Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #225

Name: Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #225
Brand: Archie

Sep 1974 · Archie · 0.25 USD

“Batter On”

In "Batter On," Veronica sets her sights on disrupting Betty’s date with Archie by arranging a high-stakes tennis match between Betty and the visiting pro Vic Volley—just to keep her busy. With Dan DeCarlo’s dynamic art and Rudy Lapick’s crisp inks bringing the courtside drama to life, this 1974 classic captures the playful rivalry and charm that define the Archie universe.

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writer George Gladir · artist Dan DeCarlo · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · cover Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick

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Cast · 12 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Coach Clayton Coach Kleats Dilton Doiley Gigi Hiram Lodge Jughead Jones Li'l Jinx Mr. Weatherbee Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge

Full credits

writer George Gladir

artist Dan DeCarlo

inker Rudy Lapick

colorist Barry Grossman

cover pencils Dan DeCarlo

cover inks Rudy Lapick

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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Veronica has a date with tennis pro Vic Volley. To tire Betty out and stop her from dating Archie, Veronica arranges a tennis match between Vic and Betty.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).