Volume: 1
Price: 0.10 USD
Pages: 36
On-sale Date: 1955-12-28
Editing: John L. Goldwater (editor); Harry Shorten (managing editor)
Cover Thumbnail for Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (Archie, 1950 series) #23 Edit Cover
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Betty and Veronica / cover / 1 page

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  • Genre:teen; humor
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hi Betty! You all ready for the picnic?
Characters:
Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews
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Indexer Notes

Later redrawn for the cover of Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #66

Issue Data

  • Publisher's Brand: Archie Series [banner]
  • Indicia / Colophon Publisher: Close-Up Inc.
  • Indicia Frequency: bi-monthly
  • Publisher's Age Guidelines: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
  • Printer: ?

Indexer Notes

On-sale date from copyright registration.

Safety Worst!
(Table of Contents: 1)

Betty and Veronica / comic story / 4 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:I want you to know that I brought you kids along on this hunting trip against my better judgment!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis:
Betty and Veronica worry that the boys will be trigger-happy on their hunting trip.
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Called Down
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Veronica / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Wow! It's unbelievable!
Characters:
Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis:
Veronica is upset by last month's lower phone bill.
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Vacation Daze!
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Betty / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Betty, your report card isn't as good as it should be!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Alice Cooper; Hal Cooper
Synopsis:
Alice asks Hal to remind Betty to focus on her studies over fun as he gets ready to go fishing.
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Big Date!
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Betty / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Of course you can bring a friend along, Archie...
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Alice Cooper
Synopsis:
Archie brings Veronica along as a friend on his date with Betty.
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Handy Reflection
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
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Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis:
Betty has an idea for titling Veronica's hand mirror decoration.
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A Sporting Decision
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 2 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Let's face it, Betty ---- with basketball practice starting today, we won't be seeing much of the boys!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis:
Betty and Veronica lament the start of basketball season and the boys becoming too busy for them.
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Tele-Fun
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:That must be Veronica!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Mr. Lodge
Synopsis:
Veronica gives Archie a "get well soon" call from Reggie's car phone; Betty answers Veronica's phone; Veronica tries to improve her posture.
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Indexer Notes

Three three-panel comics.

Broken Match!
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 3 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:I can't help feeling sorry for poor Midge!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Pop Tate; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Midge Klump; Moose Mason
Synopsis:
When Moose and Midge break up, Betty and Veronica try to get them back together so the boys won't try to date Midge.
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[no title indexed]
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Fun Page / activity / 1 page

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  • Genre:non-fiction
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Here are some ideas that'll really pep up your home for Christmas!
Characters:
Veronica Lodge
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Indexer Notes

Ideas to make cartoon socks for Christmas decor.

Lovely Law-Breaker
(Table of Contents: 10)

Veronica / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • Feature Logo:Archie's Girl Veronica
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:That was a red light you went through, young lady!
Characters:
Veronica Lodge
Synopsis:
Veronica hurries out of traffic court because she left her car parked illegally.
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Oh No!
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Wilbur / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Aw, come on, Laurie, just one good night kiss!
Characters:
Wilbur Wilkin; Laurie Lake
Synopsis:
Wilbur tries to get a good night kiss from Laurie.
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Not So Stupid
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Wilbur / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:There you are, Wilbur!
Characters:
Wilbur Wilkin; Slats Morgan
Synopsis:
Slats is angry at Wilbur for calling him stupid.
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Nile Green
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; romance; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:I haven't seen much of Archie since he's taken up painting!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
Synopsis:
Veronica says Archie asked her to model for his painting of Cleopatra and the Snake. Betty asks who will be modeling Cleopatra.
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A Way of Life
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Veronica / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Don't you like me Veronica?
Characters:
Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis:
Veronica says she likes Reggie in a way - away off.
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Our Obligation to Parents
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promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.25 page

The Hat Designer
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Betty / comic story / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Oh, I hope Archie will like me in this new hat!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
Synopsis:
Archie likes Betty's new hat after Jughead throws a snowball at it.

Kootchy-Koo
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Pat the Brat / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Listen to that racket that new baby next door is making!
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Synopsis:
Pat comments on why the angels sent down the neighbors' new baby.

What a Tale
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Pat the Brat / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Tsk -- tsk!
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Pat denies that he's pulling a cat's tail - just holding it.

Foreign Intrigue
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Betty and Veronica / text story / 2 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:'Betty! We've been invaded! Our love lives are in jeopardy,' wailed Veronica.
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Lola Ginabrigida
Synopsis:
Betty and Veronica set up the new Italian vixen in town with Jughead to keep her away from Archie and Reggie.
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Rattle and Roll
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Veronica / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Archie! What's that rattle?
Characters:
Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
Synopsis:
Veronica turns to Archie for mechanical help while driving.
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Color Blind
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Betty / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Look at this dress! Look at it!
Characters:
Betty Cooper
Synopsis:
Betty complains about the color fading on her dress.
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Ring of Truth
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Reggie / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Arch! Remember the ring I lost at the lake last summer?
Characters:
Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews
Synopsis:
Reggie tells Archie about the fish he ate.
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Far to Go
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Jughead / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Cheap! That's what you are!
Characters:
Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper
Synopsis:
Jughead denies being cheap because he gave Veronica a seven piece traveling set for her birthday - six bus transfers and one token.
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Tough Brake
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Archie / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Oooh! Every time I think of that man charging me all that money to tow my car I get furious!
Characters:
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis:
Veronica describes how she got revenge on an expensive tow truck driver.
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The Hole Gang
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Jughead / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Want to toss a few, Cousin Jughead?
Characters:
Jughead Jones; Souphead
Synopsis:
Souphead asks for permission to go outside and play.
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Betty and Veronica; Jughead / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page

Opinion Please!
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:This is simply wonderful Ronnie!
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis:
Veronica comments on the accuracy of Betty's fortune.
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Strong Appetite
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Jughead / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Man! This is a rough section of town!
Characters:
Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Synopsis:
Archie complains about his steak at a rough restaurant.
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Green Postures!
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 3.75 pages

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  • Genre:humor; teen
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Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Midge Klump; Moose Mason
Synopsis:
Veronica gives Betty a botched perm to prevent her from going to the dance with Archie.
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Betty and Veronica / comic story / 0.25 page

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  • Genre:humor; teen
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:You and Archie aren't going steady anymore?
Characters:
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis:
Veronica and Archie stop going steady after he catches her on a blind date.
Reprints (1)
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Table of Contents ToC
    Table of Contents
  1. ["Hi Betty! You all ready for the picnic?"]
    Betty and Veronica
  2. Safety Worst!
    Betty and Veronica
  3. Called Down
    Veronica
  4. Vacation Daze!
    Betty
  5. Big Date!
    Betty
  6. Handy Reflection
    Betty and Veronica
  7. A Sporting Decision
    Betty and Veronica
  8. Tele-Fun
    Betty and Veronica
  9. Broken Match!
    Betty and Veronica
  10. ["Here are some ideas that'll really pep up your home for Christmas!"]
    Fun Page
  11. Lovely Law-Breaker
    Veronica
  12. Oh No!
    Wilbur
  13. Not So Stupid
    Wilbur
  14. Nile Green
    Betty and Veronica
  15. A Way of Life
    Veronica
  16. Our Obligation to Parents
  17. The Hat Designer
    Betty
  18. Kootchy-Koo
    Pat the Brat
  19. What a Tale
    Pat the Brat
  20. Foreign Intrigue
    Betty and Veronica
  21. Rattle and Roll
    Veronica
  22. Color Blind
    Betty
  23. Ring of Truth
    Reggie
  24. Far to Go
    Jughead
  25. Tough Brake
    Archie
  26. The Hole Gang
    Jughead
  27. ["Here they come again!"]
    Betty and Veronica; Jughead
  28. Opinion Please!
    Betty and Veronica
  29. Strong Appetite
    Jughead
  30. Green Postures!
    Betty and Veronica
  31. ["You and Archie aren't going steady anymore?"]
    Betty and Veronica
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