Betty and Me #86

In this lighthearted 1977 tale from *Betty and Me* #86, Betty Cooper finds herself momentarily lost in Hollywood after splitting from her friends. An eccentric actor named Conrad Kooke, convinced she’s his long-lost love Beverly Hill, offers her a ride—leading Archie, Jughead, and Veronica to scatter in search of her.

In this quirky 1977 tale from *Betty and Me* #86, Betty Cooper finds herself caught in a farcical role-playing game with Conrad Kooke, who’s convinced she’s the glamorous Beverly Hill. Meanwhile, Veronica uncovers a long-lost wax figure of her childhood crush, cowboy actor Steele Woole, sparking a surprisingly heartfelt moment. As Archie sets off on a comically self-directed mission to track down Betty, the trio’s paths collide in a whirlwind of mistaken identities and unexpected detours—just as the bus ride begins.

In this delightfully chaotic chapter of "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper (Part III)," Betty finds herself caught in a bizarre fashion-forward scheme when Conrad makes her wear one of Beverly’s flamboyant costumes. Archie’s arrival at Conrad’s house takes a comedic turn when he’s roped into helping with the film instead of rescuing her, while Jughead sets off on a bike heist to find her—leading Veronica and her ever-present Steele Woole wax dummy on a wild, wax-coated chase. The trio’s arrival at Conrad’s only deepens the absurdity, as the eccentric filmmaker welcomes Steele with open arms.

In this delightfully absurd chapter from *Betty and Me* #86, Archie steps into the director’s chair for a theatrical mishap that goes hilariously wrong. When Veronica’s passionate kiss melts a stage dummy under the spotlight, chaos ensues—Jughead rescues a frustrated Betty, who promptly sends Archie tumbling into a pool. The usual teenage antics reach peak silliness in this six-page comic gem.