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Cover Art by Dan De Carlo
SUMMARY:
Despite what the cover indicates, this comic isn’t the original Betty and Veronica # 8. Published by Archie Comics for June 1997, this sixteen-page comic features these three Betty & Veronica tales:
“Achievement” (6 pages). Script by Frank Doyle, with art by Dan De Carlo; Henry Scarpelli; Bill Yoshida; & Barry Grossman. Consoling a downcast Betty, Veronica recalls her best friend’s dubious summer highlights.
“Little Darling” (5 pages). Script by Kathleen Webb, with art by Dan De Carlo & Henry Scarpelli. Veronica visits Betty, who is busy babysitting her two young cousins.
“Dune Disaster” (5 pages). Script by Frank Doyle, with art by Dan De Carlo & Henry Scarpelli. At the beach, Veronica & Betty egg arch-rivals Archie and Reggie into a sand-sculpting contest.
REVIEW:
Sporting reliable artwork, these mildly amusing stories offer light kiddie humor. Of them, “Little Darling” has a sweet ending while “Dune Disaster” has an amusingly guilt-free punchline. Though instantly forgettable, this super-fast read is harmless entertainment for pre-teen fans.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The inside front cover is an uncredited Betty & Veronica misadventure roller-skating entitled “Wheel Wail.” The back inside cover is an uncredited puzzle to figure which two images of Betty & Archie are exactly the same. The back page by artist Rex W. Lindsey is a casual pin-up of The Archies entitled ‘Ye Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole.’
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5 Stars
