Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #49

In "Mister Nice Guy," Veronica grows frustrated when the neighborhood kids treat Jughead with unexpected respect, so she decides to test her influence by using her wealth to buy their admiration—only to find that respect isn’t something easily purchased. The story captures a playful clash of ego and charm, spotlighting Jughead’s quiet appeal in a way that surprises even his longtime rival.

In "The Athlete," Veronica flaunts a medal from Reggie, sparking Archie’s competitive streak and pushing him to enter the upcoming track and field meet—only to find himself pushed far beyond his limits in the heat of the moment.

In "Good Pass Work," Betty devises a clever plan to steer Veronica away from a date with Jughead’s charming friend, only to find her scheme unraveling when the friend reveals he’s actually interested in Midge. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with the usual Riverdale charm and playful misunderstandings.

When Archie accidentally gets splashed with a love potion Dilton concocted, he quickly realizes it’s working—far too well. In a panic, he tries to dump it out the window, only to accidentally douse Mr. Svenson instead.

In "Wheel Deal," Archie and Reggie tease Jughead for making a matchbox car track that’s too silly, but Jughead proves his setup has real-life flair—literally—when he turns on a garden hose for some "realistic rain."

When Betty and Veronica trade barbs about each other’s fashion choices, Archie and Reggie seize the moment—only to accidentally set off a whirlwind of chaos by convincing them to wear matching dresses to the school dance. The resulting mix-up tests their friendship, their confidence, and just how far a little prank can go.

In "Spoil Sport," Betty takes pride in being seen as "one of the boys" and decides to prove it by joining the school baseball team—where her competitive spirit and unexpected talent quickly put Archie in the shadows. With a mix of determination and playful rivalry, she steps up to the plate, turning the game into something neither she nor the boys saw coming.

In "Deed Creed," Sabrina finds herself in hot water with Della after her well-meaning good deeds disrupt the usual balance of mischief. Convinced that mortals face enough struggles without witchcraft adding to the chaos, Sabrina makes a bold case to the head witch's agent—just as the line between helping and meddling starts to blur.

Archie finds himself the odd one out when he enrolls in the school’s cooking class, drawing teasing from Reggie and the guys. But when the girls start showing unexpected interest in his culinary skills, the boys suddenly find the kitchen far more appealing than they ever did.

In "The Unaffected," Betty surprises Veronica by saying she’s no longer interested in Archie, prompting Veronica to plead with her to go out with him—just to keep him from chasing other girls while Ron’s away. The two friends navigate the messy, familiar terrain of teenage crushes and loyalty, where even the smallest shift in feelings can send ripples through their circle.