Betty and Veronica #234
In "A Battle Royal," Betty and Veronica's long-standing rivalry takes a sharp turn when Betty's school article omits Veronica from her list of the 10 most fashionable girls, sparking hurt feelings and whispered accusations. As their friendship fractures, only Polly and Mrs. Lodge step in to remind them of what they once shared. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Jeff Shultz, with inks by Al Milgrom, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Jack Morelli, this 2008 issue captures the emotional stakes of teenage friendship with quiet precision. The cover, by Jeff Shultz and Al Milgrom, perfectly frames the tension between the two rivals.
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Betty writes an article in the paper about the 10 most fashionable girls at school but leaves Veronica's name out of the list. That makes Veronica angry and she talks about Betty behind her back -- and Betty finds out. Both are hurt, and they angrily decide to terminate their friendship. Only Polly and Mrs. Lodge remind them of why they were friends in the first place.
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