B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #285

In "Season of the Witch," Veronica acquires an antique locket, unaware of its dark past—Jughead warns her it once belonged to a notorious witch from Riverdale’s history, and that the locket may awaken something dangerous in whoever wears it.

Veronica Lodge gets a new ATM in the Lodge mansion—handy, right? But when she discovers the monthly limit and steep transaction fees, she’s quick to question just how generous the setup really is.

When Melody follows her pet bird, Bird, into the eerie One-Way Swamp, her friends rush in after her—only to find themselves trapped in a mist-choked wilderness where a headless, hulking monster lurks beneath the surface. As quicksand swallows the path behind them, the group must navigate the swamp’s secrets before the mist closes in.

In "To Coin a Phrase or It Makes Cents To Me," Betty rallies a group of volunteers to paint a vibrant mural on a vacant building, turning an empty wall into a bold statement for a local animal shelter. With creativity and heart, she turns a simple act of community art into a meaningful campaign that brings people together.

In this playful twist on a classic fairy tale, Snow White flees the jealous wrath of Veronica, the self-proclaimed queen of Riverdale, who can’t stand that someone else might be hotter than she is. Seeking refuge, she finds herself among seven delightfully odd little men, each with their own quirks and secrets.

In "Culinary Capers," Betty puts her critic's hat on as she treats Archie to a high-end dining experience in Riverdale, eager to show off the town's finest eats. But when Archie’s usual clumsiness meets a delicate meal, chaos unfolds—one spilled drink at a time.

Betty’s stuck on her horror story for the contest—nothing feels quite right until Polly suggests she draw from real experience. That’s when Betty recalls a childhood adventure with Archie, taking a risky shortcut through a lane said to be haunted, where every shadow and creak felt like it was watching.