Betty #106
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Dinner Date," Betty and Chuck spark a schoolwide frenzy with their hand-decorated sneakers, only to land in detention when Mr. Weatherbee bans the quirky footwear. But when Superintendent Hassle praises the ban as a clever fix for a winter sandal trend causing frostbite elsewhere, the principal not only frees the duo but embraces their stylish footwear with surprising enthusiasm. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by John Lowe, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith captures the lighthearted chaos of the moment.
In "The Dinner Date," Betty tries to convince her parents that Archie is responsible by inviting him over for dinner—only to watch chaos unfold as he inadvertently destroys everything in sight. Despite the mess, the Coopers can’t help but smile, agreeing that while Archie may be a disaster, he’s always worth the trouble.
In "Sole Power," Betty and Chuck spark a wild trend with their hand-decorated sneakers, only to land in detention when Mr. Weatherbee bans the footwear. But when Superintendent Hassle hears about the icy feet of girls in other schools, he praises Weatherbee’s unexpected wisdom in turning the fad around—leading to a surprising twist and a heartfelt embrace of the sneakers.
Betty confides in her sister about the dilemma of liking both Archie and Adam, caught in the middle of their growing rivalry. Her sister offers a simple, sharp perspective: it’s not Betty who’s the problem—she’s just the reason the boys are the ones in trouble.
In "Santa's Li'l Helpers," Betty finds herself working alongside a mall Santa who’s lost his holiday spark—cynical about the season’s commercialism and just in it for the paycheck. When two kids return his lost wallet, their small act of kindness begins to thaw his frosty demeanor, reminding him of what Christmas might still mean.
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Reprinted in Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #11 (2006), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #172 (2007), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #175 (2007), Archie Comics Digest #235 (2007), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #221 (2012), Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #21 (2012), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #231 (2015), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #251 (2016), Archie and Me Comics Digest #2 (2018), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #277 (2020), World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #13 (2022), World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #35 (2024)
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