Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Veronica #57

Nov 1996 · Archie · 1.50 USD; 1.65 CAD

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In "That's Shoe Biz," Veronica's attempt to conquer her pool's inflatable raft becomes an accidental viral moment when Archie records it—only for Mr. Lodge to unknowingly steal the tape and bring it to a live TV appearance. Written by Hal Smith and illustrated by Jeff Shultz, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1996 issue captures the classic Archie charm with a hilarious twist, all framed by Dan DeCarlo’s iconic cover.

Contains 4 stories

That's Shoe Biz

9 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeBetty CooperHiram LodgeArchie Andrews

Veronica Lodge is obsessed with finding the perfect pair of shoes to complete her outfit—until she ignores the size and pays the price in discomfort. With Betty Cooper watching in amusement and Archie Andrews caught in the crossfire, even Hiram Lodge can't save her from the consequences of her fashion obsession.

Ronnie's Raft-Wrestling Rodeo

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie AndrewsHubert SmithersHiram Lodge

Archie’s prank takes a wild turn when he films Veronica struggling to climb onto her pool raft—only for Mr. Lodge to accidentally grab the tape and air it on live TV. Now the whole town’s watching, and Veronica’s determined to prove she’s not a clumsy showboat, even if her dad’s fame is making things worse.

Veroneconomy

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram Lodge

When Mr. Lodge takes away Veronica's credit cards to teach her a lesson, the sudden halt in her spending sends shockwaves through the town’s economy—turning a teenage rebellion into a full-blown financial crisis. With shops closing and local businesses panicking, Veronica’s influence proves far greater than anyone expected, forcing her father to reconsider his strict approach.

That Stinks

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesVeronica LodgeGeraldine GrundyBetty CooperArchie AndrewsReggie MantleNurse Simpson