Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #17

In "Bigger and Bitter," Betty plans to surprise Archie with a professional photo for his birthday, but Veronica, determined to outshine her, gets a much larger portrait made at the same studio. When the photographer sees Betty’s genuine effort, he finds a clever way to ensure she still wins the moment.

In "Snooty Cuties!", Veronica throws a party for her elite circle of friends, and Archie shows up eager to impress—only to overhear the girls quietly mocking him behind his back. Written by a classic hand and illustrated with timeless charm, this two-page gem captures the awkward, endearing tension of trying to fit in when you're just a little too real for the scene.

In "On the Other Foot," Reggie stumbles upon a shoe store with a peculiar display—only right-foot shoes—sparking a silly idea. When Betty recalls Jughead’s odd grab bag of left-foot shoes from an auction, the pair try to make a match, but the plan quickly goes hilariously awry.

Betty worries Archie might be playing favorites when he skips a date with her to hang out with Veronica, but her concern turns to shock when Archie shows up at Veronica’s house with a hammer—intent on fixing something, or so it seems.