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Issue: Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #274
Publication Date: October 1978
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Issues: #274 of 347 Issues (359 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: Archie SeriesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Close-Up, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0271000696010
Price: $0.35 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 12 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): John L. Goldwater (editor); Richard Goldwater (managing editor)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Dan DeCarlo
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; unidentified lifeguard
First Line: The lifeguard said I was charming and witty!
Synopsis: Betty is flying high after a compliment from a handsome lifeguard. But Veronica makes certain to bring her back to Earth.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Later redrawn for the cover of Betty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine #8.
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The Buddy System

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Hiram Lodge
Synopsis: Veronica conspires with Betty to invite Archie to the Lodge cabin on the lake for a birthday fishing trip - - one in which they will "conveniently" forget the fishing gear.
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In Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #57 [Newsstand] published September 1992
as The Buddy System [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Josie Attacks Karate

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Rudy Lapick
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Josie; Hostess
Character(s): Josie McCoy; Melody Valentine; Valerie Brown; Alan Mayberry
Synopsis: Josie is having trouble connecting in karate class until Valerie gives her some incentive in the form of Hostess Twinkies.
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Pages: 1
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The Line Up

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Edwards
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards
Inker(s): Joe Edwards
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): Joe Edwards
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Li'l Jinx
Character(s): Greg
Synopsis: Greg is more interested in sleeping than fishing.
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Montana
Penciller(s): Bob Montana
Inker(s): Bob Montana
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica Gag Bag
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Mr. Flutesnoot
First Line: We designed new uniforms for when we help out in the cafeteria!
Synopsis: Betty and Veronica design new cafeteria uniforms. Mr. Weatherbee eats celery.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Judging from the style of clothing and the four-panel continuity, this is probably a reprint of two mid-sixties era Archie syndicated newspaper strips.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Dan DeCarlo
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica Pin Up
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: Whew, it's hot!!
Synopsis: Veronica has a solution to the hot, humid day at the beach.
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Pages: 1
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Down Memory Lane

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Jim DeCarlo ?
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Dr. Newman
Synopsis: Observing that Veronica's self-absorption is beginning to affect her memory, Betty takes her friend to a memory specialist.
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In Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #57 [Newsstand] published September 1992
as Down Memory Lane [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Fun & Games

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Jim DeCarlo ?
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Betty helps Veronica test a new treasure hunt game on Archie.
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Pages: 5
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Betty and Veronica]
Penciller(s): Joe Edwards
Inker(s): Joe Edwards
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Dear Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
First Line: Every Time I Get
Synopsis: "Betty" and "Veronica" answer reader letters.
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Pages: 1
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Dan DeCarlo
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
First Line: One Big Laugh
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Laugh Comics Digest #19.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones
First Line: Here's Your Archie 3 For $1.00 Checklist
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Checklist of titles eligible for the "Three Issues For $1.00" offer.
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Critic's Award

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle
Penciller(s): Dan DeCarlo
Inker(s): Jim DeCarlo ?
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Mavis Cosmetics saleslady; Archie Andrews; Hiram Lodge
Synopsis: A door-to-door Mavis Cosmetics saleslady tries to sell Veronica some products.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #161 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1982
as Critic's Award [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBetty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #57 [Newsstand] published September 1992
as Critic's Award [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5

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