Betty #133
In "The Big Sleep," Betty faces a heartfelt dilemma as she juggles extra jobs to afford the perfect dress for the dance she promised Archie—only to accidentally oversleep and miss it entirely. Written by Barbara Slate and brought to life with warm, expressive art by Stan Goldberg and inks by John Lowe, this 2004 issue captures the quiet charm and relatable anxiety of teenage anticipation. The cover, penciled by Goldberg and inked by Bob Smith, perfectly captures the moment of sleepy regret.
In "The Last Dance," Betty pulls double duty to afford the perfect dress for the big event—her promised final dance with Archie—but after a grueling day, she accidentally sleeps through it all. The story captures the quiet ache of missed moments and the weight of promises, all wrapped in the familiar rhythm of high school life.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #248 (2008), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #191 (2009), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #201 (2010), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #198 (2012), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #242 (2015), Archie 1000 Page Comics Gala #[nn] (2015), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #53 (2015), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #252 (2017), Archie 1000 Page Comics Compendium #[nn] (2017), Archie Giant Comics Roll #[nn] (2018), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #258 (2018), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #260 (2018), World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #31 (2024), Archie 1000 Page Comics Triumph #[nn] (2024)
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