Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Betty and Veronica #8

Feb 1988 · Archie · 0.75 USD

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In "Gentlemen Prefer," Betty and Veronica navigate a mall full of holiday shoppers, each determined to return a gift they received—without the other finding out. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, the story captures the playful tension of teenage rivalry and secret schemes, all rendered in vibrant colors by Barry Grossman and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida. The cover, also by Dan DeCarlo, perfectly captures the moment’s lighthearted drama.

Contains 5 stories

Gentlemen Prefer

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantleMoose MasonMidge KlumpMiss GrundyKimberly

Givers and Takers

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsHiram LodgeSmithers the butler

The Christmas Wish

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsHiram LodgeSanta ClausRumpel The Elf

In "The Christmas Wish," a long-overdue letter from young Betty finds its way to the North Pole, nine years after being written. Santa Claus, touched by her simple request that Little Archie and Veronica receive their Christmas wishes, sets out to make her dream come true—long after the season has passed. The results are delightfully unexpected, as Veronica wakes to a mountain of dolls and Archie and Betty share a massive bag of cookies, all thanks to a wish that refused to wait.

The Rock Video

2 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesVeronica LodgeReggie MantleBetty Cooper

The Day After Christmas

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie Andrews

In "The Day After Christmas," Betty and Veronica navigate a surprisingly tense afternoon at the mall, each determined to return a holiday gift without the other finding out. With playful tension and classic rivalry simmering beneath the surface, they tiptoe around one another, hoping their secret won’t be uncovered.