Betty and Veronica Digest (1980 Archie) comic books 1980-1989

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Problems," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Seeing Betty is depressed, Veronica gives her everything she could possibly want--except what she really wants. "What's My Line?", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica manipulates Archie into staying with her at her pool instead of going to the beach. "The Tab Hunter," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After meeting Pop Tate's gorgeous nephew Bill, Veronica tricks Archie into insisting that she should go on a date with Bill. "Corpse De Ballet," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gets suckered into trying to teach Mr. Weatherbee's niece how to dance. Archie's T.V. Laugh-Out ad. "Terror Island," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica must confront their fears when they're on an island with a mysterious creature. Archie Annual Digest ad. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Royal Flush," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica brags to Betty about how she'll be able to meet Baldonian royalty at the country club. "Billion Dollar Taste," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Everyone is so impressed with Jughead's new soup that they envision it has mass-market potential. "Inspiration," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is hiding from Betty and Veronica so he can prepare for an important debate. "Bored to Tears," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica decides to practice to become the best darts player in town, so that she can surprise the boys with her skill. "Speed Trap," art by Samm Schwartz; Coach Kleats is frustrated by Jughead's lack of effort in running. "Two for the Money," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After seeing Betty kick herself for seeing a terrible film, Dilton uses reverse psychology and tells her it was great, hoping she'll convince herself that it wasn't as big a waste of time as she thought. "The Back and Blues," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie mishears a private conversation between Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy, then spreads the rumor that Mr. Weatherbee is retiring. "Surprise," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica cons Miss Grundy into excusing her from class, but winds up making the teacher think Veronica is planning a surprise party for Mr. Weatherbee. Little Archie Comics Digest ad. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Hero," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; After hearing a radio report of an escaped convict in the area of their Bear Mountain lodge, Archie convinces Jughead to masquerade as the convict so Archie can "save" Betty and Veronica from the "vicious criminal." "Chow Time," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; On their way to Betty's house, Betty becomes concerned that the area animals don't have enough to eat during the winter. "Weather Report," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Josie and Valerie are trading humorous similes about the cold weather. "Number One," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are chosen to do the school ice sculpture for this year, and Mr. Weatherbee thinks they want to replicate his image. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Destiny," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls run into Archie in the park and what he says makes them think he's becoming more sensitive. "The Lost Cause"; Veronica has lost forty dollars so she and her father try to retrace how she spent her day. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty gets separated from the group as they arrive in Hollywood to take in the sights; She is then offered a ride by an eccentric actor named Conrad Kooke, who thinks Betty is his long lost love Beverly Hill; Archie, Jughead, and Veronica then split up to find Betty. "It Suits Me," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie rushes to prepare for a date with Veronica. "Saved By the Bell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty confesses to Veronica that she's having more and more trouble resisting Archie's allure. "Everything is Beautiful," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Stung by the girls' criticism of her looks and demeanor, Miss Beazly gets a makeover. "Fairy Tales Do Come True," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has to clean out a fireplace while Veronica goes to a dance. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.35.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "A Night to Remember," script by George Gladir pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica sets out to maneuver Betty into being too tired to date Archie while she's seeing a handsome film star staying at the Lodge Mansion. "The Joys of Gardening," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie tries to help Betty tend her father's garden, but proves as accident-prone as ever. "Minstrels of Yore," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; In medieval times, Archie, Betty and Jughead are a group of wandering minstrels hired by King Lodge to rid his castle of rats rather than for their musical prowess. "The Beach Boys," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Rather than go to the beach with Archie, Veronica demands Archie transport sand from an exclusive beach to her poolside. "Olympic Trials...and Tribulations," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Sabrina and Hilda crash an Olympics practice, where their magic causes havoc among the athletes. "The Gypsy Curse," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty dreams she becomes subject to a Gypsy curse. After she tells the gang, strange things begin happening to them. Plus other strips, pinups, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.