Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Betty's Diary #17

Jun 1988 · Archie · 0.75 USD

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

In "In Search of Change," Archie, Betty, and Jughead embark on a whimsical jungle adventure through the Sunkist Fun Fruits jungle, chasing rumors of a Brontosaurus with a surprising taste for a popular processed fruit snack. With Stan Goldberg’s vibrant art, Rudy Lapick’s dynamic inks, and Barry Grossman’s lively colors bringing the absurd quest to life, this 1988 issue captures the charm of the classic Archie gang in a delightfully surreal outing. Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover perfectly captures the zany spirit of the journey.

Contains 5 stories

In Search of Change

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie Andrews

Betty finds herself stranded with just a single dollar after overspending, and the simple task of getting change for the bus home turns into an unexpectedly complicated journey. Written by an unnamed creator and illustrated by an unnamed artist, this five-page story captures the quiet, relatable chaos of a teen’s misstep in a world that rarely offers easy solutions.

With Friends Like These

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeArchie Andrews

Stress Struck

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeEthel MuggsArchie AndrewsMidge KlumpAlice CooperHal Cooper

In "Stress Struck," Betty reflects on how effortlessly her life seems compared to everyone else’s—until she realizes her own calm might be just a moment before something disrupts it all. Written with quiet wit and keen observation, the story captures the subtle anxiety of holding onto peace in a world that never stops shifting.

The Night of Fright

1 pp · Teen

SabrinaAunt HildaAunt Zelda

Telling It like It Is

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperArchie AndrewsPolly Cooper