Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #174

Jun 1970 · Archie · 0.15 USD

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In "Promises, Promises...", Betty is both flustered and secretly thrilled when a tough guy warns her he's going to beat up "her boyfriend"—Archie—only to realize that the very fact he thinks Archie is her boyfriend makes her feel special. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, this 1970 issue captures the classic charm of the series with its playful mix of teenage drama and humor, all brought to life by DeCarlo’s iconic cover art.

Contains 6 stories

Promises, Promises...

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsMr. WeatherbeeMiss Grundy

In "Promises, Promises..." from *Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #174*, Archie finds himself caught between two friends when Mr. Weatherbee drops a curious piece of advice: if Betty ever asks him to climb the highest mountain or swim the deepest river, he should say yes. The moment hangs in the air, full of unspoken weight and the quiet tension of what might come next.

Generous to a Fault!

1 pp · Humor, Children

Li'l JinxGreg

Hair Curling

6 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie AndrewsMr. Lodge

Archie's Gift

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsPop Tate

In "Archie's Gift," Betty is caught off guard when a big tough guy threatens to beat up "her boyfriend" Archie—only to be secretly thrilled that someone would assume they're a couple. The moment sparks a mix of worry and delight as Betty grapples with the unexpected attention, all while navigating the usual teenage dynamics of the Riverdale crowd.

Betty Pin Up

1 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsAnnette (Betty's cousin)

Riches Are Where You Find Them

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsJughead Jones