Cover: Dan Parent & Dan DeCarlo & Alison Flood

Betty #3

Dec 1992 · Archie · 1.25 USD; 1.25 CAD

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In "Lucky Loser," Betty finds herself unexpectedly in the spotlight as she and Cyndi Washington of Hasslehead High are the top contenders in the Tri-City High Schools mini-marathon. Written by Bob Bolling and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Rudy Lapick and colors by Barry Grossman, the story captures the tension and heart of high school competition, all rendered with the classic charm of Archie's 1992 lineup. The cover, a vibrant collaboration by Dan Parent, Dan DeCarlo, and Alison Flood, perfectly captures the spirited energy of the race.

Contains 5 stories

Lucky Loser

5 pp · Teen

In "Lucky Loser," Betty finds herself neck-and-neck with Cyndi Washington of Hasslehead High in the Tri-City High Schools mini-marathon, the favorite to win. But when a moment of unexpected kindness pulls her off course, the race—and her chances—hang in the balance.

Odds On It!

1 pp · Teen

Pizza with Extra Heart

6 pp · Teen

Terry TerwilligerTammy Terwilliger

In "Pizza with Extra Heart," Betty orchestrates a simple delivery run with Archie, only to have it spiral into chaos when the mischievous Terwilliger twins turn the moment into a wild caper—pretending Archie is a bandit and lassoing him right on the doorstep. The story captures that classic blend of teenage awkwardness and playful mischief, all wrapped in a cozy, slightly absurd slice of small-town life.

Half A Point Well Taken

5 pp · Teen

Growing Pains

6 pp · Teen

Charles Parker