Archie Giant Series Magazine #546
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Outsider," Betty and Veronica set a strict $5 limit for a gift for Archie—only to find themselves caught in a surprise twist when their spending spirals beyond their plan. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, this heartfelt 1985 tale from the Archie Giant Series Magazine explores generosity and friendship, with Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover capturing the moment’s quiet drama.
Betty and Veronica make a pact to keep their gift for Archie under five dollars, but their rivalry quickly spirals into a spending spree. When the total comes in far over budget, they surprise themselves by choosing to donate the gifts to a family in need instead.
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Reprinted in Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #60 (1989), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #10 (1989), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #55 (1989), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #54 (2001), Jughead's Double Digest #186 (2012), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #218 (2014), Archie and Me Comics Digest #23 (2020), The Best of Archie Christmas Comics #[nn] (2020), Archie Showcase Digest #19 (2024), Archie Showcase Digest #21 (2025)
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