Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #269

In "Slow Burn, Quick Freeze," Veronica sets her sights on the new local hunk while trying to keep Betty in the dark—no easy task when jealousy and rivalry are already simmering. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures the classic teenage tension of friendship, rivalry, and the awkward dance of first crushes.

In "The Auctioneers," Mr. Weatherbee is all set to sell the school's old printing press to a rival of Mr. Lodge, but when Betty tries to sell a vintage campaign button to the wealthy businessman, a series of misheard bids leads Mr. Weatherbee to believe Veronica is driving up the price of the press—without realizing the auction is actually about a button.

In "Meow Row," Betty and Veronica each enter their cats—Suzie and Beatrice—into a contest to become the spokes-model for Boris The Cat, with a trip to Hawaii on the line. While Betty competes for the prize, Veronica enters just to prove she can win, and Reggie, ever the loyal (if questionable) ally, tries to help her with a little sabotage.