Betty #137

Jul 2004 · Archie · 2.19 USD

📊 ~2,214 copies sold its debut month

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In "Givers and Takers," Betty takes a surprising turn when an old diary sparks a moment of reflection on her relationship with Archie—just as things start to feel a little too heavy, she finds a fresh perspective. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Stan Goldberg’s signature art and Bob Smith’s crisp inks, this 2004 issue captures a quiet, character-driven moment in Riverdale, with Barry Grossman’s colors and Vickie Williams’ lettering adding warmth to the story. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith perfectly frames the mood of a girl on the edge of a revelation.

Contains 6 stories

Givers and Takers

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeSmithers

Career Plans

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperMiss Burple (a high school guidance counselor)Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeWaldo WeatherbeeDilton Doiley (cameo)

In "Career Plans," Betty imagines herself as a movie star in wildly different genres, each time with Archie as her co-lead—until Veronica keeps swooping in to steal him away. Frustrated by the recurring plot twist, Betty decides she’d rather spend her future in a lab than on a film set.

Chore Score

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperAlice Cooper

Diary Doings

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperPolly CooperArchie AndrewsFlashbacks: Little Archie AndrewsLittle Veronica LodgeLittle Betty CooperPop Tate

In "Diary Doings," Betty flips through an old diary while prepping for a date and stumbles on painful memories of how Archie's behavior has often fallen short—only to realize, with a sigh and a smile, that she’s finally grown past it. Written with a wink and drawn in classic Betty style, the story captures a moment of self-awareness wrapped in lighthearted humor.

Deep Thinker

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperArchie Andrews

Weathering the Weather

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperHal CooperAlice CooperArchie AndrewsPop Tate (cameo)