Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #34
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Snob Appeal," Melody takes a stand against fashion with a surprising cause: she believes synthetic fabrics like orlons and nylons deserve rights, accusing Josie and Alexandra of endangering "synthetic animals" with their fur coats. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled by Dan DeCarlo and inked by Jim DeCarlo on the cover—this 1989 digest issue blends humor and heart, all in a story that questions what it means to be truly "real."
In "Skin Game," Melody takes a stand against what she sees as the cruel exploitation of synthetic animals, accusing Josie and Alexandra of endangering species like "orlons, dynels, and nylons" for their fur coats. Her outrage leads her to confront Mr. Cabot, pleading for the rights of synthetic creatures to live freely—no matter how absurd the idea may sound.
Archie’s knack for breaking things has finally gone too far—so Mr. Lodge, determined to curb his antics, brings home a mysterious, unbreakable vase and dares Archie to try and smash it. With the challenge set, Archie’s usual mischief meets a new kind of test, and the line between stubbornness and obsession starts to blur.
Sabrina taps into Aunt Hilda’s magic mirror and finds herself in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692—just in time to be accused of witchcraft, and with the evidence to prove it. The only thing standing between her and the gallows? A few well-timed spells and a whole lot of panic.
In "Share the Pain," Veronica’s sudden toothache sends her into a dramatic spiral, forcing her to cancel plans to attend a big concert with Archie—only to twist the situation so he stays home too, ensuring he won’t go with Betty. The story captures the familiar mix of teenage drama and playful manipulation, all in five quick, sharp pages.
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↩ Reprints Archie's TV Laugh-Out #24 (1974), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #204 (1975), Life with Archie #163 (1975), Laugh Comics / Laugh #301 (1976), Josie and the Pussycats #94 (1977), Jughead's Jokes #54 (1977), Reggie and Me #101 (1977), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #122 (1978), Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #45 (1978), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #255 (1979), Jughead's Jokes #63 (1979), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #263 (1979), Pep #369 (1981), Jughead's Jokes #72 (1981), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #276 (1981), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #313 (1982), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #317 (1982), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #285 (1982), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #319 (1982), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #321 (1982), Archie #321 (1983), Archie Giant Series Magazine #533 (1983), Archie #327 (1984), Jughead #332 (1984)
Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #125 (1994), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #42 (1994), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #114 (1994), Jughead's Double Digest #61 (1999), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #84 (1999), Jughead's Double Digest #104 (2004)
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