Betty & Veronica

BETTY & VERONICA #246
"The Great Debate": Riverdale High's biggest fashion plate squares off against its most practical dresser in a debate on formal school attire versus casual wear... and you'll never guess which sides Betty and Veronica take!
SCRIPT: Hal Lifson
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Timely Tales": Veronica grows very impatient with the service at a local restaurant, leading to the question,
"should the customers be called 'waiters' instead of the servers?"
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Same Game": Veronica gets more than her "share" when she has to share a dorm with Betty and two other girls at a teen fellowship retreat designed to promote cooperation and team-work!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Technologically Challenged": A zapped battery in Veronica's cell phone cuts off the lines of communication with Betty at a crucial moment: just when a new girl threatens to move in on their Archie!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: February 10th, 2010
On Sale at Comic Shops: February 17th, 2010
Newsstands: March 2nd, 2010
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #245
"Now THAT Was a Mistake": When Archie wins not one, not two, but FIVE bouquets of roses from the local florist, he has to send them somewhere... and Betty and Veronica sure aren't happy about the other three!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Eat Those Words": Veronica enters a world she doesn't understand: the supermarket, where items marked "cheap" are desirable, you have to pick a number and wait in line for cold cuts, and you scan and bag your own items!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Good Old Days": A senior from the retirement home tells Betty and Veronica what it was like to be in the middle of a "love triangle" in an age without cell phones, texting and the internet!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Snow Daze": The girls would never be so immature as to participate in the boys' snowball brawl... unless they got hit, of course!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date December 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands December 29th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #245
"Now THAT Was a Mistake": When Archie wins not one, not two, but FIVE bouquets of roses from the local florist, he has to send them somewhere... and Betty and Veronica sure aren't happy about the other three!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Eat Those Words": Veronica enters a world she doesn't understand: the supermarket, where items marked "cheap" are desirable, you have to pick a number and wait in line for cold cuts, and you scan and bag your own items!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Good Old Days": A senior from the retirement home tells Betty and Veronica what it was like to be in the middle of a "love triangle" in an age without cell phones, texting and the internet!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Snow Daze": The girls would never be so immature as to participate in the boys' snowball brawl... unless they got hit, of course!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date December 9th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops December 16th, 2009
On Sale at Newsstands December 29th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #244
"Holiday Watch": It just wouldn't be the holidays without a visit from Jingles the Elf and the Sugar Plum Fairy, but now that they're love-struck they need someone to make sure they don't slack on their duties... and Santa has assigned that task to Betty and Veronica! "Snuggle Up": Seeking ideas that will save some money this holiday, the gang decide to do a "Secret Santa" giveaway... but once they see their presents they'll wish the idea had stayed a "secret!" "Caramel on Top": The claws come out when Veronica matches wits with someone even cattier than herself - Betty's cat Caramel!
SCRIPTS: Dan Parent
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: October 21st, 2009
On Sale at Comic Shops: October 28th, 2009
Newsstands: November 11th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #242

"Fashion Detectives": When big-name designers seek someone to help them expose counterfeit merchandise in stores, they turn to a true expert: Veronica! She's recruited both Betty and Nancy to help her, but what they uncover is more than faux fashion! Don't miss the high-fashion fun and intrigue!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz

"Scenery": The story that proves one person's (Mr. Lodge's) idea of a private, peaceful beach is another's (Veronica's) idea of an isolated, boring beach!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz

"Pets Rule": The beach has gone to the dogs - literally - as the girls convince the town to reserve a special area of the beach for people's pooches!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: June 10th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 17th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 30th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #243
"It's All About Mia": Coach Betty must teach her new star soccer player that there's no "I" in team!
SCRIPT: Angelo DeCesare
ART: Jeff Shultz
"The Impossible Dream": Betty dreams... literally... of the perfect solution to the love triangle!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Flip Service": Betty and Veronica "flip" head over heels for their new karate instructor!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: July 19th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 26th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: September 8th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #241
"What's it All About?" Even as a wedding guest, Veronica manages to make someone else's special day all about herself!
SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Shoe Coup": While Veronica breaks the bank for her fancy footwear, Betty's bargain shoes help usher in a new era for vintage designs.
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
"The Smell Test": Archie decides to give both Betty and Veronica wildflowers to show how much he appreciates them... but allergies and buzzing bees may send a different message!
SCRIPT: Craig Boldman
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Video Game Gambit": Tired of countless action-packed video games turning their boyfriends into joystick zombies, Betty and Veronica come up with ideas for video games that will appeal to girls.
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: April 8th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: April 15th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: April 28th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #242
"Fashion Detectives": When big-name designers seek someone to help them expose counterfeit merchandise in stores, they turn to a true expert: Veronica! She's recruited both Betty and Nancy to help her, but what they uncover is more than faux fashion! Don't miss the high-fashion fun and intrigue!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Scenery": The story that proves one person's (Mr. Lodge's) idea of a private, peaceful beach is another's (Veronica's) idea of an isolated, boring beach!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski
ART: Jeff Shultz
"Pets Rule": The beach has gone to the dogs - literally - as the girls convince the town to reserve a special area of the beach for people's pooches!
SCRIPT: George Gladir
ART: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: June 10th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 17th, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 30th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY #180
"The Prom Crashers, Part 2": Picking up from VERONICA #194, the prom crashing continues! Betty and Veronica have both endured their fair share of memorable proms since Archie's debut in the 1940s. A constant source of drama and mayhem, the school prom has long sent the eternal love triangle of Veronica, Archie and Betty to the brink. Now, Betty and Veronica form an alliance to face the source of much of their past prom grief: Cheryl Blossom! They've crashed Pembrooke's prom, and Archie has followed along for damage control - but what if the girls don't want Archie to save them? Do they have designs on Cheryl's date and the other eligible Pembrooke pals? Will Archie take his chances with a Pembrooke gal? And what's happening back at Riverdale's own prom? Grab your tux, gown, cummerbund and corsage and join the fun!
SCRIPT: Dan Parent
ART: Stan Goldberg
Shipping Date: May 27th, 2009
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: June 3rd, 2009
On Sale on Newsstands: June 16th, 2009
32-page, full color comic
$2.50 US

BETTY & VERONICA #240

"The Face in the Mirror": A poignant tale that asks the question, does Veronica have a conscience after all?

SCRIPT: Craig Boldman.

ART: Jeff Shultz.

"She Just Can't Win": Veronica simply cannot... will not... believe her brand new designer dress was designed by... Betty!

SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.

ART: Jeff Shultz.

"Economizing": When it comes to saving money, it's all a matter of perspective... and in Veronica's case, the amount of "zeros" in the final figure!

SCRIPT: George Gladir.

ART: Jeff Shultz.

"It Takes a Thief": Mr. Lodge gives Veronica an ultimatum: improve her grades or kiss her social life and credit cards goodbye! Will Betty agree to tutor her even after Veronica's stolen yet another date with Archie from her?

SCRIPT: Kathleen Webb.

ART: Jeff Shultz.

Shipping Date: February 4th, 2009

On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: February 11th, 2009

On Sale on Newsstands: February 24th, 2009

32-page, full color comic

$2.25 US.