Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Betty and Me #184

Jul 1990 · Archie · 1.00 USD; 1.20 CAD; 0.75 GBP

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In "Spotlight on Betty Cooper," Betty takes the lead as she and Archie tackle a home economics assignment: shopping for groceries on a tight budget. But Archie’s charm and weakness for a friendly face—especially when it comes from a persuasive sales lady—put their plan in jeopardy. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1990 issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo, capturing the classic charm of the Archie universe.

Contains 4 stories

Spotlight on Betty Cooper

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsVeronica LodgeCaramel (Betty's cat)Mr. FlutesnootMoose MasonJughead JonesChuck ClaytonMiss GrundyCyndi

The Assignment

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsMiss HagglyJughead Jones

In "The Assignment," Betty and Archie face off in a real-world test of budgeting skills when Miss Haggly tasks them with shopping for groceries on a tight budget. Archie’s charm, however, quickly becomes his downfall as he finds himself swayed by every friendly smile and clever pitch from the store’s sales staff.

Net Loss

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsVeronica LodgeTerrence V. Worthing III

In "Net Loss," Betty and Archie team up with Veronica and the club’s tennis pro for a doubles match, but when the pro easily outplays Archie and mocks him, Betty steps in to even the score—setting the stage for a showdown on the court.

Happy Daze

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsHal CooperAlice CooperDilton DoilyNancy WoodsChuck ClaytonJughead JonesReggie MantleVeronica LodgePop Tate

In "Happy Daze," Betty's low spirits prompt Archie to organize a party to lift her mood—only to mislabel it a "Depression Party," sending the gang into a whirlwind of mistaken interpretations. As everyone scrambles to prepare, the real reason behind the gathering stays hidden, setting up a lighthearted mix-up full of well-meaning chaos.