Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #159
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Curtain Call," Betty and Veronica savor the last golden moments of summer, sharing nostalgic memories of all the adventures they’ve had—until Mrs. Lodge steps in with a practical reminder: it’s time to shop for back-to-school clothes. Written by Kathleen Webb and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s classic art, Henry Scarpelli’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this heartfelt issue captures the bittersweet end of a season. The cover by Jeff Shultz and Jon D'Agostino perfectly frames the mood, full of playful charm and the quiet longing of endings.
In "Roller Derby Ruckus," Betty and Veronica trade their usual rivalry for a new kind of competition—joining a local women's roller derby team, where their fierce spirits clash with the team's dominant star, Hulking Heidi. The story captures the high-energy chaos of the rink, where friendship and rivalry skate on the same razor-thin edge.
When Cheryl returns to Riverdale, her arrival stokes a friendly rivalry between Betty and Veronica, pushing both of them to sharpen their beach volleyball game in time for a major tournament. The summer heat isn't the only thing rising—so is the intensity between the two longtime friends, each determined to prove they’re the best.
In "A Happy Ending," Betty and Veronica trade summer memories with a mix of laughter and wistfulness, savoring every moment before the season fades—until Mrs. Lodge steps in with a practical reminder: it’s time to shop for back-to-school clothes.
Veronica returns to Riverdale High after missing the first week of school, only to find that her signature designer dress has become everyone’s uniform—down to the last sequin. With her usual flair now shared by every girl in the hall, she’s left wondering if her style was ever truly her own.
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