Life with Archie #122
In "The Phantom Scribbler," Betty helps Veronica prepare for a fancy ball, only to find herself unexpectedly stealing the spotlight when she dons one of Veronica's gowns and arrives at the event to deliver an important plaque. What follows is a whimsical twist on the classic fairy tale, as Betty becomes the center of attention—until the clock strikes midnight and she vanishes. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob Bolling, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1972 gem features a cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino.
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Betty helps Veronica to get ready for a fancy ball. But when she borrows one of Veronica's gowns and goes to the ball to give Veronica an important plaque, it's literally a Cinderella story as Betty becomes the hit of the ball and then takes off at midnight.
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