B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #248
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Make 'Em Laugh!", Archie and the gang jet off to Paris for Veronica's birthday, but the celebration takes a mischievous turn when her cousin Rumpston Lodge arrives with a grudge. Old rivalries resurface as Rumpston schemes to get back at Archie, enlisting Reggie at first—though even Reggie has limits when the pranks cross the line. Written by George Gladir and brought to life by Tim Kennedy’s art, with inks by Henry Scarpelli and letters by Bill Yoshida, this Double Digest adventure blends humor and heart, all wrapped in a cover by Bill Galvan and Jim Amash.
Veronica hands Archie concert tickets, only to fume when he suggests taking Betty instead. Frustrated by the classic love triangle, she breaks the fourth wall and pleads with Dan DeCarlo to rewrite the story.
Veronica and Cheryl navigate "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" at Lodge Industries, determined to keep things civil—until Archie’s unexpected arrival throws their truce into chaos. A lighthearted clash of personalities unfolds in this playful, five-page slice of teen life.
Betty flips through an old diary on the night of a date, only to be reminded of how Archie’s antics have left her frustrated—until she remembers it’s all just a silly memory. Written by the team behind the B&V Friends series, this lighthearted five-page tale captures the chaos of teenage crushes and the relief of realizing a moment’s drama is just a flash in the pan.
In "Clothes Call," Josie finds herself shaken after Alexandra mocks her outfit, making her doubt her style—until a surprising turn of events quietly proves her fashion sense has the last laugh. Written with playful charm and drawn in bright, expressive detail, this six-page humor story captures the sting of peer judgment and the quiet joy of self-acceptance, all through the lens of a very relatable teenage fashion moment.
When Alex gifts Alan a special soap to clean car grease off his hands, it’s meant to be a simple fix—until Alan passes it along to Josie and Alexandra, who are elbow-deep in clubhouse cleanup. What follows is a splash of unexpected color, as the soap turns their skin a vibrant green, leaving them both with more than just a messy memory.
In "Cool Rule," Archie’s wild dive into the bleachers to snag a fly ball sparks a lighthearted moment that puts Betty in an unexpected position—caught between her loyalty to Veronica and the rules of the game. The story captures the playful tension of teen rivalry with a wink, all in just one page of classic B&V humor.
When a sudden fire alarm forces an evacuation at school, Betty finds herself in a sticky situation—wearing only Veronica's new designer bikini and no other clothes. The chaos of the emergency unfolds as she tries to make it to safety, caught between panic and the growing realization that her choice of swimwear might be the least of her worries.
In "Wheel Zeal," Betty’s temporary reliance on a skateboard—after her car’s repair—unexpectedly opens doors she never saw coming. When Veronica offers sympathy, Betty’s everyday ride becomes the key to a surprising turn of fortune.
In "The Party Favor," Archie and the gang jet off to Paris for Veronica's birthday, but the celebration takes a mischievous turn when her cousin Rumpston Lodge arrives with a grudge. Determined to get back at Archie for a childhood prank, Rumpston enlists Reggie’s help—only to find the usually scheming Reggie has a limit, even for revenge.
Betty’s dream about a long-lost treasure at the flea market has her chasing a mystery through the stalls of the Riverdale Flea Market, where every dusty corner might hold a clue — or just another weird trinket.
In "Sibling Rivalry," Cheryl and Jason dig through old photo albums, determined to outdo each other by submitting the most embarrassing baby picture of their sibling to the society page—no matter the cost. The playful feud takes a turn when both siblings realize they might just be more connected than they thought.
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