Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #253

In "Fish or Cut Bait," Betty and Veronica surprise Archie and Jughead by tagging along on their fishing trip—only to quickly reveal their true colors when Veronica, unimpressed by the effort involved, calls in Smithers to handle the grunt work.

In "Kiosk Caper," Betty takes charge of a new project in Riverdale's park, enlisting Archie as her assistant—only for Veronica to step in with a twist that could derail the whole plan. With the Mayor now questioning the kiosk’s place in the children’s section, tensions rise between friendship, ambition, and the quiet power of a well-placed suggestion.

In "Strained Relations," Veronica flaunts a portrait gallery of her distinguished Lodge ancestors, only to be surprised when Jughead and Betty reveal their own family line has produced notable achievements—leaving her momentarily speechless.

In "A Real Tough Break," Veronica finds a clever way to turn the tables on Reggie’s boastful claim that no girl can break a date with him—playing along with his macho attitude only to quietly outwit him in a way that leaves him surprised. Written with sharp wit and classic Archie charm, this 1977 tale showcases Veronica’s resourcefulness in a lighthearted, character-driven showdown.