Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #85

In "The Big Blowup," Betty's frustration with Archie's lack of interest leads her to flirt with every boy in Riverdale—sparking a surprising rivalry with Veronica, who fears being outshone. With both girls vying for attention, Archie finds himself stuck on the bench, literally and romantically, as the usual love triangle takes a hilariously chaotic turn. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled by DeCarlo and inked by Rudy Lapick, with colors by Victor Gorelick and letters by Vincent DeCarlo—this 1963 classic captures the timeless charm of Riverdale’s high school antics. The cover, by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick, perfectly captures the issue’s playful tension.