Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "For Whom the Bar-Bells Toll," Archie finds himself in a sticky situation when Veronica’s purse spills its contents and she insists he stuff everything into his pockets. What starts as a simple favor quickly spirals into a series of awkward mishaps, especially when a misplaced handshake leaves Archie’s hands smeared with lipstick. Written by Sy Reit and illustrated by George Frese, this 1952 classic captures the lighthearted chaos of teenage life, with a cover by Bill Vigoda.
In "Southern Comfort," a gentleman with a smooth Southern drawl sweeps into Riverdale, delighting Betty and Veronica with his old-fashioned charm and polished manners—just when they’d started to wonder if chivalry was a thing of the past. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures a lighthearted moment of flirtation and Southern flair in a classic Archie-style romp.
In "It's in the Bag!", Veronica’s chaotic purse spill leads to a series of comical mishaps when Archie volunteers to help stuff everything back in—only to find his pockets quickly overflowing. The situation takes a sticky turn when he reaches into his pocket to shake Mr. Weatherbee’s hand, leaving a trail of lipstick behind.
In "Telaphoney," Betty and Veronica are left in suspense when the phone rings just once before cutting off, sparking a late-night mission to uncover who called—each racing to dial their friends, hoping to piece together the mystery of the unreturned call.
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