Betty and Veronica #19
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "A Word to the Unwise," Moose’s misunderstanding of the word "doldrums" sends ripples through Riverdale, leaving everyone puzzled—until Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy step in with a dictionary to set things straight. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art, this 1989 issue captures the charm and humor of Archie’s classic small-town antics, with Jim DeCarlo’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering rounding out the nostalgic package. The cover, by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo, perfectly captures the moment of comic confusion.
When Moose misunderstands the word "doldrums" in a classroom discussion, his literal interpretation sends ripples through Riverdale—prompting Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy to hand him a dictionary in hopes of clearing up the confusion.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #126 (1994), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #67 (1994), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #79 (1999), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #121 (2004), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #122 (2004), Jughead's Double Digest #101 (2004), Jughead's Double Digest #157 (2010), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #187 (2011), Archie's Funhouse Double Digest #17 (2016), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #252 (2017), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #280 (2020), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #300 (2022)
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