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Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine#40
Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Jim DeCarlo

Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #40

Jan 1990 · Archie
“A Man of Few Words”

In "A Man of Few Words," Archie faces a dilemma when he turns down Veronica’s invitation to the Governor’s Ball, fearing the cost. But when Betty unexpectedly wins tickets and Mr. Cooper and Mr. Andrews offer to cover the expense if Archie escorts her, he’s forced to improvise—leading to a hilariously disguised trip to the dance as a bearded Brazilian. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr., with inks by Jim DeCarlo and colors by Barry Grossman and Nanci Dakesian, the story captures the classic charm of the Archie universe, all capped off with a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo.

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writer Frank Doyle · artist Dan DeCarlo Jr. · inker Jim DeCarlo · colorist Barry Grossman · colorist Nanci Dakesian · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo, Jim DeCarlo

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Cast · 31 characters

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letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan DeCarlo
cover inks Jim DeCarlo

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Archie turns down a date to the Governor's Ball with Veronica because it will put him in debt. When he gets home, he learns that Betty won tickets to the same ball and that Mr. Cooper and Mr. Andrews will split the bill for Archie to escort Betty. In desperation, Archie goes to the dance in disguise as a bearded Brazilian.

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