Archie Annual #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Once a Pond a Time," Betty’s heart swells at the thought of a moonlight dinner with Archie—only to learn her efforts were for Veronica. George Frese’s art brings the small-town charm and quiet drama to life, capturing the moment just before the truth sinks in. The cover, by Bob Montana, perfectly encapsulates the sweet, mischievous tension of the moment.
In "The Finishing Touch," Betty jumps at the chance to help Archie with his mysterious moonlight dinner plan, convinced it's a romantic gesture just for her—only to discover, with a mix of surprise and quiet dismay, that the evening was actually intended for Veronica. The story captures the familiar, lighthearted rivalry and miscommunication between the girls, all set against the charm of a small-town summer night.
Betty attempts a bold new approach to winning Archie’s heart, inspired by the advice in "How To Get Your Man" by Ima Spinster—she decides to join him in his favorite activities, from sports to gym sessions, all in a bid to impress him. The results are predictably chaotic, as Betty’s earnest efforts clash with Archie’s laid-back style in this lighthearted 1952 humor tale.
In "The Bottle Baby," Jughead stumbles into a classic mix-up when he swaps his usual delivery route for a baby carriage—only to realize too late that the stroller isn’t his. With a mysterious infant inside and no time to think, he’s suddenly on the run with a tiny, unsuspecting passenger.
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Reprinted in Archie Annual #5 (1954), Archie Annual #29 (1959), Archie Americana Series #2 (1992), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #4 (2019)
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