Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #271
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Hit and Run," Archie and Chuck are amused—and slightly alarmed—when they catch Betty and Veronica struggling with softball basics, leading them to agree to a ten-run head start in the upcoming game between the girls and boys. But when the game begins, the girls' skills shift dramatically, leaving everyone wondering just how fast they’ve improved. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled and inked by the legendary duo, with colors by Barry Grossman—this 1978 classic features a cover by Dan DeCarlo that captures the playful tension of the moment.
In "Hit and Run," Archie and Chuck reluctantly agree to let Betty and Veronica have a ten-run head start in a girls-versus-boys softball game after catching them fumbling through practice. But when the game begins, the girls’ suddenly sharp play leaves the boys stunned—was it luck, or did they finally find their swing?
In this lighthearted 1978 tale from *Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #271*, Veronica cleverly tricks Miss Grundy into letting her skip class—only to accidentally convince the teacher that she's secretly planning a surprise party for Mr. Weatherbee. The mix-up sets off a chain of comically tense moments as Veronica tries to keep up the ruse without getting caught.
In "Trial and Error," Miss Grundy stages a mock court trial to teach her students about the legal system—only to hand the keys to the courtroom to Jughead as prosecutor and Veronica as defense counsel, setting off a hilariously chaotic legal showdown.
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Reprinted in Betty and Me #129 (1982), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #60 (1985), Archie Giant Series Magazine #555 (1985), Archie Comics Digest #75 (1985), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #16 (1985), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #38 (1989), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #18 (1990), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #43 (1990), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #51 (1991), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #25 (1991)
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