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Archie Giant Series Magazine#494
Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Archie Giant Series Magazine #494

Jun 1980 · Archie · 0.40 USD
“Red Letter Day”

In "Red Letter Day," Archie Giant Series Magazine #494 (1980), Betty and Veronica find themselves outshone when a new girl arrives at Riverdale High, her every move sending the boys into a frenzy. Determined to reclaim their spotlight, the two rivals team up in a playful yet fierce battle of charm and confidence. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—pencils and inks by DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida—this classic slice of teen drama captures the timeless rivalry with a wink and a smile.

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writer Frank Doyle · artist Dan DeCarlo · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo

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Full credits

letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils, inks Dan DeCarlo

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When a new girl in school swings her hips provocatively and all the boys go crazy for it, Betty and Veronica decide to fight fire with fire.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).