Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #86

Jul 1974 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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“Dateline Deceit”

In "Dateline Deceit," Veronica's attempt to impress her friends with lofty quotes backfires when Miss Grundy, the one person who truly knows her references, gently calls her out. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob Bolling with inks by Rudy Lapick, this 1974 classic features a sharp, humorous moment of truth from the usually unflappable teacher. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick captures the scene with signature charm.

writer Frank Doyle · artist Bob Bolling · inker Rudy Lapick · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick

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Cast · 7 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Jughead Jones Miss Grundy Mr. Lodge Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge

Full credits

writer Frank Doyle

artist Bob Bolling

inker Rudy Lapick

letterer Bill Yoshida

cover pencils Dan DeCarlo

cover inks Rudy Lapick

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Veronica has become a pseudo-intellectual snob, quoting bits of literature and history to make herself seem superior to her friends. Miss Grundy, who actually understands these subjects, puts Veronica in her place.

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