Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #196
In "The Sacrifice," Betty and Veronica stumble upon a baby left on the Lodge mansion doorstep, sparking a heartfelt story of compassion and second chances. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art and Rudy Lapick’s inks, the issue explores the girls’ growing bond as they care for the infant, only to uncover the mother’s difficult circumstances. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick captures the moment of discovery with warmth and charm.
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Veronica and Betty arrive at the Lodge mansion to find an infant in a basket on the doorstep. Assuming that the mother is irresponsible, they take the infant in. Later they find out that the mother is impoverished and can't support her child. Hiram Lodge engages a detective to find her and offer her a position running a daycare he's set up for his employees so she has an adequate income and an opportunity to raise her baby.
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