Betty and Veronica #147

In "The Assistant," Veronica stumbles upon Betty’s hidden notebook filled with love poems to Archie—leading to a mix-up that sets off a chain of escalating, hilariously awkward attempts to reclaim it. Written by Kathleen Webb and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature charm, this 2000 issue captures the classic Archie-style tension with a dash of teenage drama, all rendered in vibrant colors by Barry Grossman and sharp inks by Rudy Lapick. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Henry Scarpelli perfectly captures the moment’s comedic tension.