Archie Showcase Digest #17
In "Small Is Big," Betty and Veronica go head-to-head in a playful rivalry with surprisingly big consequences, each trying their own approach to win Archie’s attention—Betty with homemade cookies and a classic charm, Veronica with a bold dress and a splash of perfume. The moment Archie arrives, their carefully laid plans unravel in hilarious, messy fashion, turning a simple evening into a chaotic showdown of intentions and unintended consequences. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—inked by Rudy Lapick and lettered by Vincent DeCarlo—this charming, high-spirited tale captures the enduring chemistry of Riverdale’s most iconic trio. The cover, by Dan Parent, perfectly captures the lighthearted tension of the moment.
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Betty tries the "old-fashioned girl" approach by baking cookies to get Archie. Veronica goes for the sexy dress and perfume method. They invite Archie over, where Betty ruins Veronica's dress and Veronica ruins Betty's cookies.
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