Betty's Digest #1

In "Winner Takes None," Betty’s victory in a high-stakes essay contest sets off a chain of awkward alliances and quiet sabotage as she prepares for a trip to New York and a shot at a scholarship—only to find her two fellow contestants determined to derail her, and her best friend Jo strangely unenthused by her success.

In "Never Judge a Book by Its Cover," Betty and Veronica bristle at being paired with Dilton and Archie’s cousin Dexter for the class picnic, but what starts as reluctant teamwork slowly reveals unexpected sparks of connection. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story finds humor and heart in the quiet moments between four teens learning to see past first impressions.

In "Football Fever," Betty tries to distract Archie from his obsession with football for one evening, but every corner of Riverdale seems to be shouting about the game—leaving her scrambling to shield him from every mention, from billboards to lunchroom chatter. With a mix of charm and determination, she battles the season’s relentless hype, all while trying to keep Archie’s attention on something—anything—else.

In "Seeing Cable TV Stars," Betty and Veronica launch their own cable access talk show, only to find their sharp tongues and unfiltered takes on teen drama spark more than just laughs—some of their friends aren't ready for the spotlight, or the truth.

In "Merchant Princess," Veronica runs her own secondhand shop, turning her old clothes into a side hustle—until she realizes her inventory is being snapped up by some less-than-charming customers. Written by Betty, with art by the same, this five-page gem from Betty's Digest #1 captures a quirky, sharp-witted teen moment with just the right mix of humor and self-awareness.

In "The Homebody," Veronica finds herself unexpectedly envious as Betty recounts her carefree summer adventures in the quiet countryside near Riverdale—moments of simple joy and quiet exploration that stand in stark contrast to Veronica’s own trips to Hawaii and Switzerland. The story captures a rare, tender moment of connection between the two friends, where distance and experience blur into something quietly meaningful.