Archie & Friends All Stars #23
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection from the Archie & Friends All-Stars line gathers stories centered on Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge's shared passion for shopping, often leading to humorous rivalries and adventures. Featuring appearances by Veronica's father Mr. Lodge, Betty's parents Hal and Alice Cooper, and a cameo by rock legend Alice Cooper, the volume captures the classic Archie-style fun of the duo's retail escapades.
In "Distress over a Dress," Veronica faces a sartorial crisis when Mr. Lodge cuts off her fashion funding, forcing her to make a bold move at Fjordstroms. What starts as a simple shopping trip takes a surprising turn when she discovers her new dress was also purchased by Betty, Midge, and Tomoko—setting off a ripple of unexpected tension among the friends. Written by Kathleen Webb and illustrated by Dan Parent, with inks by Jim Amash and colors by Barry Grossman, the issue captures the drama and charm of Riverdale’s style scene, all capped by a classic cover by Dan DeCarlo.
When Mr. Lodge cuts Veronica’s fashion budget, she heads to Fjordstroms for a last-minute rescue—only to discover her new dress is a surprise hit with Betty, Midge, and Tomoko, turning a personal fashion statement into an unexpected trend.
When Veronica drags Betty on a shopping spree for a Trendi handbag, Betty stumbles upon a similar-looking one at a cheaper store—until a mix-up threatens Veronica’s carefully curated image. With the bags swapped and egos on the line, a simple errand turns into a fashion-fueled crisis.
In "Bless the Child," Betty’s mall trip takes an unexpected turn when her request for money to buy a new outfit leads her to notice a girl in far more difficult circumstances than her own. The moment sparks a quiet, thoughtful shift in her priorities, setting off a small but meaningful chain of choices.
In "Mothers and Daughters Day," Jo and her friends surprise their moms by inviting them along for a day of mall adventures—shopping, chatting, and just hanging out, proving that even the busiest routines can be sweetened with a little shared time.
When Veronica swaps places with Betty for a day, she trades her usual style for Betty’s practicality—only to find herself hiking with Archie in the woods while Betty shops in town. The experiment in role-reversal is short-lived, but the day’s unexpected twists leave both girls questioning what they really value.
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↩ Reprints Archie Giant Series Magazine #226 (1974), Betty and Veronica #29 (1990), Betty and Veronica #67 (1993), Veronica #35 (1994), Veronica #39 (1994), Betty #23 (1995), Betty and Veronica #91 (1995), Veronica #49 (1996), Betty and Veronica #100 (1996), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #85 (1997), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #111 (2000), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #128 (2002), Betty and Veronica #175 (2002), Veronica #127 (2002), Veronica #131 (2002), Veronica #151 (2004), Veronica #162 (2005), Betty and Veronica #221 (2006), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #170 (2007), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #149 (2007), Veronica #179 (2007), Betty and Veronica #228 (2007), Betty and Veronica #230 (2007), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #212 (2013)
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