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Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Alison Flood

Betty and Veronica #57

Oct 1992 · Archie · 1.25 USD; 1.25 CAD
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In "Whale, I'll Be," Betty and Veronica find themselves stranded in the desert during a detour on Mr. Lodge’s private jet trip to Yellowstone National Park. With time on their hands, the girls take a break from the usual drama to film a desert tortoise for Betty’s school documentary, capturing the quiet moments between their usual rivalries. Written by Bill Golliher and Dan Parent, with Dan DeCarlo’s classic art and Alison Flood’s crisp inks, this 1992 issue offers a rare, grounded slice of life with a touch of nature and a splash of small-town charm. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood.

Contains 4 stories
Whale, I'll Be
5 pp · Teen
Betty CooperVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeSkip Taylor

In "Whale, I'll Be," Betty and Veronica find themselves on a whale-watching excursion where three whales exhibit behaviors eerily reminiscent of their own dynamic with Archie—leading to a moment of surprising connection and quiet reflection on the sea.

What's For Desert?
5 pp · Teen
Betty CooperVeronica LodgeHiram Lodge

In the vast quiet of the desert, Betty and Veronica find unexpected adventure when Mr. Lodge’s private jet makes an unplanned landing near Yellowstone. With time on their hands, the girls turn their attention to filming a desert tortoise for Betty’s school documentary—turning a roadside delay into a moment of curiosity and connection.

Grin And Bear It
5 pp · Teen
Betty CooperVeronica LodgeHiram Lodge

In "Grin And Bear It," Betty focuses on capturing nature for her documentary while camping in Yellowstone, but her quiet work takes a wild turn when Veronica finds herself in a showdown with a brown bear that’s stolen her travel bag—full of expensive makeup. The clash of wilderness and glamour unfolds across the rugged landscape, where even the most polished plans can’t prepare you for a bear with a taste for beauty.

Dream The Improbable Dream
5 pp · Teen
Betty CooperVeronica LodgeHiram LodgeArchie AndrewsDilton Doiley

In "Dream The Improbable Dream," Veronica’s unsettling nightmare sparks an unexpected passion for animal preservation, leading her to take bold steps she never imagined. Meanwhile, her well-meaning interference accidentally turns Betty’s documentary into a viral sensation, blurring the lines between chaos and chance.

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Full credits

writer Dan Parent
letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan DeCarlo
cover inks Alison Flood

Reprints

Reprinted in Betty og Doris #1/1994 (1994), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #91 (1997), Le Monde de Archie #91

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