Cover: Stan Goldberg & Henry Scarpelli

Veronica #42

Apr 1995 · Archie · 1.50 USD; 1.65 CAD

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In "The Me-ning of Life," Veronica flips the script on her usual glamorous persona, determined to live as an ordinary girl and fit in with her classmates. But when her sincere attempt to blend in backfires in unexpected ways, her friends' reactions put her new identity to the test. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Tim Kennedy, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1995 issue features a cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli.

Contains 3 stories

The Me-ning of Life

11 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram LodgeArchie AndrewsBetty Cooper

Veronica Lodge, frustrated when her father Hiram won’t give in to her demands, storms off in a huff—only to fall asleep and wake up in a surreal dream where she’s the all-powerful ruler of Riverdale. In her fantasy, she’s surrounded by sycophants and absolute control, but even in this world of endless indulgence, something feels… off.

Watch Out

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram LodgeArchie AndrewsJughead JonesPop Tate

Ordinary People

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram LodgeSmithersArchie AndrewsReggie MantleBetty Cooper

Veronica Lodge attempts to reinvent herself as an ordinary girl, ditching her usual pampered persona for a more down-to-earth life—only to find her friends at Riverdale High take her new act a little too literally. With Archie, Betty, Reggie, and even Hiram’s loyal Smithers caught in the crossfire, her attempt to blend in leads to a series of increasingly awkward misunderstandings.