Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica Annual #4

In "Just Desserts," Jughead reluctantly takes the role of judge in the home economics class dressmaking contest, setting the stage for a sweetly tense showdown when Veronica’s accidental (or not?) food stain threatens Betty’s chances—right as the two identical dresses are about to be judged.

In "Betty's Lending Library...", Betty sets up a makeshift book exchange with delightfully absurd titles like *The Kiss in the Dark* by Noah Peekin and *Love in the Rockies* by Cliff Dweller, turning her bedroom into a whimsical lending hub. The humor shines through the playful parody of romance novel tropes, all while Jo and Veronica lend a hand—though not necessarily in the way Betty expects.

In "Caught in the Facts!", Veronica tries to outdo Betty by luring Archie to her "super" 36-inch television for a fight night, but Betty has a surprise of her own—ringside seats that just might steal Archie back. The rivalry heats up in this playful 1956 installment from Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica Annual #4.

In this lighthearted 1956 tale from *Archie's Girls, Betty and Veronica Annual #4*, Archie and Reggie misinterpret Betty and Veronica’s picnic instructions—taking “blue jeans” literally and showing up with two women named Jean, much to the confusion (and amusement) of the girls. The story unfolds with classic teen humor as the boys’ misunderstanding leads to a series of playful, chaotic mix-ups.

In "Photo Finish!", Betty and Veronica team up—well, sort of—to throw a wrench into Archie and Reggie’s photo contest entry, secretly loosening a section of rail on the footbridge where their model is supposed to pose. The tension builds as the girls’ prank threatens to upend the competition, all while the real danger lies in the wobbly rail and the photo shoot’s precarious setup.

In "Respectable Receptacles!", Jughead’s unusual collection of ash trays—meant as a gift from Reggie—catches unexpected attention when Veronica dismisses them as plain ash trays, only for Betty to take them instead. Turns out, the "simple" receptacles are actually rare antiques gathered by Jughead’s Navy uncle, turning a prank into a surprising discovery.