Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Betty and Me #19

Feb 1969 · Archie · 0.12 USD

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

In "The Magic Touch," Archie tries to win back Veronica’s favor after accidentally forgetting their anniversary, only to find himself caught between two dances—Betty’s and Veronica’s—when the gift he meant as a gesture of goodwill takes an unexpectedly personal turn. Written by Dick Malmgren and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style and Rudy Lapick’s crisp inks, this 1969 gem captures the sweet chaos of teenage romance, with a handmade dress and a Nehru jacket at the heart of the mix-up. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly captures the moment’s fluttering tension.

Contains 5 stories

The Magic Touch

6 pp · Humor, Teen

In "The Magic Touch," Betty's over-the-top reaction to Archie's slightest touch baffles everyone—especially her dad and Archie's dad, who can't fathom what could make someone so utterly undone by someone so… ordinary. The story captures the classic teenage chaos of crushes gone wild, all in a lighthearted, 1969-era slice of humor.

Sound Off!

1 pp · Humor, Children

Picture Perfect

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Cousin Bruce

A Stitch in Time

7 pp · Humor, Teen

In "A Stitch in Time," Archie tries to win back Veronica’s favor after forgetting their anniversary, only to find her furious when he plans to take Betty to a dance. When he offers her a dress he stitched himself—complete with a few too many hems and a surprising pocket—he’s not sure if it’s a gesture of love or a fashion disaster.

A Helping Hand

5 pp · Humor, Teen