Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #185

Betty inherits her Uncle Oscar’s old clown car, a garish relic he can no longer afford to keep. When Veronica volunteers to drive her home in it, the wobbly vehicle quickly proves more trouble than it’s worth on the open road.

In "The Rainmaker," Betty’s sudden possession of her father’s shotgun sends Archie and Jughead into a panic—until she reveals her real plan: a clever scheme to make it rain, so Archie can skip painting his dad’s house and finally go on a date with her. Meanwhile, Fred just wants to enjoy a quiet bath, but chaos is never far behind in Riverdale.

Betty’s quiet habit of leaving pastries for Archie in a fire bucket takes an unexpected turn when Mr. Weatherbee snatches them for himself. Miss Grundy, noticing the empty bucket, promptly fills it with water—just in case.

In "Poor Little Rich Girl!", Veronica skips a date with Archie to spend the night with Betty at her mansion, leading to a rare moment of vulnerability. As the evening unfolds, Veronica opens up about feeling isolated despite her wealth, revealing the emotional distance caused by her parents' neglect and the social divide her privilege creates. The bond between Betty and Veronica deepens in this quiet, heartfelt exchange.

When Betty, Veronica, and Nancy grow fed up with the boys’ endless video game sessions, they decide to take matters into their own hands—literally. After Mr. Lodge recruits them to test a new game for his company, the trio quickly find themselves hooked, discovering just how competitive the digital world can be.

In "Comic Relief," Veronica agrees to dress as Powerteen for comic shop appearances to promote the new series she and Chuck have created, but her promotional tour takes an unexpected turn when she starts noticing something off about Marcy’s boyfriend at the shop where her cousin works. The story blends lighthearted fan culture with a subtle mystery, as Veronica navigates the spotlight and her growing suspicions.

In "Out of Consideration," Betty and Veronica find themselves in an unexpectedly tense stand-off, each determined to keep an eye on the other—just in case Archie makes a move. With their dates sidelined and trust hanging in the balance, the two rivals turn into reluctant bodyguards, watching every step, every glance, in a day that’s equal parts awkward and oddly intimate.

When Betty and Veronica chase Archie down Memory Lane—the enchanted street—they’re swept back to the 1950s, where they meet the vintage versions of themselves, each caught in the same moment of teenage rivalry and charm.