B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #232
In "A Battle Royal," Betty’s decision to leave Veronica off her list of the school’s most fashionable girls sparks a rift between the two longtime friends, leading to hurt feelings and a dramatic breakup. As tempers flare and old tensions rise, only Polly and Mrs. Lodge can remind them of the bond that once defined their friendship. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Jeff Shultz, with inks by Al Milgrom and colors by Barry Grossman, this heartfelt story captures the messy, emotional heart of teenage friendship — all on a 3.99 USD cover from 2013. The cover, by Bill Galvan and Bob Smith, perfectly captures the drama in motion.
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Betty writes an article in the paper about the 10 most fashionable girls at school but leaves Veronica's name out of the list. That makes Veronica angry and she talks about Betty behind her back -- and Betty finds out. Both are hurt, and they angrily decide to terminate their friendship. Only Polly and Mrs. Lodge remind them of why they were friends in the first place.
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