Betty's Diary 1986 #9 - back issue - $5.00

Betty pauses her household chores to listen to some fresh gossip.

Betty is infatuated with a new boy at school and Archie's none too pleased. But is he upset because Betty may be seeing someone else or because he can't get homework answers from her?

Ambrose thinks Zelda's witch's brew is unusually pleasant smelling today, only to find out why from Sabrina.

Betty reflects in her diary on the pros and cons of her proficiency at cooking.

When Archie stops by Betty's place on the way to Veronica's, the video tape he has accidentally gets switched with one of Betty's, leading Veronica to get an eyeful of scenes Archie would rather she not see.

Betty gets her hair done and no one notices a difference.

Betty laments her life as a teen.

Betty endures a day at the beach clam-hunting with Archie.

Archie and the gang provide alternative activities to drug abuse.

• You Don't Need Drugs ... - Inside back cover.