Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Betty's Diary #18

Jul 1988 · Archie · 0.75 USD

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In "Diary X 3," Betty finds herself drawn into the private world of Lydia, a celebrated mystery writer and her unexpected friend. After Lydia’s sudden passing, Betty inherits her richly detailed diaries, uncovering not just the woman’s life story but also a poignant chapter about a soldier from the past she once loved. Written by Rod Ollerenshaw and illustrated by Stan Goldberg with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this heartfelt story unfolds through Betty’s eyes, with a cover by Dan DeCarlo that captures the quiet emotional weight of the moment.

Contains 4 stories

Diary X 3

6 pp · Drama, Teen

Betty CooperVeronica LodgeCaramelArchie Andrews (flashback cameoflash forward cameo)

In "Diary X 3," Betty navigates the quiet intensity of teenage life, dividing her thoughts across three distinct diaries—each a window into a different part of her inner world. The most sacred of them all holds her deepest dreams and the quiet, steady presence of Archie, penned with a mix of hope and careful secrecy.

Hill Thrill

1 pp · Humor, Teen

a genie

Winter Too Soon

12 pp · Drama, Teen

Lydia WyndhamDeClan McManus

In "Winter Too Soon," Betty finds an unlikely bond with Lydia, a celebrated mystery writer whose life and letters open a window into a past both poignant and rich. After Lydia’s sudden passing, Betty is left grappling with grief—until she discovers the late author’s personal diaries, revealing secrets, memories, and a long-kept love that reshapes how she sees her friend.

Crushes I've Had

5 pp · Drama, Teen

Flashbacks: Harold (one of Polly's ex-boyfriends)Georgie (a boy in elementary school)Byron (a rock star)David (a camp counselor)Rex Dexter (a movie star)