Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #79
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Spend Yourself Sick!", Veronica’s competitive streak ignites when she learns Archie will be coaching the girls’ basketball team—prompting her to go all out to secure a spot while trying to sideline Betty, who’s already on the team and eyeing a role on the school paper. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art, Alison Flood’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this 1996 digest issue captures the classic rivalry with playful energy. The cover by Dan Parent and Henry Scarpelli perfectly captures the high-stakes fun.
In "Spend Yourself Sick!", Betty and Veronica return from a shopping trip with very different results: while Mr. Lodge praises Betty for her careful spending, Veronica surprises everyone by getting a credit card and racking up rewards—just in time for her next shopping spree.
In "Sporting Chance," Veronica spins into action the moment she hears Archie will be coaching the girl's basketball team—determined to secure a spot on the court and quietly sideline Betty, who’s already on the roster. With her usual flair and a dash of competitive spirit, Veronica plots her way to the starting lineup, all while Betty finds herself unexpectedly drawn toward the school paper’s newsroom.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Joke Book Magazine #60 (1962), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #133 (1969), Archie Giant Series Magazine #216 (1973), Josie and the Pussycats #81 (1975), Archie Giant Series Magazine #243 (1976), Betty and Me #140 (1984), Betty and Me #165 (1988), Archie 3000 #6 (1990), Laugh #19 (1990), Archie Giant Series Magazine #618 (1991), Betty and Veronica #37 (1991), Laugh #26 (1991)
Reprinted in Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #6 (2001), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #138 (2006), Archie's Super Comics Digest #2 (2012), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #206 (2012), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #268 (2019), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #278 (2019), Archie Showcase Digest #21 (2025)
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