35 years ago yesterday, Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #320 hit newsstands. It had the first appearance of Cheryl Blossom.
Today, I'm doing a one-time-only Cheryl Blossom storytime, with almost* all of the stories from her original run.
Featuring the talents of Frank Doyle, Rich Margopoulos (writers), Dan DeCarlo, Dan DeCarlo Jr. and Stan Goldberg (artists).
Also featuring her brother Jason Blossom, who will play a role in several stories sans Cheryl, but don't let that discourage you.
Let's get this party started, and remember to BUMP if you are reading. Thanks!*I could not find scans for the Blossom story, "Mob in the Mall", in Betty and Me #135 (Sept. 1983).
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Jughead #325 (Oct. 1982)
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Archie's Pal 'n' Gals #161 (Nov. 1982)
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Archie at Riverdale High #89 (Dec. 1982)
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Betty and Veronica #321 (Dec. 1982)
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Everything's Archie #104 (Dec. 1982)
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I know I shouldn't be thinking this, but I gotta remember that plan if I ever need to lose somebody.
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>>94044156In PUBLIC, I mean!
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breading
>>94044226Disgraceful! Townies entertaining in OUR temple of discriminating disco dancing!
Don't go away! I'll be back in ten minutes.
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I'm back, with Archie at Riverdale High #90 (Feb. 1983)
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Jughead don't play.
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Betty and Veronica #322 (Feb. 1983)
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Archie #323 (May 1983)
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A fashion page from Archie Giant Series #526 (Jun. 1983)
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Betty and Veronica #324 (Jun. 1983)
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Archie #324 (Jul. 1983)
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>>94045443Let Ol' Jase help you drown your sorrows! Let's stop for a brew!Er-- I don't drink beer!
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Archie at Riverdale High #92 (Aug. 1983)
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More classic Blossom after the break...
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...and I'm back, with Archie #325 (Sept. 1983)
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Archie Giant Series #530 (Sept. 1983)
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Skipping Betty and Me #135 (sigh), and going to Everything's Archie #107 (Sept. 1983)
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Life With Archie #238 (Sept. 1983)
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Betty and Veronica #326 (Oct. 1983)
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This was an absolutely fantastic character before Archie got rid of her since she was "too racy". The new/re-characterized version from the 90s was just never the same.
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Archie's TV Laugh-Out #91 (Oct. 1983)
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Archie #326 (Nov. 1983)
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bumping for OP
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Thanks!
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Taking a dinner break, I'll be right back.
This will always be the real Archie. No amount of hipster reboots will ever change that.
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I'm back, with Betty and Me #136 (Nov. 1983)
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A trio of Blossom stories from Betty and Veronica #327 (Dec. 1983)
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Laugh #380 (Dec. 1983)
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Betty and Veronica #328 (Feb. 1984)
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bumping for OP
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Thanks again.
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The clothes in these comics are surprisingly well designed. You NEVER see that in comics nowadays. You can tell modern comics artists don't know how to dress themselves.
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Archie at Riverdale High #96 (Apr. 1984)
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One more dose of classic Blossom after the break...
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...and I'm back, with Archie at Riverdale High #97 (Jun. 1984)
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bumping for OP
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Archie at Riverdale High #98 (Aug. 1984)
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Cover for Pep #396 (Sept. 1984)
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Archie at Riverdale High #99 (Oct. 1984)
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The last time Dan DeCarlo would draw Cheryl Blossomuntil the 90's[/spoilers].
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Archie at Riverdale High #101 (Feb. 1985), written by Sam Kujava
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...and finally, Archie at Riverdale High #103 (Jun. 1985)
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And that was it for the Blossom Twinsuntil Love Showdown, and the end of this storytime. Thanks for reading /co/!
I'd like to dedicate this storytiming session in remembrance of
Frank Doyle (1917-1996)
Dan DeCarlo (1919-2001)
Dan DeCarlo Jr. (1948-1990)
Stan Goldberg (1932-2014)
for without them, we wouldn't have any of this.
Have a great weekend and remember to BUMP for other readers!
Thanks, OP.
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Betty growin' weed
>>94042833
Man I love it. Cheryl in the 90s was a completely different character. Here she just showed up and talked shit to the townies
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This is comedic genius.
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This is magnificent.
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Valerie?
and Midge?
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>Lusting for Archie and Veronica
Wut?
badonkadonk
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This Sidney guy looks like an Archie version of Lupin III.
what story was this from?
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I wonder what happened that pushed her introductory appearance back so much that it didn't come out until she'd be appearing in other comics for almost half a year.
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Starts >>94047024
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Ah yes, Affluenza in action.
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Man, I wish they'd stuck with Bunny as a character. She'd actually play well off the regular cast and had a fairly unique look and personality.
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She's basically Veronica without the self awareness and occasional attacks of conscience.
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> first appearance of character
> already has outfit idea submissions
> none of the submissions are Dan's wife
hmmmm
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OP, grateful for your contribution but when you can, most image editors can eyedropper "white" to color correct quickly (pic related)
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Wouldn't that be considered a scam?
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This is the hottest fucking thing ever.
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This is hot as fuck.
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Would that even work?
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>Skipping Betty and Me #135 (sigh)
Does anyone have this?
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Thanks, OP.
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Riverdale Moose is gay, right?
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I suspect at least some of them were designs submitted for Betty or Veronica that were turned down for being too slutty.
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What's the deal with the sigh there anyway? No scans or something?
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>What's the deal with the sigh there anyway? No scans or something?
It's the one story OP couldn't find a scan of.>>94042833
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Archie, shut the fuck up, you house townie.
nice read thx op
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last bump
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