Famous Friends: Betty and Veronica

These primary characters in the Archie Comics are best friends in an unbalanced relationship. Blonde, girl-next-door Betty is always there for Veronica. Raven-haired, wealthy Veronica can’t be counted on to reciprocate. They both have crushes on Archie but, reflecting the culture in which the comic strip arose, Veronica is likely to ditch her girlfriend for a boyfriend. Read The Sister Knot about two resilient women, orphaned in WW2, who defy fate to sustain a lifelong friendship. A compelling novel about the power of sisterhood. Learn more about the book in NOVELS.

Betty and Veronica: Companionship and competition in one comic strip

Two resilient women, two separate journeys, one lasting friendship

Author: annsepstein@att.net

Ann S. Epstein is an award-winning writer of novels, short stories, memoirs, and essays.

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