Archie Giant Series Magazine #164
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Bikini Beat," Betty and Veronica take a playful stand against Archie and Reggie’s wandering eyes by deciding to wear something new—only to find their plans upstaged by a fully-clothed girl on the beach. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled for the cover and rendered in full interior art by DeCarlo with inks by Rudy Lapick and letters by Bill Yoshida—this 1969 gem captures the lighthearted charm of Riverdale’s summer antics.
In "Bikini Beat," Betty and Veronica take a playful stand against Archie and Reggie’s distraction by deciding to switch up their beachwear—only to find their plan upstaged by a completely clothed girl who walks right into the scene. The story captures the classic Archie humor with a twist, as the girls’ attempt to catch attention leads to an unexpected moment of surprise.
When Mr. Lodge offers Veronica a new dress if she can go three hours without talking on the phone, the challenge sets off a quiet chain of events—just enough time for Betty to quietly outmaneuver Archie, all while Veronica tries to stay silent.
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Reprinted in Betty and Veronica Annual Comics Digest Magazine #1 (1980), Archie Comics Digest #44 (1980), Jughead with Archie Digest #41 (1980), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #18 (1981), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #19 (1981), Jughead with Archie Digest #46 (1981), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #18 (1985), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #24 (1986), The Best of Betty and Veronica Summer Fun #[nn] (1991)
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