, progressive jazz music and an unkempt sweater. An appalled Veronica sends the boys in to talk some sense to her, but one boy after another becomes hooked on the beatnik lifestyle -- except Jughead, who thinks they're just imitating him.
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