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B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #214

Jul 2011 · Archie · 3.99 USD
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In "Librarians On the Loose!", Betty teams up with her friend Clayton to uncover a hidden world when a missing librarian and a lost ancient book spark a mystery deeper than any archive. Written by Bill Golliher and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Al Milgrom, and colors by Barry Grossman, this adventure blends whimsy and intrigue in a story where every shelf might hold a secret. The cover, inks by Mike DeCarlo, hints at the chaos to come.

Contains 24 stories
Librarians On the Loose!
20 pp
ClaytonMs. HobgoodKaiser Kruton

In "Librarians On the Loose!", Betty and her friend Clayton uncover a hidden world when a missing librarian leads them on a globe-trotting quest to rescue Ms. Hobgood and recover a lost ancient text—uncovering the secret society of librarians who guard history's most treasured books.

News Blues!
1 pp
Expert Advice!
6 pp
Annie RogersMrs. Walker

In "Expert Advice!", Betty and Veronica meet the legendary advice columnist Granny Annie—only to discover she’s a surprisingly young woman who’s suddenly in need of some guidance herself. With their usual charm and wit, the girls find themselves navigating a role reversal that turns the usual advice-giving dynamic on its head.

Using His Head
11 pp

In "Using His Head," Jo and the Pussycats face off against Alexandra when her desire to lead the band sparks a magical showdown. When Alexandra uses her powers to disrupt their road trip, Alex finds a clever way to turn the tables—before the gig even begins.

Maxim Mix-Up
5 pp
Boris

In "Maxim Mix-Up," Melody’s habit of mixing up proverbs accidentally sets off a spy thriller when a foreign agent mistakes one of her garbled sayings for a secret code. When the misunderstanding is revealed, the spy and his partner kidnap the Pussycats to retrieve a computer disk hidden in a teddy bear—leaving Melody to untangle the chaos before things get worse.

Role Models
5 pp
JoshHarold

In "Role Models," Betty takes on the quiet challenge of mentoring a middle school student, showing what genuine guidance can look like. When Veronica and Midge witness firsthand how few kids have positive older figures in their lives, their skepticism begins to shift—revealing the unexpected weight of influence, one conversation at a time.

Put A Cap On It
5 pp
Zack

In "Put A Cap On It," star pitcher Zach declares Betty his lucky charm after a home run, only to reveal his flirty charm is as fleeting as his focus. Betty, unimpressed by the empty praise, sees through his act before he can even take his cap off.

Single-Minded
6 pp
SpookieSlugloafMr. Tinny Tune

Sabrina dreams of Broadway stardom, but her voice is less-than-musical—so Salem enlists Spookie to help. Now, every word she speaks bursts into song, turning even the simplest conversation into a performance.

A Late Bloomer!
6 pp
Glamor Puss
1 pp
Double 'W' Vision
12 pp

When the mysterious new girl arrives at school with mismatched clothes and a pet tarantula, her enigmatic charm quickly draws attention—especially from the boys. But when her true identity as Wendy Weatherbee is revealed, the whole school is left wondering what she’ll do next.

"In" Fashion
5 pp

Jo and Jinx are pulled into a fashion shoot by Gigi, only to discover the ad they modeled for was actually a shoe commercial—highlighting just their feet. The twist lands with a laugh, turning a glamorous outing into a playful surprise.

Dear Diary
5 pp

Mort’s routine days feel anything but thrilling—until he starts scribbling wild, fictional diary entries to spice things up. When his friends stumble upon the pages, they take every outrageous detail as fact, turning Mort’s made-up adventures into real-life expectations.

Window Pain!
1 pp
Now She Knows
1 pp
No Rush
1 pp
Queen of Denial!
11 pp
Tennis Matched!
5 pp
Brad
Crimson & Clover
6 pp
Priscilla(Bunny)

In "Crimson & Clover," Priscilla challenges Cheryl to a science fair showdown, betting she can’t create something impressive without a big budget. Cheryl rises to the task with a clever, plant-based beauty line that turns heads—proving brilliance doesn’t need a fortune.

What A Nice Trip!
5 pp
MarkMr. RoperKatie Coorich

Cheryl’s morning jog takes a wild turn when she stumbles into the middle of a live news shoot, tripping over a camera. What starts as a clumsy accident quickly spirals when she decides to sue the network—only to discover, too late, that it’s owned by her dad’s corporation.

Untitled story
1 pp
Love Forever(-Well, Almost Forever!)
6 pp
Erika
Nice Advice
1 pp
Jumping to Conclusions
6 pp · Teen
Betty CooperVeronica LodgeNancy WoodsArchie AndrewsHiram Lodge

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cover inks Mike DeCarlo

Reprints

↩ Reprints Josie and the Pussycats #48 (1970), Laugh Comics / Laugh #340 (1979), Laugh Comics / Laugh #353 (1980), Everything's Archie #87 (1980), Betty and Me #115 (1980), Sabrina, the Teenage Witch #71 (1981), Betty and Veronica #34 (1990), Josie and the Pussycats #2 (1994), Betty and Veronica #100 (1996), Cheryl Blossom #13 (1998), Cheryl Blossom #31 (2000), Sabrina #10 (2000), Sabrina #23 (2001), Sabrina #27 (2002), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #157 (2005), Jughead & Friends Digest Magazine #9 (2006), Veronica #169 (2006), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #142 (2006), Tales from Riverdale Digest #10 (2006), Veronica #170 (2006), Betty and Veronica #223 (2007)

Reprinted in Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #201 (2012), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #261 (2018)

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