Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #289
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Voices of Change," Veronica takes a bold stand when she decides the endless homework load is ruining school spirit—and heads straight to Mr. Weatherbee to demand a change. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—pencils and inks by Dan DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida—this 1980 issue captures a rare moment of teenage activism in Riverdale. The cover, also by Dan DeCarlo, perfectly captures Veronica’s determined resolve.
In "Voices of Change," Veronica takes a stand when she notices the school's heavy homework load is stealing time from students' social lives. Determined to make a difference, she marches into Mr. Weatherbee’s office with a bold proposal—only to find herself navigating the unexpected challenges of being a student advocate.
In "Career Sphere," Betty imagines herself thriving in a series of ambitious careers, from astronaut to fashion designer—only for Veronica to casually appear and upstage her at every turn. The story captures the playful rivalry between the two friends through a series of whimsical daydreams, each one highlighting how Veronica’s presence, no matter how small, shifts the spotlight.
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Reprinted in Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica [So Much Fun] #289 (1987), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #49 (1987), Archie Comics Digest #83 (1987), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #24 (1987), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #29 (1992), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #57 (1992), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #85 (1997), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #147 (2007), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #199 (2012), Best of Archie Comics Betty and Veronica #2 (2018), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #270 (2019), Archie 80th Anniversary Jumbo Comics Digest #2 (2021), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #319 (2024), Betty et Véronica #100
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