Betty and Me #143
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn the far future, under the oceans, a descendant of Mr. Weatherbee teaches a history class about the enduring legacy of Archie and his friends. "The Little Guy" explores how their everyday lives shaped a civilization that survived through innovation and resilience. Written by George Gladir, illustrated by Stan Goldberg, and colored by Barry Grossman, with lettering by Bill Yoshida, the issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo.
In "The Little Guy," Archie struggles with a moral dilemma when he asks Betty to do his math homework so he can take Veronica to the dance. Torn between his promise and his guilt, he finds himself drawn back to Betty, proving that even small choices can have big consequences.
In "The Matchmakers," Miss Grundy is heartbroken after being teased by students, prompting Archie and Betty to step in with a well-meaning plan: they try to cheer her up by arranging a match with another teacher who shares her fascination with ancient Indian lore. The story unfolds with the kind of lighthearted, heartfelt humor that defines Betty and Me, as the teens navigate the awkward terrain of matchmaking with more enthusiasm than experience.
In a far-future underwater world where humanity survives beneath the waves, a history lesson reveals how Archie and his friends—once ordinary teens—became legendary figures whose choices shaped the survival of civilization. Through the eyes of Mr. Weatherbee’s descendant, the story explores how the everyday lives of teens like Jo and her friends left an unexpected mark on the course of human history.
In "The Gremlins Are Coming," Betty’s day takes a bizarre turn when she encounters a real gremlin—only to accidentally insult him by calling him cute. Now cursed with relentless bad luck at school, she’s left scrambling to figure out how to fix things before the day spirals completely out of control.
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Reprinted in Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #40 (1990), Betty and Veronica Annual Digest Magazine #2 (1990), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #99 (1998), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #104 (2002), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #74 (2003), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #120 (2008), Archie 1000 Page Comics Bonanza #[nn] (2014), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #219 (2014), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #38 (2014), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #279 (2020), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #290 (2021)
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