Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Alison Flood

Betty and Veronica #86

Apr 1995 · Archie · 1.50 USD

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In "Love & Hisses," Cheryl stirs up trouble with a flurry of sly Valentine's Day notes, each pretending to come from someone else—Archie, Betty, or Veronica—sparking playful chaos and jealousy in Riverdale. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, the issue features crisp inks by Alison Flood and vibrant colors by Barry Grossman, all on a cover by DeCarlo and Flood that captures the drama with a touch of classic charm.

Contains 4 stories

Love & Hisses

6 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie AndrewsJughead JonesSmithers the butlerCheryl Blossom

In "Love & Hisses," Cheryl sets her sights on Archie by sending scathing Valentine's Day notes—signed by Betty and Veronica—intending to stir chaos among the trio. As the prank unfolds, the usual dynamics of Riverdale's love triangle begin to fray under the weight of misdirected messages.

Juggling the Books

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeMr. Morgan

The Reading Lesson

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeMidge KlumpArchie AndrewsMiss GrundyMr. WeatherbeeReggie MantleMoose Mason

Skate Mates

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeMidge KlumpArchie AndrewsReggie Mantle

In "Skate Mates," Betty and Veronica find themselves unexpectedly united by a shared dislike of ice skating—each convinced the other steals the spotlight, one for her grace, the other for her clumsy charm. As they confide in Midge, the tension between them reveals a surprising common ground beneath their rivalry.