Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #190
In "Sprites for Equal Rights," Betty and Veronica take a humorous and self-aware dive into the pressures of beauty standards, trying extreme measures to slim down—only to learn that their friends value them for who they are, not how they look. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated with signature flair by Dan DeCarlo, this 1971 classic captures the era’s social commentary with charm and wit, all framed by DeCarlo’s unmistakable cover art.
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Betty and Veronica are worried that they're getting "broad in the beam," so they put themselves through various unpleasant experiences to lose weight -- only to discover that the boys prefer girls who aren't skinny.
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