Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Veronica #58

Dec 1996 · Archie · 1.50 USD; 1.65 CAD

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In "Future Shock," Veronica’s sudden deep sleep just before her family’s trip to London sends her friends scrambling to wake her—Jo and the boys try everything, but it’s Betty who finally finds the right way to bring her back. Written by Kathleen Webb and illustrated by Jeff Shultz, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1996 issue features a dreamy, nostalgic cover by Dan DeCarlo.

Contains 4 stories

Future Shock

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram Lodge

Tooth-Fully Speaking

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie AndrewsSmithers

Archie’s excitement over a big social event gets the better of him—literally—when he accidentally knocks Veronica Lodge’s tooth loose with the door. Now she’s on a frantic quest to find a dentist who can fix her smile before she’s seen in public, with Smithers offering (if not always helpful) assistance along the way.

Sleeping Beauty

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram LodgeHermione LodgeArchie AndrewsReggie MantleJughead JonesBetty Cooper

When Veronica Lodge suddenly falls into a deep sleep just before her family’s trip to London, her parents turn to her friends for help. Archie, Reggie, and Jughead try everything to wake her—ranging from loud noises to dramatic gestures—but nothing works. Betty Cooper, ever the calm and clever one, steps in with a simple idea that just might do the trick.

Keyless

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie Andrews

Veronica Lodge’s plans go sideways when her internet friend shows up in person, forcing her to cancel a date with Archie Andrews—only to end up locked out of her car and needing his help. With her usual charm and quick thinking, she’s left trying to smooth things over, all while navigating the awkward fallout of a mix-up that’s equal parts tech glitch and teenage misstep.