Archie Comics #42
In "The Good Rumor Man," Veronica’s fortune warns her to be more generous or risk losing Archie, so she plans a lavish date—paying for everything. Upset by the threat to his masculinity, Archie flips the script, deliberately dragging out choices and splurging on meals, turning the date into a playful test of who can outdo the other. Art by Samm Schwartz brings the classic Archie charm to life, while Bob Montana’s cover captures the lighthearted spirit of the story.
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When Veronica's fortune warns her to be more generous lest she lose her boyfriend, she decides to take Archie on a date and pay for everything. Upset that Veronica is threatening his masculinity, Archie decides to act like Veronica on the date by taking forever to decide an outfit, ordering expensive meals, etc.
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