Cover: Henry Scarpelli

The New Archies #5

May 1988 · Archie · 0.75 USD

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In "Diamond and Girls," Betty takes the field for the school baseball team, facing resistance from the boys who doubt her place on the team. Archie steps in with a clever plan—faking an injury to give her the chance to prove herself, all in the spirit of a game that’s about more than just winning. Written by Mike Pellowski and brought to life with vibrant art by Henry Scarpelli, the cover by Scarpelli captures the moment’s playful tension, all in a 75-cent comic from 1988.

Contains 5 stories

Diamond and Girls

6 pp

Archie AndrewBetty CooperJughead JonesReggie MantleMoose MasonCoach Kleats

In "Diamond and Girls," Betty Cooper proves she belongs on the school baseball team, even as the boys—led by a skeptical Reggie Mantle—resist her playing. When Archie Andrew steps in with a clever ruse to help her earn her spot, the game becomes a test of teamwork, grit, and just how far a friend will go to support a teammate.

Picture Perfect

5 pp · Humor, Children

Archie AndrewsReggie MantleJughead JonesBetty Cooper (cameo)Veronica Lodge (cameo)Miss Pastel

In the Dark

1 pp · Children

Moose MasonMiss Grundy

The Scrub Team

5 pp

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesReggie MantleMr. WeatherbeeMiss GrundyBetty Cooper (cameo)AmaniEugene

Country Cookin'

5 pp

Archie AndrewBetty CooperJughead JonesVeronica LodgePop TateMoose Mason (cameo)Eugene (cameo)Amani (cameo)