CATALOG RECORD

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #38

Archie · Series began 1950 · September 1958

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Dates

Cover date: September 1958
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Harry Lucey, Dan DeCarlo, Tom Moore, Joe Edwardsinks: Terry Szenics, Rudy Lapick, Tom Moore, Joe Edwardsscript: Frank Doyle, Joe Edwardsletters: Vincent DeCarlo, Tom Moore, Joe Edwards

Stories

Flip Flopped · 6 pages
After hearing that the boys like cheerleaders, Veronica joins the inept squad and uses her acrobatic skills to get herself promoted to head cheerleader.
The Pointer · 1 pages
Article on the history of the Pointer breed of dogs.
Grapes of Wrath · 6 pages
Archie, Jughead, and Reggie separately overhear Betty and Veronica having secretive discussions about planning a dinner date and each one thinks they are talking about him.
The Bear · 1 pages
Article on various types of bears.
Trial and Error · 3 pages
Veronica has a bad memory. Reggie tells her that Archie went to the movies with a "real doll" Wednesday. Veronica stalks off to confront Archie, not realizing that she was the girl Reggie was referring to.
Do Not Disturb! · 1 pages
Jinx is supposed to be resting in her room, but spends the time skipping rope, playing cowboy, and watching TV.
The Good Old Daze · 2 pages
Archie's father complains about the current teen fads, then is stunned to find the newest fads are the raccoon coats, ukeleles, and straw hats of his youth.
Stomach Trouble · 5 pages
Betty and Veronica read the advice columns in Deb Magazine. Betty decides to fix Archie a seven-course meal, while Veronica decides that Archie needs to go on a diet.

Characters

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeBetty CooperJughead JonesReggie MantleLi'l JinxPop TateFred AndrewsMidge KlumpMary AndrewsCoach KleatsGreg

Reprinted in

Archie's Double Digest Magazine (1984), Jughead with Archie Digest (1974), Archie Annual Digest (1975), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine (1977), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest (1987), Archie Americana Series (1991), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine (1992), Archie: The Best of Dan DeCarlo (2010), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine (2011), The Best of Archie Comics (2011), Archie: Best of Dan DeCarlo Treasury Edition (2012), Archie 1000 Page Comics Blow-Out (2015), Best of Archie Americana (2017), Archie Milestones Jumbo Comics Digest (2019)