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"The Invisible Girl" starring Betty Cooper, Archie Andrews, Dilton Doiley, Veronica Lodge, Patty Phillips, and Gladys Gatner; Archie is asked if he has a date for the beach party. "Book Look," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley sneaks up on Li'l Jinx while she is reading. "Plaque Flak," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie finds some history tests with "F"s on them that fell out of Betty's notebooks; Assuming they're Betty's, he quickly offers to tutor Betty in history. Betty's Crazy Daffy-nitions activity page. "The Banana Boogie" Lite'ms ad starring Josie and the Pussycats. "Surprise Prize"; Betty competes in a gymnastics tournament but doesn't want to win because the prize trip would take her away from Archie. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Trash Bash"; Archie and Betty make some cash by taking scrap paper and aluminum cans to be recycled. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "The Phone Bill," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie romances Veronica over the phone, while keeping Betty cooling her heels in the very same room. "Blacklisted," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Ethel gets even with Archie for standing up Betty. "Something Special," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty tries to cheer Archie up after he thinks nobody cares about his impending birthday. "Betty" answers letters from readers, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "Club Pro," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty follows Archie into a golf elective at school, but the first lesson proves to be quite embarrassing. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. "Getting Noticed" Hostess ad with Josie. "Washed Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty can't join the others at the pool because she has household chores to do, and neither Reggie nor Veronica can resist making fun of her. "Money Talk" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Who's On First?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; When Veronica notices Archie's admiration for Betty's tomboy characteristics, she convinces Betty to be more feminine, then becomes a tomboy herself. "Basebrawl", script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica pointedly makes a date with Archie while he's catching Betty's no-hitter, then dumps him when the game goes into extra innings. "Switch Pitch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty wants to be with Archie. Archie wants to be with Veronica; Veronica wants to be with track star Victor Vanning, who is a guest at the Lodge estate. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Growling Grizzlies Hostess ad with Sabrina. "In Arch We Trust," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Because of car trouble, Archie gets Betty back after curfew, then gets upset when nobody is suspicious of what happened. "In Between Chapters" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Dream Drama," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; While sleeping, Betty dreams of being a police officer and a fire fighter and rescuing Archie both times, only to have Veronica swoop in and take him from her. "Basket Banter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Vango; Veronica schemes to lure Archie away from his basketball practice with Betty, so Betty schemes to make Archie too tired to keep his date with Veronica. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. Weather Or Not word puzzle with Archie by Joe Edwards. "Crowd Control," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose invites himself along on Betty and Archie's beach date. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Caught In The End," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Fearing the worst, Archie reluctantly agrees to go to a costume party with Betty as the back end of a horse. "Fit To Print," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Betty takes her eight-year-old twin cousins to school to be fingerprinted for the local child protection drive. "The Shell Game," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie's father declares Betty and Veronica off-limits to Archie until his grades improve. "Tail Of Woe," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; The Royal Raccoons Lodge annual summer games becomes a battleground between Archie and Jughead, and Jason Blossom and his Pembrooke Academy cohorts. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Bitter Lemon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Betty agrees to tend the lemonade stand of a neighbor girl for a few minutes, she ends up drawing the attention of all the boys in the neighborhood and the ire of Veronica. "Sore Chore," script by Adam Phillips, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Betty makes a delicious dinner for Archie as a "thank you" for his help cleaning the attic. "Betty" answers reader letters, script by Eda Edwards, art by Joe Edwards. "Jungle Journal," script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Betty the jungle anthropologist captures a wild boy she finds living among a colony of apes and tries to civilize him. "The People's Choice," script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Hal suggests to Betty that she see other boys besides Archie. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Anti-smoking ad from Archie Comics and the American Cancer Society, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Here Lies Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty has rented two videotapes that Archie wants to see; But Veronica's mother has scheduled a cultural home party and Veronica has told Archie he has to attend. Archie's Double Digest ad. "The Misfortune Cookie," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty makes fun of Archie for being superstitious, but Archie keeps having bad luck. "Why Not," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Deciding turnabout is fair play, Archie decides to try out for the girls softball team. Archie Fan Club ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Public service ad for AIDS awareness with the Archie gang. "Prize Fool," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty go to the charity carnival and Betty shows Archie up by winning all the carnival games he can't. Sunkist ad with the Archie gang. Betty's Beach Wear fashion page by Dan DeCarlo. "Everything's Just Super," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is reading a comic about Super Seymour and wonders what it would be like to be married to Archie if he were a superhero. "Crowd Control," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. FruitSlush ad with The Archies. "Class Act," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Shy Guy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty gets Archie to help her cousin, Melvin overcome his shyness of meeting girls, and to Archie's dismay he gets a date with Veronica. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement, art by Dan Parent. "The Flapper," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; After watching a video of the Great Hatsby, Betty dreams of being in the 1920's where Archie is a millionaire. Archie Annual ad. "She's A Card," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; When Archie, Betty and Jughead go to Baseball card show and don't have enough money for autographs, Betty's homemade chicken comes in handy. Various Betty fashion pics wearing designs sent in by a fan, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Laffs 'N' Gaffs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty and Archie perform as clowns to entertain kids at an orphanage. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.95.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Alone at Last!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica compete for Archie's attention on a summer day at the beach until it rains. "Bring Your Own Bag!" Archie's Environmental Tips public service announcement. "Feeding Frenzy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty takes Archie to a fashion show where Veronica is modeling swimsuits and ends up being chosen as a model herself. "Cuddles and Pookie!", script by Hal Smith, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie stumbles onto an old love letter tucked in Betty's photo album. Betty answers letters submitted by Archie readers. "Lost and Found," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie and Betty look all over town for a lost dog. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, Frank Doyle, and Jim Ruth. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica enters a volleyball tournament to get closer to Archie. Veronica berates Archie for being late for a date, then keeps him waiting an hour while she selects an outfit. Betty takes a summer job, then begins regretting all the fun Veronica and Archie are having together in her absence. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with Archie, art by Stan Goldberg. Advertisement for The New Archies cartoon starring the Archie gang as prepubescent teens, art by Stan Goldberg. Veronica's Summer Fashion Collection page, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Harold Smith, Kathleen Webb, and George Gladir. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Tired of being upstaged by Veronica on everything, Betty and Dilton think up a plan to outshine her. Veronica gets carried away with having her own car phone. Veronica uses her pool as an attraction to sell ice cream for her new job. Health Education public service announcement with the Archie gang concerning AIDS, art by Dan DeCarlo. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with the Archie gang. Ad for Archie Annual Comics Digest Magazine #53. Fruitslush ad with the Archies. Veronica's Beach Wear fashion page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Letters page with advice from Betty And Veronica, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Model Mania!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; When Archie and Reggie are drooling over women's fashions in a magazine, Betty and Veronica decide to try to imitate the poses of the models in the magazine. Archie and His Friends ad. Public service announcement about AIDS with the Archie gang. "Grease Monkey!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by James DeCarlo; Veronica makes fun of Betty for getting a job as a mechanic but ends up needing her services anyways when her date's car breaks down. "The Spelling Test!", script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica visits an antique bookstore to buy a gift for her father; She buys a magical spell book instead of a spelling book. FruitSlush Mush ad with The Archies. "Just an Average Kind of Guy," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty makes a list of positive and negative qualities about Archie and uses reverse psychology on Veronica to win a date to the dance with Archie. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Written by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Veronica tries to get better grades than Betty but by other methods rather than study. Betty drops Dilton's unabridged dictionary on her head and develops ESP powers. Veronica gets to practice running Lodge Enterprises but her executive wardrobe proves a bit manly for some. Veronica looks for Archie and mistakes everyone for sarcasm as they tell her to look in "Lost And Found." Health Education public service announcement with the Archie gang regarding AIDS, art by Dan DeCarlo, and Jim DeCarlo. Sunkist Fun Fruits Spooky Fruit & Space Shapes ad with the Archie gang. Veronica's Fashion Circus! page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Betty & Veronica advice column. 36 pages, full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Written by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Stan Goldberg, and Rod Ollerenshaw. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick. The gang discuss how their parents are no good at choosing Christmas presents. Mr. Weatherbee catches Betty and Veronica talking on their cell phones during class and bans them from using the phones. Veronica switches her school paper assignment with Betty's assignment because she wants to interview Brian Blade. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with Archie. Veronica's Long Look Fashions page, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Betty & Veronica advice column. 36 pages, full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Summer Blues," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty is uncharacteristically depressed during a summer day on the beach; Veronica and Archie decide to cheer up Betty by appointing her judge of the "Mr. Sandman" contest. Archie and His Friends ad. "The Putt Down," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Mr. Lodge thinks the girls have natural putting ability and enters them in a contest against the local golf pro. "Well-Suited," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Dan Parent, inks by Dan DeCarlo; As Veronica brags about her swimsuit collection, which contains 24 different varieties, she can't seem to stop ruining each suit. Betty and Veronica's Sophisticated Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Poor Fish!", script by Mike Pellowki, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Mike Esposito; Archie, Betty, and Veronica are camp counselors; When Archie snubs both Betty and Veronica and selects Jughead has his partner in a fishing derby the girls decide to create their own team, even though neither know how to fish. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "Return Engagement," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Betty and Veronica prepare for the return of Elvis. "A Very Special Occasion," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan DeCarlo and Dan Parent, inks by Alison Flood; Betty does everything but hit Archie over the head to remind him that it's the anniversary of their first date. "Sick of It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Veronica is showing acute symptoms of hypochondria and everyone is concerned. Bring Your Own Bag environmental public service announcement with Veronica. "Baby Talk," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Betty is babysitting a hungry infant. She sends Archie to the store for formula, forcing him to bypass an invitation from Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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Written by Bob Bolling. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Veronica borrows Dilton's jet-ski in order to impress some talent scouts scouring the beach for a good candidate to become "Miss Bongo Beach" and represent a new swimwear line. Veronica has a dream that seems to predict the future. On a trip to Mr. Lodge's newest property on Echo Lake, Betty has an encounter with Bigfoot. Betty and Veronica hairstyle page, art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Editor Gorelick promotes Betty & Veronica Spectacular #1, and Archie #403, then promotes an appearance by Archie Comics staffers at the Great Eastern Comic Book Convention. Betty & Veronica advice column. Club Med ad with the Archie gang, art by Stan Goldberg. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Written by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Betty and Veronica try to have an afternoon of fun at the beach and still protect their picnic lunch. Learning from Veronica that Betty swims better when she's angry, Coach Clayton conspires with Veronica, Archie and Jughead to make Betty furious before the big Swim Meet. Archie and Jughead convince a new kid in the neighborhood to play with their baseball team after seeing the skill the teen demonstrates. Tired of Veronica monopolizing the male attention because of her name and status, Betty talks her into going on an environmental hike where nobody will know who she is. Betty & Veronica advice column. Club Med ad with the Archie gang, art by Stan Goldberg. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood. "The Changeling," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Veronica chastises Betty for going running in the hot summer but invites her over afterward to use her pool. "Spot Check," script by Mike Pellowki, pencils by Dan DeCarlo inks by Alison Flood; Betty gets a big pimple before a date with Archie and tries everything to cover it up. Recycling public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Balls of Ire," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Veronica has three beach balls made, each with a photo of Archie, Reggie and Jughead on them. "There's Such a Thing as Being Too Rich," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; A genie grants Veronica two wishes. Betty and Veronica fashion page featuring black and white clothing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Written by George Gladir and Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison FloodCover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. The girls get some hi-tech help from Dilton when Archie and Reggie become obsessed with a new Virtual Reality arcade game. Betty and Veronica are set to attend a '70s themed dance, in full era costume, but find themselves enduring one delay after another waiting for Archie and Reggie to pick them up. In return for all the nice things Betty does for her, Veronica decides to give her a date with Archie, free and clear of any Veronica interference. Betty comes down in old, worn clothing as part of her new "grunge" look. Editor Gorelick promotes the limited edition comic "Archie & Friends Versus The Household Toxic Wastes" that he plans to give away at the 1993 San Diego Comic Convention. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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Written by Frank Doyle and Mike Pellowski . Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, and Jim DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Mr. Lodge becomes suspicious of the new pool boy the moment Veronica takes an interest in him. Dilton's new invention causes havoc at the Lodge Mansion. Archie, Jughead and Betty are gung ho about recycling old newspapers and Veronica feels left out. Editor Gorelick promotes "Archie Meets The Punisher." 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Frank Doyle and George Gladir. Art by Dan De Carlo and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan De Carlo and Henry Scarpelli. When the yearbook photographer comes to Veronica's house to take pictures, he confuses her with Betty, with humiliating consequences for Veronica when the yearbook comes out. The girls and the boys argue about "dolls" versus "action figures." Veronica leads Betty on a wild goose chase when she thinks she's lost her new bracelet. Editor Gorelick talks about Archie Comics' participation in San Diego Comic-Con. Betty and Veronica pinup by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Jeff Shultz, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Betty's wish on an old television program premium comes true, thanks to Jughead. Trying to win a state baking competition, the girls seek out Jughead to tell them where their recipe went wrong. Veronica walks over to Betty's house in torn clothing in order to show her empathy with the poor folks of Riverdale. The seats at Pop's Choc'lit Shoppe prove to be lucky for everybody but Veronica. Editor Gorelick promotes Filmart's Cartoon World Gallery in Huntington, New York, and their special celebration of Archie Comics. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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Written by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, and Hal Smith. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Cheryl's presence causes Betty and Veronica's competitive spirit to amp up, improving their beach volleyball skills just in time for a big tournament. Betty lands a job as a waitress in a restaurant and as luck would have it her first customer is Veronica. Betty tries to get Veronica to the car without allowing the rain to get her swimsuit wet. Hoop Scoop public service announcement, art by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie challenges a wheelchair-bound student to a game of pickup basketball. Betty And Veronica pinup by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica scoffs at Betty's belief in the old superstition of finding a four-leaf clover, until events make her doubt her assessment. Archie overhears Betty and Veronica talking and thinks he's lost Veronica to another man. Archie's explanations sound suspiciously like "dump lines" to Betty and Veronica. Betty drags Veronica to the dentist. Editor Gorelick promotes the Archie syndicated comic strip, Betty & Veronica's Summer Fun #4 and Sabrina The Teenage Witch #5. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Don't Mime Me," script by Mike Pellowski, art by Dan DeCarlo; A mime at the mall annoys Veronica but later she discovers he is really a hot boy. "The Munch Bunch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Kennedy, inks by Rich Koslowski; The girls' cookout ends up feeding the local animals. "Model Muddle," script by Angelo DeCesare, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Archie-Free Day," script by Barbara Slate, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica agree to not talk about Archie all day. Dear Betty & Veronica advice column by Sara Algase. "Troop Money Bags," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Alison Flood; Veronica is Betty's assistant troop leader but her money causes problems. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Written by Mike Pellowski, Kathleen Webb, and Dan Parent. Art by Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Dan DeCarlo, Jon D'Agostino, and Henry Scarpelli. Betty agrees to sleep over at the Lodge Mansion so Veronica won't be home alone. Veronica bets Jughead that she won't even look at another guy while Archie is away for two weeks. Betty and Veronica revisit the old swimming hole they played in as kids, then try to keep the location secret from the rest of the gang. Betty And Veronica fashion page by Rex W. Lindsey. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Written by George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Kathleen Webb, and Hal Smith. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica quickly tire of the steady diet of disaster movies Archie keeps subjecting them to on dates. Veronica contemplates taking a summer job, because all the other kids have summer jobs and she's been left alone with no one to hang out with. Jughead claims that the recent spate of clumsiness Betty and Veronica have been experiencing is due to them hanging around Archie too much. Veronica goes to extreme lengths to protect her creamy complexion from the harsh sun. 36 pages, full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Barbara Slate and Kathleen Webb. Art and cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli. Veronica asks Betty's advice on being liked, but gets it wrong. Veronica goes to elaborate preparations for a simple afternoon at the beach, but neglects to bring one item. To beat the sweltering heat, Betty proposes she and Veronica hike to a local mountain peak where snow still exists at a particular elevation. Editor Gorelick relates an anecdote from his youth, then promotes Betty & Veronica Summer Fun #6, Archie #487, and Cheryl Blossom #25. 36 pages, full color. $1.79. Cover price $1.79.

By Various. Betty and Veronica pull out all the stops to impress the hunky new lifeguard ? but they're not the only fish in the sea in "The Gimmick Game," by Gladir & DeCarlo. Next, Veronica tries to forgive ? but she can't forget ? when Betty dates Archie behind her back in "Who's Sorry Now?," by Webb & DeCarlo. It's the last resort ? literally ? when Betty and Veronica trash a trendy resort in pursuit of handsome twins in "Double Play," by DeCesare & DeCarlo. Finally, everything old is new again when Betty and Veronica attend an old movie festival and find out that the more things change, the more they stay the same in "Movie Madness" by Gladir & DeCarlo. FC, 32pg$1.79 " Cover price $1.79.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "The Challenge," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica fantasize about all the great adventures they could go on around the world. "Toxic Waste," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica read an article about toxic boyfriends from a magazine. "Catching On," script by Mike Pellowki, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica accidentally makes the game-winning catch in a softball game. Betty and Veronica's Back to School Fashions, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "A Happy Ending," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica reminisce about all the fun things they did over the summer and don't want summer to end until Mrs. Lodge offers to take them shopping for back to school clothes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

By Various. "The Big Scene": Betty gets a summer job at the Riverdale Library and starts a "teen lounge" where teens can enjoy not only books but magazines, comic books and CD's, too! "Digging For Buried Treasure": It's buccaneer fun when Betty and Veronica flash back to the "Little Archie" days, reminiscing about how they used to pretend they were pirates and made Archie "walk the plank!" "A Cold Day In July": On the hottest day of the year, Mr. Lodge employs a snow-making machine to cool the girls off ? but when it gets out of control, the whole town is in the "deep freeze!" FC, 32pg. Cover price $1.99.

By Various and Jeff Schultz. "Star Struck" (script by Angelo DeCesare)??Betty & Veronica get a job as extras for the "Sunburn Squad" TV show, but when the snobby star calls them "nobodies," they're determined to steal the show! "Bead Work" (script by Kathleen Webb): Betty & Veronica find out that bracelets and necklaces and pearls and beads are a girl's best friends! "Ultimo, The Ultimate Teen" (script by George Gladir): A "summer funtasy" with Archie as the ultimate super-teen, ruling the beach... until the girls get tired of how "perfect" he is. "Life Without Archie" (script by George Gladir): Mr. Lodge turns Archie away hoping for a day of peace, but finds out a summer day with the girls can be just as exhausting! FC, 32pg. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "A Raft of Trouble," script by Angelo Decesare, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica has a new bathing suit, so here run the boys; not to Veronica, but to Betty's raft. "The Big Switch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Fernando Ruiz, inks by Rudy Lapick; The new video games are nothing but women who are martial arts experts. "Bad Boys - Whatcha Gonna Do?", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Boys just like to make funny belching noises. Fall Fashions illustration, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. Dear Betty & Veronica advice column by Sara Algase. "On the Wings of a Butterfly," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Al Milgrom; Dilton has captured a butterfly. "Isn't It Obvious?", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica wonders why Betty is gardening, instead of a gardener. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "In a Blue Vein," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica declares blue the fashion color of the summer; She models swimwear at the beach with Archie but the photographer decides he likes Reggie better. "Betty vs. Veronica," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; A comparison of Betty Cooper's life and Veronica Lodge's life. Sun Safety Tips article with Betty and Veronica. "Cracked Crab," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica "helps" Betty catch some crabs. "Party Planners," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty helps Veronica plan the best summer party of the year. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.99.

by Various & Jeff Shultz "Ron's Big Plan" (script by Angelo DeCesare): A summer job at the zoo puts Betty and Veronica in charge of a cute elephant named Cuddles... and leads to a scheme that has them riding her to TV stardom (or so Ron hopes)! "Let it Rain" (script by George Gladir): Ronnie's disposition gets sunnier when Betty shows her how much fun they can have on a rainy day! "The Tryout" (script by Kathleen Webb): Veronica's agile and athletic attempts to avoid trying out for the girls' football team make her a natural! "Picture Perfect" (script by Webb): Veronica gets a first-hand lesson in "truth in advertising" when she and Betty pose for magazine ads! FC, 32pg$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

by Kathleen Webb & Mike Pellowski, & Jeff Schultz "Cool Customer": A trip to the salon to prepare for the ice cream shop? Must be a new hunk working behind the counter! "Paddle Boat": You can lead Veronica to a canoe but you can't make her paddle ?? not when she has a powerboat! "Oar" can you?! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various & Jeff Schultz "Running From Hot and Cold" (by Kathleen Webb & Schultz): The girls can't decide what's worse ? the sweltering heat outside or the frigid air conditioning inside! "Nature Girl" (by Webb & Schultz): Veronica "roughs it" her way ? by buying all the latest high- priced hiking aids! "Marked Woman" (by Webb & Schultz): It seems like a good idea when the hunk on the beach writes his number on Betty's ankle... until she takes a swim, that is! "Ideal Scenario" (by Mike Pellowski & Schultz): Betty and Veronica realize that when it comes to reality, their idea of the "ideal lifeguard"... and "ideal man"... is all wet! FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Kathleen Webb & Barbara Slate, & Jeff Shultz "Something in Common": The eternal connection that binds Archie and his gal pals together is the very thing that could drive them apart! Will the status quo once again prevail? "Emergency Measures": Broken nails... mud on her new shoes... smudged mascara... we should all have the emergencies Veronica has! "A Hot Time Tonight": Betty and Veronica to use their imaginations to warm up on a cold winter night... and end up in a heated argument about Archie! 32pgs, FC$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various "Lifestyles of the Confused and Complicated" (by Barbara Slate & Jeff Shultz): Veronica teaches Betty that sometimes a non-date is a date... or so she thinks! "Chance Encounter" (by Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultze): A trip to the carnival is a novelty for Veronica, who needs games of chance and skill when you can have whatever you like just for being named Lodge?! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

by Various "La La Land": Rather than listen to another round of Veronica criticizing her wardrobe, Betty allows herself to drift into daydream-land! Then in "The Job," Veronica trades summer jobs with Betty, giving up a high-paying job promoting fashionable surf-wear for a low-paying job as a surf instructor. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

By Kathleen Webb & Jeff Shultz "Leading Her into Temptation": Veronica introduces Betty to the new hunk in town so she can have Archie to herself... or can she? "Are We Communicating": Archie and Adam feel like odd men out when their dates, Betty and Veronica, keep text messaging one another and ignoring them! "What's Your Story": Kathleen Webb takes us inside the tortured mind of a writer with writer's block... one who must resort to letting her stars write the story! 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.25 Cover price $2.25.

by Various 'Losers Can Be Choosers': Betty & Veronica's performance in the big beach volleyball tournament is less than stellar, but they certainly look fashionable as they flop! 'The Things You Find': When Betty and Veronica have a competition to see who can come up with the best outfit from garage sale purchases, they learn that everything old is new again! 'Two of Club': Veronica has Betty pose as a rich cousin at her 'beach club for wealthy girls,' but if it's one thing Betty's not, it's a 'poser!' Cover price $2.25.

by Various It's déjà vu all over again for Veronica when she flirts with a lifeguard only to find he's interested in Betty! It's shades of Nick St. Clair, the mysterious stranger who caused so much 'bad boy trouble' for Veronica in last year's epic story. And speaking of Nick, wait until you read the surprise ending of this story! Later, when pretty exchange students from Norway invite Betty and Veronica to their country, Veronica turns the girls down to avoid all the mountain climbing - until she learns they've asked Archie and Jughead to go in their place! Finally, when the gang congregates in the Lodge's entertainment room to play the latest video game, Mr. Lodge enlists Betty to use her smarts - and her knowledge of her friends - to lure them all outside! NOTE: See also Betty and Veronica in Bad Boy Trouble TPB (2007) Cover price $2.25.

A day at the beach is no picnic for Veronica - literally - when Betty brings along Jughead's sister Jellybean! Then, tired of hearing about Veronica's exclusive clubs, Betty and Nancy tout an elite (and totally fictitious) club of their own, which Veronica promptly insists on joining! Finally, Veronica never accepts the first apology - not when the second apology comes with so many gifts attached! Cover price $2.99.

(W) George Gladir (A) Jeff Shultz Even a Hawaiian vacation doesn't spell 'Winter Bliss' when Betty and Veronica find out that back at home, their beloved Archie could be tempted by Cheryl's winter kiss! Then, when 'The Sales Force' of Veronica Lodge overhypes Betty's fundraiser cupcakes, can Jughead bite in and save her baking reputation? Cover price $2.99.

(W) Paul Kupperberg, Craig Boldman, George Gladir (A) Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash The heat is on! Betty and Veronica go head to head in a contest that will decide who wins Archie's fiery affections. Round after round the girls battle it out to find that sometimes working against each other has worse consequences than a volleyball loss. Sometimes, the best art is created when you least expect it. In 'Chisel Fizzle,' Betty and Veronica help 'the next Michelangelo' with his craft. Finally, in 'The Best of Buds,' Archie's #1 girls take a trip down memory lane and recall what makes them the best of friends. Cover price $2.99.

(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy & Various (CA) Dan Parent The gang have all gathered at Veronica's beach house for a summer of fun in the sun! It's not all rest and relaxation though as Betty and her Green Girls go to work cleaning up the polluted beach. They could use some help from the boys though so Betty does what she must to entice attention hungry Veronica to lend a hand - call the media! Then, when Mrs. Cooper's SUV is in need of a serious washing Betty volunteers to help out. But how will anything get cleaned when Archie and Reggie stop by and a water fight ensues? Cover price $2.99.