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Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Betty #53

Sep 1997 · Archie · 1.50 USD; 1.65 CAD
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In "Show and Tell," Victor Gorelick spins a lighthearted behind-the-scenes look at the Archie universe, spotlighting the new "Archie Beach Patrol" t-shirts and the renewal of the Sabrina TV series by ABC. With playful nods to upcoming titles like Archie & Friends #25 and Cheryl Blossom #6—complete with cover reproductions—this issue offers a fun, collectible snapshot of the early '90s Archie lineup, all rendered in the classic style of Dan DeCarlo on the cover.

Contains 3 stories
Show and Tell
6 pp · Teen
Hot 'n' Spicy
6 pp · Teen
Uncle Bob (Blossom?)
The 'Zine Machine
12 pp · Teen

In "The 'Zine Machine," Betty takes the lead on launching the gang’s own magazine, stepping into the role of editor with enthusiasm—only to discover that making tough calls doesn’t always mean keeping friendships intact. The creative chaos of compiling stories, art, and opinions tests her leadership and her loyalty in ways she didn’t expect.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (NM) $5
CGC 9.8 · 3 in census $111*
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $52*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $45*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $38*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $37*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $30*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
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Cast · 11 characters

Full credits

letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils, inks Dan DeCarlo

Reprints

Reprinted in Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #176 (2002), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #131 (2002), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #173 (2009), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #238 (2014), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #281 (2020), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #285 (2020), Archie Showcase Digest #3 (2021)

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