Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #86
In "Rivals?", Veronica is heartbroken over her sick tropical fish, George—unaware that Archie mistakes the fish for a rival suitor. When Archie vows to teach the mysterious "rival" a lesson, the misunderstanding spirals into a classic Archie-style mix of humor and high-stakes drama. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style and Rudy Lapick’s crisp inks, this 1963 classic features Bob White’s playful cover art.
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Veronica is distraught because George, her tropical fish, is sick. Not knowing George is a fish, Archie vows to pummel the rival who caused Veronica to break their date.
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