Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Alison Flood

Betty #40

Aug 1996 · Archie · 1.50 USD; 1.65 CAD

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In "Grin and Bear It!", Betty gets a little more than she bargained for when her Aunt Helen sends her a novelty tee that says "I Heart Teddy Bears" — a gift meant for a single visit. Wearing it only to impress her aunt, Betty finds herself suddenly swamped by an unexpected avalanche of teddy bears, all thanks to the gang’s mistaken belief that she’s a devoted collector. Written by Bill Golliher and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Pat Kennedy, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood captures the playful chaos perfectly.

Contains 4 stories

Grin and Bear It!

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperAlice CooperCaramelVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantleHal Cooper

Betty’s Aunt Helen sends her a novelty tee that reads "I Heart Teddy Bears," which she wears only during her aunt’s visit—until her friends catch sight of it and leap to the conclusion that she’s a full-blown teddy bear fanatic. Suddenly, Betty’s life is overrun with bears, each one more absurd than the last, as her classmates and neighbors try to outdo each other in gift-giving.

Kid Stuff

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie Andrews

In "Kid Stuff," Betty and Archie revisit an old playground now refreshed for preschoolers, sparking a playful trip down memory lane as they join the kids on the swings and slides—rekindling childhood joy in unexpected ways.

The Last Word

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperAlice CooperHal CooperMidge Klump

The Big Countdown

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperAlice CooperVeronica LodgeCoach KleatsMiss Grundy