Betty #39

In "A Whole Lot of Hang-Ups," Betty’s quiet afternoons are interrupted by mysterious phone calls she can never answer—always too far from the receiver to catch the line before it goes dead. Written by Hal Smith and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Mark Brewer, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1996 issue captures a small, relatable frustration with a touch of quirky charm. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli perfectly frames the moment of anticipation and missed connection.