Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #24
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Fools and Kings," Archie is stunned to see a bruise on Veronica's neck—only to learn it came from a passionate moment with Reggie. When Betty reveals she got a similar mark from a champagne cork, Archie’s relief turns into a playful moment of his own, leaving Betty with a new bruise and a smile. A classic mix of mistaken identity and teenage romance, this 1987 issue captures the charm of the Archie universe with a wink and a smile, written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr., with cover art by Dan DeCarlo.
In "A Clean Break," the ever-put-upon janitor Swensen faces a crisis when his vacuum cleaner gives out—prompting him to seek help from the school’s faculty. What follows is a lighthearted, slightly chaotic mix of good intentions and surprisingly poor repair attempts, as even the most capable teachers struggle to fix a simple machine.
In "The Inner Man," Samantha tries to boost Bingo’s confidence by reminding him of his hidden strengths, but her well-meaning pep talk accidentally convinces him he’s a powerhouse—leading him to challenge a fearsome, hulking bruiser with nothing but bravado and a big smile.
Archie’s determined to read that book without stepping outside—so when the rain starts, he’s left scrambling through the downpour, chasing after a single volume he can’t seem to find. With the storm raging and his patience wearing thin, one thing’s for sure: the book’s not going to read itself.
Archie is stunned when he notices a bruise on Veronica's neck, only to learn it came from a passionate moment with Reggie—prompting a sudden shift in his mood. When Betty shares her own bruise, claiming it came from a wayward champagne cork, Archie’s relief turns into a joyful surprise. The moment takes an unexpected turn as the truth behind the marks unfolds in a sweet, lighthearted twist.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Joke Book Magazine #167 (1971), Jughead's Jokes #41 (1974), Laugh Comics / Laugh #290 (1975), Pep #302 (1975), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #99 (1975), Pep #311 (1976), Jughead's Jokes #48 (1976), That Wilkin Boy #36 (1976), Pep #323 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #243 (1978), Archie at Riverdale High #53 (1978), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #289 (1980), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #266 (1980), Laugh Comics / Laugh #348 (1980), Pep #359 (1980), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #267 (1980), Everything's Archie #90 (1981), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #148 (1981), Laugh Comics / Laugh #360 (1981), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #81 (1981), Archie #312 (1982), Archie #313 (1982), Betty and Me #127 (1982), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #158 (1982)
Reprinted in B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #246 (2016)
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