Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #9
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
Archie finds himself caught in a whirlwind of awkwardness when Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee enlist him to ask Ethel out—just to keep her on the field hockey team. With nerves on edge and a date that’s more about team morale than romance, Archie’s trying to navigate the game of courtship without losing his cool.
In "Hobby Lobby," Veronica finds out Betty is the favorite in a dollhouse competition—and that Betty plans to use the prize to win Archie’s attention. Determined not to be outdone, Veronica enters the contest too, turning a friendly rivalry into a crafty showdown.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Joke Book Magazine #67 (1962), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #137 (1969), Archie Giant Series Magazine #246 (1976), That Wilkin Boy #40 (1977), Everything's Archie #59 (1977), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #295 (1980), Pep #375 (1981), Archie at Riverdale High #87 (1982), Jughead's Jokes #78 (1982), Archie at Riverdale High #94 (1983)
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