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Issue: B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #259
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Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/28/2018
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Pages: 196
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UPC/EAN: 76281646855825911
Price: $6.99 USD
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Content Items: 57 (36 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: Cover title: B & V Friends Jumbo Comics Digest
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Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Digest Size U. S.
Paper Stock: glossy cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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Jeff Shultz (signed)
Jeff Shultz (signed)
Rosario Peña (signed)
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teen
B & V Friends
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
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Riot on the Set!

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Bill Golliher (credited)
Dan Parent (credited)
Rich Koslowski (credited)
Glenn Whitmore (credited)
Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty and Veronica
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Hiram Lodge; Mr. Repp
Mr. Lodge takes Betty and Veronica with him when he visits a movie studio.
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The Inner Voice

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George Gladir (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (layouts; credited); Dan Parent (credited)
Alison Flood (credited)
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Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Pop Tate; Byron
Betty's inner voice tells her that playing hard to get will get Archie to stop taking her for granted.
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Bizarre Bazaar

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George Gladir (credited)
Dan Parent (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
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teen
Betty and Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Chuck Clayton; Nancy Woods
Betty and Veronica, along with Nancy, get up at four a.m. to be in line to purchase designer shoes at a fraction of their original cost from a charity event.
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Model Daughter

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Credits
George Gladir (credited)
Tim Kennedy (credited)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Veronica
Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Hermione Lodge; Betty Cooper
Mr. Lodge is surprised to learn that Veronica does something other than buy clothes and chase boys.
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Plant One On Me!

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Credits
Bill Golliher (credited)
Dan Parent (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty and Veronica
Pop Tate; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Dilton Doiley; Moose Mason; Midge Klump
Betty nurses a plant back to life at Pop Tate's but it soon becomes carnivorous.
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Parody of Little Shop of Horrors.
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The Invitation

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Credits
Frank Doyle (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Jim DeCarlo (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Nancy Woods; Hal Cooper; Archie Andrews; Alice Cooper
Nancy convinces Betty to become more aggressive concerning Archie, and her father isn't certain he likes the idea.
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The ending of this story, where Mrs. Cooper says that Betty's aggressive behavior will give her "a lot more fun than I ever had," has been changed in recent digest reprints. In the '90s, the final balloon was re-lettered to read "that kind of behavior landed me a husband!" Another reprint, in the '00s, not only changed the final line but re-drew Mr. Cooper to remove the pipe he smokes in the final panel.
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Kingdom Hearts

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Diamond Select
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Perfection Affection

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Credits
George Gladir
Stan Goldberg
Jon D'Agostino
Barry Grossman
Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
teen
Big Ethel
Ethel Muggs; Betty Cooper; Midge Klump; Veronica Lodge
The girls try to convince Ethel that Jughead isn't as great as she thinks he is.
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Archie's Big Book

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Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Stephanie Vozzo (credited)
John E. Workman Jr. (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Katy Keene
Hi! I came across my old diaries and thought...
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Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Stephanie Vozzo (credited)
John E. Workman Jr. (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Katy Keene
It was nearing the end of my sophomore year...
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Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Stephanie Vozzo (credited)
John E. Workman Jr. (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Katy Keene
It was only a month later...
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Credits
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Andrew Pepoy (credited)
Stephanie Vozzo (credited)
John E. Workman Jr. (credited)
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teen
Katy Keene
MacKenzie and I have now been in Hollywood for several months...
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Fabulous Fakes

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Dan Parent
Hy Eisman
Barry Grossman
Mindy Eisman
Subject Matter
informational
Veronica
Veronica Lodge
Veronica models fashions using fake animal prints.
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Neat Feat

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George Gladir
Tim Kennedy
Rudy Lapick
Barry Grossman
Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Betty's room is a mess.
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Ballet of Beauties

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Rex W. Lindsey
Rex W. Lindsey
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teen
Betty and Veronica
Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Miss Grundy; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
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Just Cloning Around

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Frank Doyle (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty and Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Midge Klump; Moose Mason; Pop Tate; Charlie
A teen selling magazines resembles Reggie so much that Veronica and Betty decide to finish the job.
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Wheel Friends

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Angelo Decesare (credited)
Jeff Shultz (credited)
Henry Scarpelli (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Betty and Veronica
Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Midge Klump; Mrs. Cooper
Betty is a show-off on a scooter.
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Eve Nagler (credited)
Stan Goldberg (credited)
Mike Esposito (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
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teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Archie Andrews; Hal Cooper; Alice Cooper; Norman Lake; Tommy Cook; Tammy Cook; Mrs. Cook; Super Spaceship Toys rep
Betty is offered a role in a commercial for a toy space shuttle, but she has serious concerns about the toy's safety.
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Dating Gamers

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Mike Pellowski (credited)
Jeff Shultz (credited)
Al Milgrom (credited)
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humorous, teen
Betty and Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Midge Klump; Nancy Woods
The girls have a slumber party and gossip about their worst dates.
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Don't Make Me Sick!

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Bill Golliher (credited)
Jeff Shultz (credited)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Veronica
Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Pop Tate; Miss Grundy; Charles; Smithers the butler
Veronica's annual vacation to the islands is due in a week and she's determined not to get sick beforehand like she always does.
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It's in the Stars

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George Gladir (credited)
Stan Goldberg (credited)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Mr. Svenson; Miss Rogers; Miss Grundy; Ethel Muggs; Mr. Weatherbee; Archie Andrews
Betty's horoscope says it will be her lucky day, but (almost) everything goes wrong.
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The Salesman

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Dick Malmgren (credited)
Dick Malmgren (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
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Bill Yoshida (credited)
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teen
Veronica
Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Ethel Muggs; Pop Tate
Veronica tries to help Archie find a job so that he will have the money to take her to the movies.
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Take the Cake!

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Mike Pellowski (credited)
Stan Goldberg (credited)
John Lowe (credited)
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humorous, teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Hal Cooper; Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Midge Klump; Mrs. Smith
Betty makes 3 cakes for a community center bake sale, but all 3 are eaten or damaged before she can get them to the sale.
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E-Z as A-B-C

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Mike Pellowski (credited)
Bob Bolling (credited)
Bob Smith (credited)
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teen
Betty and Veronica
Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Mary Andrews
While passing a collectibles store, the gang sees puppets from one of their favorite childhood shows.
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She's Got Class!

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Bill Golliher (credited)
Dan Parent (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Vickie Williams (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Veronica
Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Grundy; Ethel Muggs; Midge Klump; Archie Andrews; Dilton Doily
Jealous of the praise Betty receives for volunteering as a tutor after school, Veronica decides to teach a class on what she does best: attracting boys.
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Twirl Girl

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George Gladir (credited)
Pat Kennedy (credited); Tim Kennedy (credited)
Mike DeCarlo (credited)
Digikore Studios (credited)
Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty
Archie Andres; Betty Cooper; Karyl; Ethel Muggs; Nancy Woods; Hiram Lodge; Veronica Lodge
Betty and her friends are not allowed to try out for the local roller derby team but they find another way to use their skating skills.
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Date Fate!

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Veronica
Veronica Lodge
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Maze puzzle.
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Repeat Performance

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Veronica
Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle
Reggie cures Veronica's hiccups.
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Fashion Fiasco

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Dan Parent (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited); Dan Parent (credited)
Alison Flood (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty and Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Mr. Peu; Jughead Jones; Reggie Mantle; Hiram Lodge; Smithers the butler
Impressed with Betty's ability to copy his original fashions at a glance, a famous fashion designer recruits her to work with him on a new line.
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Money Problems

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Credits
Mike Pellowski (credited)
Tim Kennedy (credited)
Rudy Lapick (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous
Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Frederick; Hiram Lodge; Cash Morgan; Melanie Morgan; Betsy Trumpet; Cindy Kerner; Teddy Hilton; Midge Klump
Veronica and her father attend a party of billionaires.
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The Nerd Word

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Credits
George Gladir (credited)
Jeff Shultz (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Phil Felix (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty and Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jenna; Nancy Woods; Chuck Clayton; Ethel Muggs; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Betty is asked to be an honorary member of the Nerd Girls club.
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A Super Duper Story

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George Gladir (credited)
Pat Kennedy (credited); Tim Kennedy (credited)
Mike DeCarlo (credited)
Digikore Studios (credited)
Jack Morelli (credited)
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teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Chuck Clayton; Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Nancy Woods
Chuck ask Betty to help him write a story for a girl-themed comic book.
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Movie Magic

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Mike Pellowski (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Dan DeCarlo (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
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teen
Betty and Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Archie and Reggie's competitive spirit proves to be too tough for Veronica to overcome.
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Official Betty and Veronica Merch!

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Cheer Sphere

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humorous, teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Alice Cooper
Betty's mom wants her to clean her room.
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Biz Tiz

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humorous, teen
Betty
Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Dilton Doiley
Betty tries to run a student council meeting.
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Midtown Comics
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A Magical Experience

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Credits
George Gladir (credited)
Stan Goldberg (credited)
Mike Esposito (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
fantasy, humorous, teen
Sabrina The Teenage Witch
Sabrina Spellman
Sabrina performs spells to get herself closer to The Young Kids (a boy band).
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Blip magazine is a parody of Bop magazine. The Young Dudes are probably a parody of New Kids on the Block.
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Wrap Session

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Dick Malmgren (credited)
Dick Malmgren (credited)
Jon D'Agostino (credited)
Barry Grossman (credited)
Bill Yoshida (credited)
Subject Matter
humorous
Sabrina's Aunt Hilda
Aunt Hilda; Aunt Zelda
Sabrina receives a mysterious package and Hilda can't resist opening it.
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Graphic Novel Super Store

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The Big Wish

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
George Gladir (credited)
Stan Goldberg (credited)
Bob Smith (credited)
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humorous
Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Nancy Woods
Betty and Nancy wonder what Veronica will wish for at the wishing well.
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Tell Me About It

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Mike Pellowski (credited)
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Ken Selig (credited)
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Subject Matter
teen
Betty and Veronica
Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Midge Klump; Chuck Clayton; Nancy Woods; Pop Tate; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley
Betty and Veronica's quiet night of watching DVDs turns into a party.
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That's not True!!

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George Gladir (credited)
Pat Kennedy (credited); Tim Kennedy (credited)
Mike DeCarlo (credited)
Digikore Studios (credited)
Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
teen
Betty
Betty Cooper; Reggie Mantle; Moose Mason; Midge Klump; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Waldo Weatherbee; Dilton Doiley; Jughead Jones; Pop Tate; Hot Dog
Betty dispels many of the rumors about various members of Riverdale.
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Riverdale

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CW
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