Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #249
In "Tall Tale," Veronica showers Betty with an unexpected mountain of flowers "for no reason at all," sparking a wave of curiosity and speculation when Betty brings them home. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art and Barry Grossman’s vibrant colors, this 1976 gem captures the playful chaos of small-town secrets, all wrapped in a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.
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Veronica gives Betty a lot of flowers "for no reason at all," but when Betty brings them home, everyone thinks there must be a secret reason why she has so many flowers in her house.
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