B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #215
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Rivals Forever," Gigi follows her horoscope to the beach, where her plans to build a sandcastle with Jinx are constantly thwarted by Charley’s meddling. To finally get some peace, the duo devises a clever ruse about buried treasure—just to see if they can finally outwit him. Written and drawn by Joe Edwards, with a cover by Jeff Shultz and Al Milgrom, this lighthearted tale captures the playful rivalry that defines their friendship.
In "Rivals Forever," Veronica throws a beach barbecue to mark the end of junior year, but the laid-back vibe is soon complicated by a familiar rivalry: both Veronica and Betty are determined to be Archie’s date to the summer dance.
In "Here's Health," Melody's workout routine takes an unexpected turn when her calisthenics in a tight leotard draws the attention of every boy nearby. Alex, determined to prove he can stay composed, makes a bold claim—though his resolve might be tested more than he expected.
Sabrina and her aunts visit the county fair, where they stumble upon Wally running his witch dunking game. With a mischievous spark, they decide to show him what real magic looks like—no spells, just a little playful flair.
When Veronica feels left out after Betty spends more time with Midge, her hurt turns to confusion—until she learns the truth behind the secret plans. A simple misunderstanding leads to a heartfelt moment of friendship in this touching six-page story.
In "Winners & Losers," Cheryl’s arrival at the beach sets off a friendly rivalry between Betty and Veronica, pushing both to sharpen their volleyball skills as the big tournament approaches. With every spike and serve, their playful competition brings out the best in each other—though neither is ready to admit who might truly come out on top.
When Gigi follows her horoscope to the beach, she and Jinx try to build a sandcastle—only to have it repeatedly ruined by Charley. To get some peace, they trick him into searching for buried treasure, hoping it’ll keep him busy.
In "Cold Cash Customers," Betty tries to turn a profit selling ice cream novelties, but when her usual kid customers don’t bring in enough cash, she sets her sights on a new, more lucrative market. With a mix of determination and a dash of whimsy, she ventures beyond her usual rounds, hoping to sweeten her bottom line—though she might not expect just how far she’ll have to go to find her next big sale.
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↩ Reprints That Wilkin Boy #18 (1972), Josie and the Pussycats #65 (1972), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #87 (1974), Laugh Comics / Laugh #292 (1975), Pep #353 (1979), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #272 (1980), Archie and Me #128 (1981), Archie Giant Series Magazine #520 (1982), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #88 (1983), Laugh #1 (1987), Betty #15 (1994), Betty #16 (1994), Betty and Veronica Summer Fun #2 (1995), Betty and Veronica #90 (1995), Betty #35 (1996), Betty and Veronica #103 (1996), Veronica #67 (1997), Veronica #90 (1999), Betty #77 (1999), Cheryl Blossom #26 (1999), Betty and Veronica #163 (2001), Sabrina #22 (2001), Sabrina #23 (2001), Sabrina #33 (2002), Betty #157 (2006), Betty and Veronica #218 (2006)
Reprinted in B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #283 (2020)
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