Archie Comics Digest #196
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Match Game," Betty Cooper flips her usual sweet persona to take a daring stand, dressing up and challenging Reggie Mantle to a night out that’s anything but typical. With a spark of rebellion and a hint of mischief, she pushes the boundaries of Riverdale’s quiet charm—just as the town’s usual rhythms start to shift. Written by C. J. Henderson and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Mike Esposito, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the issue’s cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith captures the moment’s electric tension.
In "She's Sweet Betty Cooper," Betty trades her usual sweetness for a bold new look, daring to step outside her usual role when she convinces Reggie to take her on a surprise night out in the city’s less tame corners—just to see what happens when the good girl goes bad.
In "What's the Store," Archie finds himself stuck behind the counter at a local store, tasked with tossing sixty unsold bottles of asparagus prune juice. But when he spots a chance to turn the dud into a surprise hit, he’s quick to think on his feet—though not everyone’s convinced it’s a good idea.
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↩ Reprints Life with Archie #1 (1958), Archie #120 (1961), Laugh Comics / Laugh #214 (1969), Pep #273 (1973), Jughead's Jokes #53 (1977), Everything's Archie #57 (1977), Jughead's Jokes #59 (1978), Jughead's Jokes #71 (1981), Everything's Archie #93 (1981), Life with Archie #255 (1986), Betty #51 (1997), Archie & Friends #24 (1997), Archie's Pal Jughead Comics #97 (1997), Archie #470 (1998)
Reprinted in Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #239 (2013), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #251 (2014), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #98 (2020)
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