Previously I have stated that "most issues of Archie Comics featured a two-page spread titled Archie Club News." Most, but not all. In titles like That Wilkin' Boy or Betty and Me, the spot usually reserved for Archie Club News featured readers sending their letters and questions to advice columns manned by their favorite comic book characters. The following is from the feature "Dear Betty and Veronica."
This letter originally appeared in Archie Giant Series Magazine: Betty and Veronica Spectacular #210, July 1973.
I'm kind of fat, but all in the middle -- sort of what you'd call a "spare tire" ! The boy I like keeps complimenting me! He says I have a cute face and nice legs and if I lost weight I'd be beautiful! Should I take this as a joke or that maybe he really likes me?
J.C., B'KLYN, N.Y.
The reply came from either Betty or Veronica - it is not specified which. I'm going to guess it was Veronica who devised this answer:
A "spare tire" is never a joke! I think he really likes you and I wouldn't "spare" anytime getting rid of the "spare tire"!
Where do you find these snapshots from dirty Archie comics? Is there some sort of database?
Posted by: Dave | August 25, 2007 at 03:01 AM
Man, I'm feeling really self-concious, now. I'm going to wake up tomorrow morning, look in the mirror, and recite, "A 'spare tire' is never a joke! I think s/he really likes you and I wouldn't 'spare' anytime getting rid of the 'spare tire'!"
Eh, maybe it'll take.
Yet another gem clip there!~ Speaking of spare tires: pffffffft!
Posted by: Zach in Philly | August 25, 2007 at 10:48 PM
Suely, the joke is in the dialog balloon. It makes me wonder if Archie Comics turned any young lads on to BEAT OFF other guys. I can't imagine Sgt. Rock doing that....maybe Sad Sack.
Posted by: Dale Hazelton | August 26, 2007 at 04:07 PM
Dave-You can find a few dirty Archie images amongst the other filth at
http://www.tcj.com/messboard/viewtopic.php?t=102&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Posted by: kevin | August 27, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Thanks! Some of those are a hoot. You gotta wonder if the writers/artists actually intended some of the innuendo, sorta like PeeWees Playhouse (PeeWee mounts a rocket in the Magic Slate, says "I hope we're not going to Uranus.")
Posted by: Dale Hazelton | August 29, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I'm guessing the picture came from superdickery.com or some similar site.
Posted by: Craig | August 29, 2007 at 08:39 PM
How about these:
Posted by: Doug O | November 29, 2008 at 11:11 AM
cute and awesome i luv archie comics
Posted by: emily jacob | January 15, 2010 at 06:13 PM