Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #58
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Karate Kidder," Archie's attempt to win Veronica's favor by learning French takes an unexpected turn when his fluency impresses not her—but a visiting Italian from the Rome office. Written by Jim Ruth and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr. with inks by Jim DeCarlo, this 1992 digest tale captures the classic Archie charm with a playful twist on language and love. The cover, penciled by Dan DeCarlo and inked by Alison Flood, perfectly captures the lighthearted spirit of the story.
In "The Karate Kidder," Betty’s beachside karate practice takes a surprising turn when Veronica, restless and drawn by a charming stranger, steps away from the group—only to find herself in a sticky situation. With quick thinking and a very different kind of belt, she turns the tables before things get out of hand.
In "One Track Mind!", Betty jumps to conclusions when she hears Archie and Mr. Lodge discussing a land development project—only to storm in convinced they’re threatening a local church. Her dramatic intervention leads to a surprising reveal: the plan is actually for a model railroad track, not a real estate takeover.
In "There Is This Triangle!", Veronica hands Archie concert tickets, only to fume when he suggests taking Betty instead. Frustrated by the classic love triangle, she breaks the fourth wall and directly asks Dan DeCarlo to rewrite the story.
In "Goodbye Ol' Paint...", Veronica’s prank with a sabotaged can of paint backfires when Jughead steps in to even the score—setting off a playful chain of sabotage between the girls. With Archie caught in the middle, the usual rivalry takes a wild turn as each tries to outwit the other, one prank at a time.
Archie tries to impress Veronica by learning French after she’s charmed by a visiting Frenchman her father brings home. But just as he gains confidence in his new skills, Veronica’s attention shifts to an Italian colleague from the Rome office—leaving Archie wondering if he should’ve studied something else.
In "Gorgeous Leader," Jo and Melody enlist a whirlwind of charm to sidetrack Pepper for her birthday surprise, summoning a flock of devoted boys to keep her occupied—just long enough to pull off their plan. With Melody at the helm and a wave of teenage adoration at her command, chaos and laughs follow as the day unfolds.
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↩ Reprints Laugh Comics / Laugh #157 (1964), Archie Giant Series Magazine #153 (1968), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #128 (1968), Pep #230 (1969), Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #6 (1969), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #155 (1970), Josie and the Pussycats #66 (1972), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #201 (1974), Betty and Me #63 (1975), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #92 (1983), Archie at Riverdale High #113 (1987), Archie #349 (1987), Archie #350 (1987), Archie #353 (1987), Betty and Veronica #6 (1987), Everything's Archie #132 (1987), Veronica #1 (1989)
Reprinted in Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #75 (1998), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #109 (2002), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #70 (2002), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #263 (2018)
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