Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #223

Jul 1974 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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In "Treasure Hunt," Betty and Veronica take a break from their usual rivalry to tackle a new challenge—starvation diets—only to find their plans upended when Mr. Lodge surprises them with a mysterious book promising to keep you thin while eating plenty of healthy food. Written by Dick Malmgren and illustrated with signature charm by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Jim DeCarlo, this 1974 classic captures the playful spirit of the Archie universe, all wrapped in Dan DeCarlo’s vibrant cover art.

Contains 5 stories

Treasure Hunt

6 pp · Teen

Splash Down

1 pp · Humor

Team Esteem

6 pp · Teen

In "Team Esteem," Veronica lands the top spot as head cheerleader through her private training, while Betty earns a new role as the team’s trainer thanks to her experience in first aid. The two rivals find themselves on the same squad, navigating friendship, rivalry, and the pressures of leading a high school team.

Women's Lib Rib

5 pp · Teen

Everybody Loses

5 pp · Teen

In "Everybody Loses," Betty and Veronica team up for a no-nonsense starvation diet, determined to shed a few pounds—only to find their plans upended when Mr. Lodge stumbles upon a book promising the impossible: eat all the healthy food you want and still stay thin. The real challenge isn’t the diet, but whether anyone can resist the temptation of a plan that sounds too good to be true.