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Issue: Betty and Me #23
Publication Date: September 1969
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Issues: #23 of 200 Issues (299 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Close-Up Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.15 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (9 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint interior; glossy cover
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: My second wish is that we win the three-legged race!
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Blondes Have More Fun!

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Oooo.... I woke up with such a good feeling!
Synopsis: Betty decides that she can't out-feminine Veronica, so she'll try being his pal. That includes fixing his jalopy.
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Disclose Notes: One of a number of stories where Betty is a better mechanic than Archie. The title is from the "Is it true blondes have more fun?" tagline for commercials for Lady Clairol hair coloring.
Credits from the reprint in Betty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine (Archie, 1987 series) #272.
Includes indicia at bottom of first page.
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First Line: It's not summer without it.
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for frozen confections from Popsicle.
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Lip Service

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Genres: childrens, humorous
First Line: Hi, Greg......
Synopsis: Greg has a mustache from drinking chocolate milk.
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Where Betty Is Concerned Archie Can Do No Wrong

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First Line: I'm proud of you, Arch! A report card like this shows that you never cheat!
Synopsis: Betty makes excuses for everything Archie does wrong.
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Disclose Notes: Four single-panel gags.
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First Line: Win a new 10-speed racer.
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the Cadet bicycle speedometer from Stewart-Warner.
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I Dream of Betty

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Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: (Sigh) I can't go out until I clean my room!
Synopsis: Betty dreams that she's Archie's genie and does whatever he wants, except when it involves Veronica.
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Disclose Notes: A parody of the "I Dream of Jeannie" television series. Betty's outfit is almost identical to that worn by Barbara Eden in the TV show.
Includes promotional blurb for Archie Series comic books at bottom of first page.
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Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie Giant Series Magazine
First Line: Make the summer scene with Betty and Veronica
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Archie Giant Series Magazine (Archie, 1954 series) #164 with mail-in coupon.
Small version of cover depicted along with original art.
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Perfect Spot

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First Line: Archie, row over to that cute little island over there!
Synopsis: Archie and Betty find a secluded spot on a small island. Betty makes sure they won't be disturbed.
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Detour

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First Line: Archie, there are tough looking guys on the corner! Maybe we'd better cross the street!
Synopsis: Betty suggest that she and Archie cross the street to avoid some tough-looking guys. Archie says he can handle anything, but when Betty agrees, Archie suddenly has the desire to carry Betty across the street.
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The Lesson

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First Line: Hey, honey! Why don't you get rid of that creep and go out with me?
Synopsis: Betty is harassed by a big guy and a little guy. Archie challenges the little guy, even though the big guy was the one making the comments.
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Any Questions?

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First Line: Okay, I'll it it easy! Just try and hit it back and if you have any questions just ask!
Synopsis: Archie is teaching Betty how to play ping-pong.
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First Line: Dear diary...Today was a day of all days!
Synopsis: Betty writes in her diary that Archie didn't ignore her once that day.
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Feature(s): Man International
First Line: The look you want - when you want it!
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for male facial hairpieces from Man International.
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First Line: 10 way hairpiece!
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First Line: I get very good grades in school - in fact, I'm on top of the lists in all my classes!
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Disclose Notes: Betty gives advice in response to letters from J.K. (Brookline, Mass), G.T. (Denver, Colo.) and P.R. (McKeesport, Pa.).
Page has a border of daisies.
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You're Driving Me Crazy!

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First Line: Let go!
Synopsis: Over his objections, Jughead helps Archie teach Betty how to drive his jalopy.
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First Line: 'Hi, I'm Jeri Lawrence - Jeri of Hollywood!'
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First Line: Grow amazing live sea-monkeys!
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for sea-monkeys from Sales Unlimited.
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First Line: Baseball fans are crazy about this true-to-life baseball game
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Disclose Notes: Advertisement for the tabletop baseball game from Strat-O-Matic.

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