Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Veronica #61

Mar 1997 · Archie · 1.50 USD; 1.65 CAD

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In "Birthday Bungle," Veronica tries to make her dad’s birthday special by gifting him a custom photo album filled with her favorite memories—but when the shop mixes up the photos, chaos ensues. Written by Barbara Slate and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art and inks, this 1997 issue captures the classic Archie charm with a touch of mistaken identity. The cover by Dan DeCarlo perfectly captures the lighthearted, slightly awkward energy of the moment.

Contains 5 stories

Birthday Bungle

6 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram Lodge

Veronica Lodge tries to make her father Hiram’s birthday special with a heartfelt gift: a custom photo album filled with her favorite pictures. But when the album arrives, she realizes the photo shop accidentally swapped her images with someone else’s—leading to a mix-up that’s equal parts embarrassing and oddly revealing.

Kiss and Tell

5 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie AndrewsDilton DoileyMiss GrundyMoose Mason

The Proper Princess

1 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie AndrewsHiram Lodge

Fashion Statement

5 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram LodgeArchie AndrewsJughead Jones

Veronica Lodge is determined to get a nose piercing, but her dad, Hiram Lodge, has a firm no. To lift her spirits, Archie Andrews and Jughead Jones show up with a pile of silly hats. When Veronica slips on a prank arrow headband just as Hiram walks in, the look on his face says it all—she’s just made her dad believe she’s gone much further than she really has.

The Strategist

5 pp · Teen

Veronica LodgeReggie MantleBetty CooperMidge KlumpArchie AndrewsJughead Jones