Best of Archie Comics Betty and Veronica #2

Betty’s secret pastry deliveries to Archie via a fire bucket at school have been interrupted—Mr. Weatherbee’s intercepted the treats, prompting a new twist when Miss Grundy fills the bucket with water. Now, the fate of Archie’s snack stash hangs in the balance, and the school’s odd routine is about to get even more deliciously chaotic.

Jo and Betty take matters into their own hands when the boys refuse to teach them how to ski, setting off down the expert slope with Reggie’s camera rolling—no instructions, just pure, snowy determination.

In "Late Date," Betty and Veronica catch Archie and Reggie plotting their evening plans—and decide to outsmart them with a barrage of homemade meals, hoping to keep the boys close with every bite. Written by a team known for their sharp humor and spotlighted in Best of Archie Comics Betty and Veronica #2, this three-page gem delivers a sweet, silly showdown of wits and waistlines.

In "Popular Mechanics," Veronica and Betty find themselves at odds over a prom contest sponsored by Mr. Lodge’s newspaper, each determined to steer the outcome in their own favor—Veronica aiming to secure the date she’s set her sights on, and Betty quietly working to ensure she doesn’t get it. With clever schemes and classic rivalry, the two navigate the chaos of a high-stakes school event, proving that even in the most innocent of contests, friendship and rivalry can be a tough mix.

In "Sheep Skinned," Jughead and the boys tease Betty and Veronica for blindly following every new trend, calling them "sheep" for always hopping on the latest fashion bandwagon—no matter how ridiculous it looks on them or how much the boys dislike it. The girls, of course, have a sharp comeback ready, turning the tables with a twist that’s as stylish as it is unexpected.

Betty’s excited about her new dress—until Veronica starts dropping subtle hints that it’s not quite right, without even seeing it. Determined to prove her style, Betty returns it, only to find Veronica watching closely as she picks out a new one. The rivalry in fashion continues, one purchase at a time.

Veronica’s convinced that the mysterious monster haunting Riverdale High is Archie in disguise, and she’s determined to prove it—especially when he agrees to escort her to the school’s monster-themed dance. With costumes, secrets, and a whole lot of mischief in the air, things get delightfully strange as the night unfolds.

In "Success Story," Betty and Veronica dismiss Miss Grundy as unimpressive—until they learn she once inspired the renowned Dr. Mary Hoffman, the very scientist they’ve been idolizing. The revelation reshapes their view of a teacher they thought they knew.

Veronica gets a brainstorm after spotting Betty’s clever collapsible umbrella, leading her to enlist Lodge Industries’ engineers for a wild idea: a fully collapsible cabana for their beach trip. With a mix of high-tech flair and classic teen rivalry, the girls’ plans take a playful turn as they race to bring the ultimate portable shelter to life.

In "Voices of Change," Veronica takes a stand when she notices the school's homework load is overwhelming students' social lives. Determined to make a difference, she marches into Mr. Weatherbee’s office with a bold proposal—cutting back on assignments to give teens more time for what matters.

Veronica teams up with a professional sculptor to outdo Betty and Archie in a snow sculpture contest, determined to keep the five-hundred-dollar prize out of their hands—though her real motive might be more about the competition than the cash.

Jo and her friends get a surprise when Mr. Lodge lets them use an old movie studio for their music video—only to discover the set might be haunted by ghosts who think they’re still filming.

In "Inner Voices," Betty and Veronica trade glances at the mall, each secretly envious of the other’s seemingly effortless cool and confidence. When Archie steps in to smooth things over, his well-meaning attempt only sends their rivalry into overdrive—though neither realizes how much their own insecurities are fueling the moment.

Betty channels her love of detective fiction into a real-life caper, slipping into Riverdale’s elite scene as a maid at Veronica’s extravagant party to unmask a jewel thief preying on high society. With her sharp mind and a stack of criminology books as her guide, she’s determined to solve the mystery—before the thief vanishes with the next treasure.

In "Archie's Choice," Archie stumbles into a whirlwind of misunderstandings when he sees Betty and Veronica modeling wedding gowns at a local boutique—leading him to panic that they’re marrying someone else. By the time he realizes they were just posing, the girls are convinced he’s about to propose to one of them.

Veronica, frustrated after being scolded by her father and mocked by her friends for her latest shopping spree, finds herself drawn to a clique of upper-class snobs who promise her a taste of power through a secret prank on Betty. As she’s tempted to join their scheme, the line between playful mischief and real betrayal starts to blur.

In "null," Archie and Reggie’s biker gang, the Battlin’ Boys, quickly find themselves outmatched by the fearsome South Side Serpents. Meanwhile, Betty revives her grandfather’s vintage motorcycle, sparking a bold new plan: with Veronica, she’s forming an all-female biker crew to stand up to the Serpents.