Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #51
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Sporting Chance," Betty faces a rare challenge when she feels outmatched by Veronica's wealth, prompting Mr. Lodge to step in with a generous offer: a week's worth of money equal to Veronica's allowance, giving Betty a real shot at competing—on equal footing. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style and Vincent DeCarlo’s crisp inks, this classic 1960 issue captures the timeless rivalry with charm and humor. The cover by Harry Lucey and Terry Szenics perfectly captures the playful tension of the moment.
In "Sporting Chance," Betty finds herself unexpectedly matched against Veronica in a friendly competition, but when she laments the financial edge Veronica has, Mr. Lodge steps in with a generous offer: he gives Betty an allowance equal to Veronica’s weekly amount, setting the stage for a week of spirited rivalry.
In "Out-Dated," Veronica dumps Archie for being broke, leaving him stranded at the movies. Betty, hearing the news, rushes to his side with cash in hand, ready to step in—though whether she’s truly ready for what comes next is another story.
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Reprinted in Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #4 (1976), Archie Comics Digest #18 (1976), Archie Comics Digest #19 (1976), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #2 (1977), Jokebook Comics Digest Annual #1 (1977), Jokebook Comics Digest Annual #3 (1978), Archie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #3 (1982), Archie Comics Digest #61 (1983), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #15 (1985), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #34 (1985), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #1 (1987), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #52 (1991), Archie: The Best of Harry Lucey #1 (2011)
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