Betty and Veronica Spectacular #85

Name: Betty and Veronica Spectacular #85
Brand: Archie

Nov 2008 · Archie · 2.25 USD

“An Axe to Grind”

In "An Axe to Grind," Betty and Veronica gear up for a spooky movie night, only to find their plans interrupted when the lights go out—leaving the boys to seize the moment and turn the tables with a little Halloween mischief. Written and illustrated by Dan Parent, with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Jack Morelli, this 2008 Archie tale captures the classic rivalry and playful tension between the Riverdale teens, all under a cover by Dan Parent.

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writer, artist Dan Parent · inker Rich Koslowski · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Jack Morelli · cover Dan Parent

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Cast · 15 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Cheryl Blossom Chuck Clayton Dilton Doiley Hermione Lodge Hiram Lodge Jughead Jones Midge Klump Miss Grundy Moose Mason Mr. Weatherbee Nancy Woods Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge

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writer, artist Dan Parent

inker Rich Koslowski

colorist Barry Grossman

letterer Jack Morelli

cover pencils, inks Dan Parent

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Betty and Veronica plan a Halloween evening watching scary movies, but the power goes out and the boys decide it is the perfect chance to scare the girls.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).