B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #219
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "This Looks Like a Job for Sugarplum!", Reggie’s skepticism about cheerleading as a real sport puts him at odds with Moose and Chuck, who refuse to back down. When Betty challenges the trio to match the squad’s stunts, the stakes rise in a playful showdown that tests more than just athleticism. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Ken Selig, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this lighthearted adventure features a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo.
When fairy Sugarplum gets the boot from the North Pole, she heads to Riverdale in search of a fresh start. Betty and Veronica try to help her land new jobs, but her magical mishaps keep landing her back on the unemployment line.
In "Hair Today Gone Tomorrow," Alex Cabot’s long hair becomes a source of both pride and peril when it gets caught in a door and then a fan, leading him to make the drastic decision to get it cut. The result? A sudden, unexpected baldness that forces him to rely on a wig—and a whole new chapter in his daily life.
When Betty accidentally leaves the microphone on after the morning announcements, her and Veronica’s off-the-record chatter about school drama gets broadcast to the entire student body—turning a private moment into a public spectacle. Written by a team known for sharp wit and playful banter, this five-page gem captures the chaos of teenage secrets gone viral with a perfectly timed punchline.
When Reggie insists cheerleading isn’t a real sport, Moose and Chuck stand by him—until Betty challenges them to a bet: if they can’t match the squad’s stunts, they’ll admit cheerleading is legit.
In "The Characters," Tomoko tries to write a believable story by basing it on her classmates—though she’s swapped their names for more dramatic ones. Her uncle, a book publisher, reads her work and bursts out laughing, saying the characters are even more outlandish than real life.
When Alice casually mentions wanting a kitchen remodel, Hal jumps in with full demolition plans—until Betty steps in with a smarter solution. A lighthearted take on home improvement chaos, this five-page gem from B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #219 finds humor in mismatched visions and the quiet genius of a well-timed intervention.
Betty and Veronica dive into a sweetly chaotic baking spree, crafting gingerbread men and a sprawling village to decorate the Lodges’ home for the holidays. With flour flying and frosting flying higher, their festive project quickly turns into a kitchen showdown of creativity and chaos.
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↩ Reprints Laugh Comics / Laugh #166 (1965), Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #5 (1969), Archie Giant Series Magazine #168 (1970), Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #11 (1970), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #24 (1974), Josie and the Pussycats #89 (1976), Josie and the Pussycats #94 (1977), Josie and the Pussycats #95 (1977), Sabrina, the Teenage Witch #45 (1978), Life with Archie #201 (1979), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #139 (1980), Reggie and Me #121 (1980), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #78 (1980), Little Archie #176 (1982), Betty's Diary #32 (1990), Laugh #20 (1990), Betty and Veronica Spectacular #2 (1993), Betty and Veronica #84 (1995), Betty #32 (1995), Betty and Veronica Annual Digest Magazine #14 (1996), Betty and Veronica #144 (2000), Sabrina #3 (2000), Veronica #107 (2001), Sabrina #14 (2001), Cheryl Blossom #37 (2001), Archie & Friends #97 (2006), Veronica #167 (2006), Betty #160 (2007), Betty and Veronica #222 (2007), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #170 (2007), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #147 (2007), Veronica #176 (2007)
Reprinted in Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #278 (2019), World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #10 (2022), Archie Showcase Digest #21 (2025)
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