Betty's Diary #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Art Lesson," Betty finds herself unexpectedly in charge of Veronica's dog during a weekend trip, only to discover that the quiet Lodge mansion holds more surprises than she bargained for. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr. with inks by Jim DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1986 issue captures the charm and quiet chaos of Riverdale life. The cover by Dan DeCarlo captures the moment with a touch of whimsy.
In "The Art Lesson," Betty enters her macaroni sculpture of Archie into a school art competition, unsure if her quirky creation stands a chance. When unexpected chaos turns the sculpture into a melted mess, the judges mistake its form for bold artistic intent—leaving Betty’s fate hanging in the balance.
In "My Secret Wish!!" from Betty's Diary #1 (1986), Betty finds herself unexpectedly alone at the Lodge mansion while caring for Veronica's dog, only to discover the quiet estate holds more surprises than she ever imagined. With the house eerily still and secrets whispering through the halls, Betty’s weekend takes a turn she never saw coming.
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Reprinted in Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #94 (1991), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #19 (1991), Dan DeCarlo #[nn] (1992), Archie Comics Digest #124 (1993), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #84 (1996), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #97 (1998), Archie Americana Series #5 (2001), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #79 (2003), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #127 (2004), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #146 (2006), Archie 1000 Page Comics Jamboree #[nn] (2013), The Best of Archie Comics #3 (2013), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #236 (2013), Archie Comics Spectacular Friends Forever #[nn] (2015), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #51 (2015), Archie Spotlight Digest: Archie 75th Anniversary Digest #6 (2017), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #256 (2017), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #256 (2017), Best of Archie Comics Betty and Veronica #2 (2018), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest #1 (2019)
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