Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #153

Sep 1968 · Archie · 0.12 USD

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In "Stage Fright," Veronica takes drastic action to halt Archie’s ambitious plan to transform a barn into a summer theater—especially the part where he envisions a cast of bikini-clad actresses. With her father’s help, she buys the barn outright, throwing a wrench into Archie’s dream. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with colors by Barry Grossman, this 1968 classic features a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick, capturing the playful tension between the characters in true Archie style.

Contains 5 stories

Stage Fright

12 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica isn’t about to let Archie turn a barn into a summer theater full of bikini-clad actresses—so she takes matters into her own hands by having her father buy the property out from under him. With her usual flair and a dash of mischief, she’s determined to shut down his theatrical dreams before they even open their curtains.

Sure Lure

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Suzy

Wealth Is Where You Find It

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Algernon WimpleSandy Peters

In "Wealth Is Where You Find It," Veronica and Betty find themselves stranded when their car breaks down in an unfamiliar spot, leading to a lighthearted dilemma as two different men offer them rides—each with their own take on what truly matters. The story unfolds with classic Archie humor, pitting the girls’ contrasting perspectives against the backdrop of a small-town detour.

Book Wise

1 pp · Humor, Children

Hot Items

5 pp · Humor, Teen

In "Hot Items," Veronica, fresh from a shopping spree, faces Mr. Lodge’s strict order to return every piece of women’s clothing she’s bought. Rather than brave the summer heat again, she enlists Archie to make the trip for her—setting off a lighthearted chain of misadventures.