Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #282

Jun 1979 · Archie · 0.40 USD

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In "Piano Rolled," Veronica finds herself temporarily staying with the Coopers while her bedroom gets painted, leading to a night of awkward social maneuvers. With her signature flair, she tries to compliment their "quaint, provincial cottage," but ends up unintentionally offending her hosts—much to her own chagrin. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life by Dan DeCarlo’s expressive art, with inks by Rudy Lapick and colors by Barry Grossman, this 1979 issue captures the classic Archie charm with a touch of gentle humor. The cover, penciled by Dan DeCarlo and inked by Rudy Lapick, perfectly captures Veronica’s mischievous charm.

Contains 6 stories

Piano Rolled

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgePop TateJughead JonesMoose MasonArchie Andrews

Ride On

0.5 pp · Humor, Children

Li'l JinxGreg

Untitled Teen story

0.5 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgePop TateJughead Jones

Decisions

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeMiss GrundyJughead JonesArchie Andrews

In "Decisions," Betty faces a tough choice when she agrees to help Veronica study for a test—knowing it means missing the chance to go to the dance with Archie, while Veronica gets to go with him. The story captures the quiet weight of friendship and sacrifice, all within the familiar world of Riverdale's high school halls.

A Guest in the House

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeHal CooperAlice Cooper

Veronica Lodge finds herself staying with the Coopers while her bedroom gets painted, and in just one night, her attempts to compliment their "quaint, provincial cottage" backfire spectacularly. With her usual flair, she manages to insult her hosts at every turn—without ever meaning to.

School Of Hard Knocks

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeMr. WeatherbeeMiss GrundyArchie Andrews

In "School Of Hard Knocks," Betty’s day takes a sudden turn when Mr. Weatherbee’s door catches her by surprise, leaving her dazed. Later, when she collapses in the hallway, Veronica’s quick mind jumps to the conclusion that Betty’s faking it—though the truth of her condition is far from clear.