Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #9

In "The Candidates," Veronica takes a page from Betty’s playbook—literally—when she learns Betty’s favored to win a dollhouse competition, with the prize going toward a gift for Archie. With a competitive spark and a dash of mischief, Veronica enters the contest herself, turning a simple craft show into a showdown of friendship, flair, and unexpected rivalry. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art, Jim DeCarlo’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 1988 issue captures the charm and humor of Riverdale’s teenage antics. Stan Goldberg’s cover captures the moment perfectly, spotlighting the girls’ spirited rivalry.