Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #21
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Swingers," Betty and Veronica find themselves at odds over a glamorous dress they both admire—Betty, determined to have it on her own terms, stitches a handmade copy, while Veronica, barred from purchasing it herself, finds another way to stir the pot. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled and inked by DeCarlo himself, with vibrant colors by Barry Grossman and crisp lettering by Vincent DeCarlo—the issue captures the classic rivalry with a touch of sly humor. The cover by Dan DeCarlo perfectly frames the tension, a 1.25 USD comic from 1986 that’s still a delight for fans of Archie’s timeless teen drama.
In "A Perfect Copy," Betty and Veronica both admire the same stunning dress in a shop window—Betty, who can't afford it, painstakingly recreates it by hand, while Veronica, barred from buying it herself, finds another way to get what she wants. The tension between friendship and rivalry takes a sharp turn when Veronica’s guilt-laden tactics put Betty’s hard work in jeopardy.
In "Change of Heart!", Jinx’s heartfelt tree carving takes a surprising turn when she spots Greg with Ga Ga, prompting her to redraw the heart into a triangle—just as their little drama unfolds in the quiet woods of Riverdale.
When the boys claim Stag Island as a boys-only territory, Veronica sees it as the ultimate test of her wit and will. With her usual flair and determination, she sets out to prove that no island—no matter how remote—can stay off-limits to her.
In "Art with a Purpose," Betty takes center stage at the school art show with a trio of portraits—herself, Veronica, and Archie—arranged with a playful but pointed message. The story captures a lighthearted moment of teenage creativity and quiet wit, all in the spirit of 1986’s fun, slice-of-life humor.
In "The Dating Game," Veronica schemes to keep Archie all to herself for a special day, only to find her plans upended when her father cleverly flips the script and turns the tables—teaching her a lesson about fairness and honesty in love. A classic Archie Comics-style rom-com with just the right mix of humor and heart.
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