Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #272
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Long and the Short," Betty’s disappointment over a terrible movie she saw sets off a clever scheme from Dilton, who uses reverse psychology to help her feel better—telling her the film was actually great, hoping she’ll rethink her opinion. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—pencils and inks by DeCarlo, with coloring by Barry Grossman—this 1978 issue captures the classic charm of Archie’s Girls with a touch of playful wit. The cover, also by Dan DeCarlo, perfectly captures the lighthearted mood of the story.
In "The Long and the Short," Veronica’s pants take an unexpected turn when a rip turns her long legs into a pair of mismatched cutoffs—just in time for a fire drill. With Betty’s help and a quick-thinking grin, Veronica turns the mishap into a bold new style, dodging a rival’s teasing with a flair that only she could pull off.
In "Two for the Money," Jo finds herself stuck in a double feature that’s anything but thrilling—so when Betty groans about wasting her time, Dilton tries a clever twist: he insists the movie was actually fantastic, hoping her pride will make her rethink her disappointment.
When Betty and Veronica plant a rumor that Hollywood producers are eager to cast Archie and Reggie in a movie, the two boys’ confidence balloons to absurd heights—right into a series of hilariously exaggerated misadventures. The girls watch with quiet amusement as their prank sends the boys into a whirlwind of self-importance, all while staying one step ahead in the game.
In "Secret Love," Veronica is bursting to spill a tantalizing secret, but her friends have sworn her to silence—no matter how hard she tries to sneak the truth out. Determined to get the satisfaction of sharing her gossip, she schemes and waits, only to be outmaneuvered at the last moment by someone else who beats her to the punch.
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Reprinted in Archie Annual Digest #47 (1985), Archie Comics Digest #75 (1985), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #16 (1985), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #18 (1990), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #29 (1992), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #59 (1992), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #67 (1997), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #127 (2004), Archie 1000 Page Comics Spree #[nn] (2016), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #247 (2016), Riverdale Digest #7 (2018)
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