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Cover Art by Dan Parent & Dan DeCarlo
SUMMARY:
Published by Archie Comics for May 2004, this 32-page comic features these tales:
“May We Have This Dance? Parts One & Two” (11 pages). Script & Pencils by Dan Parent, with art by John D’Agostino; Dan Nakrosis; & Barry Grossman. Appearing on TV’s “America Dance-A-Thon,” Betty & Veronica feud with Cheryl Blossom over who enjoys a spotlight segment with Archie.
“Dress You Up!” (6 pages). Script & Pencils by Dan Parent, with inks by Jim Amash. Taking pity on a financially-strapped Cheryl Blossom, Betty secretly agrees to be her personal fashion designer.
“You’ve Got a Gift” (6 pages). Script & Pencils by Dan Parent, with inks by Jim Amash. Inadvertently hurting Veronica and Betty’s feelings, Archie recruits Jughead’s help conjuring up some romantic damage control gifts.
REVIEW:
Despite sporting good artwork, these stories aren’t even faintly amusing. In fairness, writer Dan Parent isn’t pushing sitcom-style laughs, as there’s more of an effort at depicting poignancy. An admirable surplus of fan interaction extras helps make Betty & Veronica Spectacular # 65 an okay single read. Above all, the harmless content should placate Betty & Veronica’s pre-teen fans.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There is a page for fan artwork and another “Switching Styles!” page celebrates new fashions from fans for Betty & Veronica. The “Editor’s Notebook” hypes the release of Archie cartoons on DVD and VHS. ‘Betty & Veronica’ answer fan letters, with help from editor Sara Algase. The girls offer their spring trend fashion tips. A full-page ad hypes the ongoing ‘Riverdale Stars Talent Search.’
BRIAN’S 10-STAR RATING: 4 Stars
