CATALOG RECORD

Betty and Me #1

Archie · Series began 1965 · August 1965

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Dates

Cover date: August 1965
On sale: June 10, 1965
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Facsimile reprints exist

Archie Facsimile Edition (2024). A facsimile reproduces this issue with a modern cover price and barcode; check before buying.

Creators

pencils: Dan DeCarlo, Joe Edwardsinks: Rudy Lapick, Joe Edwardsletters: Vincent DeCarlo, Joe Edwardsscript: George Gladir, Frank Doyle, Sy Reit, Joe Edwards

Stories

A Helping Hand · 6 pages
Archie and Veronica have to break their date to work in their parents' gardens. Betty volunteers to do the work, but after being kissed by Archie in appreciation, is so lovesick that she butchers both gardens.
Small Favors · 0.5 pages
Betty and Veronica hear a rumor that Miss Grundy is getting married.
Finger Ringer · 0.5 pages
Jughead tells the doctor about seeing someone with six fingers on one hand.
Sour Gripes · 0.5 pages
Veronica shows off her new fur coat.
Late-ly Speaking · 0.5 pages
Mr. Lodge realizes that it's 2AM and Archie is still in the house.
Party Favors · 6 pages
Angry that the others have left her out of the plans for Archie's surprise party, Betty makes Archie think everyone but her has forgotten the date so she and Archie will celebrate alone.
Passing Fancy · 5 pages
Archie is forced to break a date with Veronica in order to study with Betty for a make-up exam.
Alfred Bernard Nobel · 1 pages
Countless Numbers! · 1 pages
Jinx and Greg asked their fathers how many stars are in the sky. After receiving varying answers, Greg decides to count them himself.
Mother Knows Best · 3 pages
Betty is upset that Archie only has eyes for Veronica, even though Betty is well-dressed and Veronica is dressed for gardening.
Tennis Anyone? · 2 pages
Archie convinces Betty to go to the beach instead of playing tennis.

Publisher’s description

"A Helping Hand," Betty helps her friends with their gardening chores. "Party Favors," Betty tries to convince Archie that she's the only one of his friends that remembered his birthday. "Passing Fancy," Archie is forced to break a date with Veronica in order to study with Betty for a make-up exam. "Countless Numbers" one-page Li'l Jinx story. "Mother Knows Best," Betty is upset that Archie only has eyes for Veronica, even though Betty is well-dressed and Veronica is dressed for gardening. "Tennis Anyone?", Archie convinces Betty to go to the beach instead of playing tennis.

Characters

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeBetty CooperJughead JonesReggie MantleHiram LodgeLi'l JinxFred AndrewsMidge KlumpHap HollidayAlice CooperGreg

Reprinted in

Archie Facsimile Edition (2024)