Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #1

In "A Date with Archie," Betty’s plans to bowl with Veronica take a sudden turn when she declines a date with Archie—only to realize, mid-rush, that the real fun might be with him after all. The two girls sprint to Archie’s house, only to crash into a chaotic mix-up that lands them at the bowling alley with Jughead instead.

In "Ageless Love," Betty volunteers to get Archie’s billfold monogrammed, but Veronica sees her at the store and leaps to the conclusion that it’s a romantic gesture. Without telling anyone, Veronica arranges to have the monogram changed—setting off a lighthearted chain of misunderstandings between the two rivals.

In "Out-Dated," Veronica dumps Archie for being broke, leaving him stranded at the movies. When Betty hears the news, she rushes to his side with cash in hand, ready to step in—just as the date’s already in motion.

In "Doing My Thing," Veronica throws a lawn party for her society friends, and Jughead faces a rare dilemma: turn down free food or dress up. Caught between his love of snacks and the pressure to look the part, he’s left trying to figure out how to do his thing—without breaking his diet or his dignity.

Betty stumbles upon a mysterious basket on her doorstep and insists it must be delivered to the nursery—her sudden maternal instinct sending ripples through the town. As curiosity spreads, the entire community buzzes with whispers about the unknown baby, turning a quiet morning into a full-blown neighborhood mystery.

In "Native Son," the Archies take the stage at the International Ball, where Archie’s choice to dress as a Native American sparks a mix of amusement and awkwardness among the formal crowd—especially as the rest of the gang shows up in their usual tuxedos and evening gowns. The story captures the lighthearted chaos of teenage antics, where costume choices become a small but memorable moment of identity and humor.

When Betty, Veronica, and Midge decide to monetize their romantic lives, they launch "Pay Dates Incorporated"—a hilariously chaotic scheme to charge boys for the privilege of taking them out. With fashion dreams on the line, the trio dives into the wild world of paid dates, where every date comes with a price tag and a whole lot of drama.

In "Friendly Finance," Veronica dumps Archie for his perpetual lack of cash, leaving him scrambling to win her back—so he turns to Betty, who hands him a loan to buy Veronica a birthday gift. The trio’s familiar dynamics spark a lighthearted clash of generosity, pride, and teenage romance, all in just six pages of classic Jumbo Comics humor.

In "The Cupid Caper," Betty and Archie take it upon themselves to help shy inventor Dilton find a date, setting him up with the petite Tessie Turner—though they never stop to wonder if the two actually have anything in common. With well-intentioned chaos brewing, the trio’s matchmaking attempt spins into a lighthearted tangle of misunderstandings and awkward encounters.

In "Rock Knock," Archie tries to impress Veronica by skateboarding while playing his guitar—turning his instrument into a makeshift board with a bit of DIY flair. Veronica watches, delighted, until she notices Reggie’s unimpressed yawn and hears him casually claim he’s heard better guitar playing.

In "Never Kiss a Stranger," Veronica faces a tricky dilemma when Mr. Lodge bans her from seeing Archie—so she devises a clever scheme to obey his rules while still meeting her boyfriend. With a mix of wit and charm, she navigates the fine line between rebellion and compliance, all while keeping her romantic plans intact.

In "The Direct Approach," Betty tries a new tactic to win Archie’s attention, turning to her mom Alice for help. With a mix of playful advice and a dash of culinary strategy, Alice suggests Betty charm Archie by flattering his ego—and his appetite.

When Archie and Reggie tease Jughead about his latest food-related mishap, they’re stunned to learn he’s vanished—headed straight for a tramp steamer docked at the harbor. Now they’re scrambling to figure out if their joke pushed him to leave town for good.