Cover: Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith

Betty #89

Sep 2000 · Archie · 1.99 USD; 2.19 CAD

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In "Smoothing Things Over," Betty learns a surprising lesson in organization from her military-precise aunt—only to find her newfound order undone when she shares the tips with Veronica, who’s more than happy to lend a few castoffs. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature charm and John Lowe’s crisp inks, this 2000 issue captures the classic Archie-style humor with a touch of wartime precision. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith perfectly captures the lighthearted chaos of the moment.

Contains 4 stories

Smoothing Things Over

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead JonesPop Tate

In "Smoothing Things Over," Betty steps in to save her dad’s struggling ice cream shop during a sweltering summer, when teens are ditching treats for health trends. With a fresh idea and a can-do attitude, she suggests swapping cones for smoothies—turning a business slump into a cool new opportunity.

Scare Crowing

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsHal Cooper

Room and Bored

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperAlice Cooper

Betty’s stuck indoors by a rainy day, so she tackles a sudden urge to clean—only to uncover seven half-finished projects she’d forgotten about. With the sun finally breaking through, she’s still not ready to leave her cozy chaos behind.

The Clutter Campaign

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Betty CooperVeronica Lodge"Colonel Aunty"

In "The Clutter Campaign," Betty learns a military-style system for organizing her closet from her no-nonsense aunt, a colonel with a flair for discipline. When she tries to impress Veronica with her newfound order, the experiment quickly spirals as Betty hoards Veronica’s castoffs—leaving both closets in full chaos.