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Betty's Diary#18
Cover: Dan DeCarlo

Betty's Diary #18

Jul 1988 · Archie · 0.75 USD
“Diary X 3”

In "Diary X 3," Betty finds herself drawn into the private world of Lydia, a celebrated mystery writer and her unexpected friend. After Lydia’s sudden passing, Betty inherits her richly detailed diaries, uncovering not just the woman’s life story but also a poignant chapter about a soldier from the past she once loved. Written by Rod Ollerenshaw and illustrated by Stan Goldberg with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this heartfelt story unfolds through Betty’s eyes, with a cover by Dan DeCarlo that captures the quiet emotional weight of the moment.

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writer Rod Ollerenshaw · artist Stan Goldberg · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo

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letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils, inks Dan DeCarlo

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Betty befriends an older woman who is a famous mystery writer. When the woman passes away suddenly, Betty is at a loss as to how to cope with her friend's death. In her will, Lydia leaves Betty her detailed diaries covering her entire life. Betty reads the diaries and learns more about her friend than ever. She also learns about a handsome soldier from years past whom Lydia loved very much.

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