Betty and Me #126
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Negative," Archie’s latest attempt to dodge a date with Betty takes a turn when he tries to bail in favor of Veronica—only to find himself on the receiving end of a clever, unexpected response. Written and drawn by Dick Malmgren, with inks by Jon D'Agostino and colors by Barry Grossman, this 1982 Archie classic captures a moment of playful tension with a touch of classic teen drama. The cover, penciled and inked by Dan DeCarlo, perfectly frames the scene’s mix of mischief and emotion.
In "Negative," Betty and Archie skip the movie they paid for to share a kiss in the theater, sparking a moment of teenage recklessness. Mr. Andrews, ever the voice of reason, gives them a lecture about saving money and choosing better ways to spend their time.
Archie’s been dodging Betty all week with increasingly ridiculous excuses—ranging from a sudden case of stage fright to a mysterious appointment with a time-traveling barber—just to sneak off with Veronica. But when Betty finally catches on, she doesn’t cry or yell; she gives him a look that says everything, and maybe something more.
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Reprinted in Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #28 (1988), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #74 (1988), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #35 (1992), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #79 (1995)
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