Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #190

In "Sprites for Equal Rights," Betty and Veronica take on the summer heat—and gender stereotypes—by landing lifeguard jobs at Riverdale Beach. When the boys start faking emergencies just to get the girls to save them, the duo stays cool under pressure with a clever plan of their own.

In "The Shape of Things to Come," Betty and Veronica, caught in a wave of self-doubt about their figures, embark on a series of extreme and uncomfortable weight-loss schemes—only to learn that their boy-crazy friends have a surprising preference for a different kind of girl. The story gently pokes fun at teenage insecurities while delivering a lighthearted, timeless message about self-acceptance.

In "The New Dad," Jo and her friends debate how much girls' fashion has changed over the years, noting the shift toward more daring styles—especially when it comes to Mr. Lodge’s surprisingly relaxed attitude toward his daughter’s increasingly bold outfits.