Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #58
In "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.
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Veronica is impressed by a Frenchman her father brought home to dinner. Archie decides to take a class in French to impress Veronica, but when he becomes fluent in French, Veronica is now impressed by an Italian from the Rome office.
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