Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #252
In "Just a Perfect Friendship," Veronica proudly shows off her new hope chest to Betty, sparking an unexpected emotional moment when Betty tearfully admits she doesn’t have one. Moved by her friend’s honesty, Veronica surprises Betty with a gift of her own, enlisting Archie and Jughead to deliver it. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this heartfelt 1976 tale captures the quiet magic of friendship—complete with Dan DeCarlo’s signature cover art.
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Veronica shows her new hope chest to Betty, who starts to cry because she doesn't have one. Veronica buys one for Betty and asks Archie and Jughead to deliver it.
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