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Archie Giant Series Magazine#546
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Archie Giant Series Magazine #546
“The Outsider”
In "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.
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writer George Gladir · artist Stan Goldberg · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo
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Cast · 13 characters
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writer George Gladir
artist Stan Goldberg
colorist Barry Grossman
letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils, inks Dan DeCarlo
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Betty and Veronica agree not to spend more than $5 on a gift for Archie. They end up spending much more but then donate the gifts to a needy family.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).