Archie Giant Series Magazine #530
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Fall Guys," the summer heat has everyone on edge—Veronica insists the humidity ruins the mood, leaving Archie frustrated. Seeking cooler company, he finds Betty at Pop Tate’s Choklit Shop, where the air-conditioned chill makes for a much more comfortable make-out session. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Jimmy DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1983 slice of small-town romance features a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jimmy DeCarlo.
In "Fall Guys," Cheryl’s New Year’s Eve party kicks off a chain of events when she resolves to help her friends—Archie, Jughead, and Reggie—avoid their usual misadventures. A guardian angel shows her how their lives might change if she interferes, leading to a series of humorous, heartfelt moments that test her good intentions.
In "How Do You Spell Relief?", Archie struggles to kiss Veronica under the sweltering summer heat, only to find a cool solution in an unexpected place—Betty, who’s more than willing to share a private moment with him inside the air-conditioned Choklit Shop. With Veronica’s complaints about the humidity adding a spark of comic tension, the trio’s familiar dynamic takes a playful turn.
In "TV Diner," Dilton devises a clever (if slightly absurd) solution to keep Betty’s favorite soap operas from interrupting her beach day—by disguising her portable TV as a picnic basket. When Betty confesses her deep love for daytime dramas, Dilton’s inventive plan puts their friendship to the test in the most unexpectedly entertaining way.
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Reprinted in The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #52 (1988), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #8 (1988), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #9 (1988), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #40 (1993), Cheryl Blossom Special #3 (1995), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #75 (1998), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #127 (2004), Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #9 (2004), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #161 (2008), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #240 (2014), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #226 (2014), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #272 (2019), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #288 (2020), World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #8 (2021), B&V Friends Forever [Betty and Veronica Friends Forever] #1 (17) (2022)
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