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Veronica comic books issue 197

  • Issue #197
    Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 197

    First 20-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Fashion Fool, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty decides that if Veronica insults her outfit, that must mean it's good. Birthday Girl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica decide to give Jughead to Big Ethel as a birthday gift, and no matter where he runs, he can't escape them. Astray Dismay, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty loses her diary. The Love Generation, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To prove that she believes in universal love and kindness, Veronica allows Archie to accept a date with Betty. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #197
    Betty and Veronica (1987 1st Series Archie) 197

    Cover pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Old Flame!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica plan a surprise reunion between Ms. Grundy and her high school sweetheart/debating team colleague...but whether their reunion is "sweet" is open to "debate!" "Patience Is Not Her Virtue!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty tries to teach Veronica to have patience. Way Cool Fashions page. "Stronger Than Fiction!", script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica's fabricated diary goes "missing." "Sport Sprite," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Veronica loves everything about snowboarding except snowboarding itself. "Dates and Debates," script by John Albano, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Betty and Veronica bring a new girl in town, Kristine, to the school dance; Soon Kristine is dancing with every girl's boyfriend and collecting money for an unnamed charity. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

  • Issue #197
    Betty and Veronica Double Digest (1987 Archie) 197

    Mr. Lodge is determined to put a stop to Veronica and Betty's texting addiction by taking them on vacation and banning the use of their cell phones. It would have been the perfect plan had Mr. Lodge realized there's more than one way to text! Then, 'Word Weary' chronicles Betty volunteering at the library for story time with her unique brand of story telling. As nice as it is for Betty to offer her services, you'll see why it also saves her a trip to the gym! Cover price $3.99.