Betty and Me #81

In this quirky, emotionally charged installment from *Betty and Me* #81, Betty Cooper finds herself caught in a surreal spiral as Felicity takes over her mind, blurring the line between identity and control. Meanwhile, Jughead narrowly escapes the Limping Man, seeking refuge in a hospital where his father’s presence offers unexpected salvation, and Count Drago’s growing paranoia about Count Stabinsky adds a layer of gothic absurdity to the day’s chaos—all as Archie’s health declines, leaving the group teetering on the edge of something bigger than they can name.

In "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper! (Part II)" from *Betty and Me* #81, Archie’s coma deepens into something far stranger, while Felicity revels in her growing power—her laughter echoing through the surreal halls of Riverdale’s hidden side. Meanwhile, Jughead faces a chilling pursuit from the Limping Man, only to be saved at the last moment by an unexpected ally, and across town, a bat-shaped escape unfolds as Count Drago finds an unlikely kinship with a flock of creatures who see him not as a monster, but as family.

In "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper! (Part III)," Jughead faces off with the Limping Man, a man driven by a decade-old grudge tied to a long-ago elevator accident—only to discover the truth behind the vendetta. Meanwhile, Betty and Veronica seek answers from the Gypsy Lady, but when Felicity takes control of Betty, they're met with a shocking twist: the Gypsy Lady is no longer herself, but haunted by the spirit of Felicity’s mother.

In "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper! (Part IV)," Betty’s latest bout with the mischievous spirit Felicity takes a surprising turn when the Gypsy Lady becomes the unlikely vessel for Felicity’s mother—leading to a dramatic, if oddly domestic, showdown that may finally free Betty from her spectral guest. With Felicity’s influence lifted, Archie regains his health, and Jughead wraps up the mystery of the Limping Man, leaving the gang to process the strange events in their usual mix of humor and heart.