EXCLUSIVE: Coming in March 2026 — complete with a groovy Dan DeCarlo variant…
March 2026 will be a big vintage month for Archie Comics, with three publications that are all about the retro. Each deserves its own story, so you can read about the other two here and here.
In this case, 1965’s Betty and Me #1 will be getting a Facsimile Edition release, complete with an Endless Summer-inspired variant by the late Dan DeCarlo.
Dig the solicitation info, which will be released officially later this week:
BETTY AND ME #1 FACSIMILE EDITION
Kick off women’s history month with this special piece of Betty Cooper history . . . that’s right, the first-ever issue of BETTY AND ME from 1965! From chores and gardening to parties and beach trips, life’s always a lot more fun with everyone’s favorite girl-next-door, Betty Cooper! Plus, a special appearance from Li’l Jinx. All that and lots more in BETTY AND ME #1, faithfully reprinted in a full-facsimile edition!
Script: George Gladir, Joe Edwards
Art: Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Joe Edwards
Main Cover: Dan DeCarlo
Endless Summer Variant: Dan DeCarlo
On Sale Date: 3/4
32-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S
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A couple thoughts:
— Whoever the perfect date is, it ain’t Archie. Betty can do so much better.
— Obligatory Price Comparison: A VG/F copy of an original Betty and Me #1 recently sold on eBay for about $104.
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MORE
— ARCHIE COMICS to Launch Brand-New ARCHIE JUMBO COMIC MAGAZINE in March. Click here.
— BETTY AND VERONICA PIN-UP SPECIAL — With Classic Art — Set for March 2026. Click here.
