Cover: Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli

Betty #36

Apr 1996 · Archie · 1.50 USD; 1.65 CAD

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In "The Sweet Potato Caper or The Tuber Had Appeal," Betty takes a personal interest when a gang of thieves targets Lodge Industries with a bizarre ransom demand—sweet potatoes. With the city’s foundations at risk and the culprit’s motives as odd as the ransom, Betty teams up with her usual crew to crack the case. Written by Bob Bolling and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Ken Selig, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1996 adventure features a cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli.

Contains 3 stories

The Sweet Potato Caper or The Tuber Had Appeal

11 pp · Teen

The Grubbers

In "The Sweet Potato Caper or The Tuber Had Appeal," Betty takes on a bizarre mystery when thieves steal a Lodge Industries boring machine and use it to sabotage buildings—only to demand sweet potatoes as ransom. With the case as odd as it is urgent, Betty’s curiosity is piqued, and she’s determined to uncover the truth behind the tuber-powered heist.

Doll-Ightful

5 pp · Teen

Cousin Lisa (Cooper?)

In "Doll-Ightful," Betty introduces her cousin Lisa to a fun new computer program she and Dilton created—a digital fashion design tool that lets users sketch outfits and see them come to life on animated models. With colorful styles and endless customization, the program turns dressing up into a high-tech game of creativity.

Home Alone

5 pp · Teen

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