Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #114

When a heated debate over dessert choices fractures their friendship, Betty and Veronica go their separate ways—Betty bonding with Brigitte, Veronica with Cheryl. A surprising kitchen mishap brings them back together, proving even the sweetest rivalries can be baked anew.

In "His Secret Love," Betty surprises Archie with a birthday parrot trained to chirp her name—hoping the constant repetition will sway his affections. But when the bird starts echoing other words, Archie’s reaction sends ripples through the usual rivalry, leaving both Betty and Veronica wondering what the real message might be.

In "Paint It the Truth," Moose dives into oil painting, turning his artistic passion into a surprisingly aggressive sales tactic—only he’s not just selling his landscapes, he’s making sure everyone buys them, one intimidating brushstroke at a time.

In "Forget Who?", Betty tries to move on after Midge urges her to date someone new, but her thoughts keep drifting back to Archie—especially during a seemingly promising evening out. The story captures the quiet tension of trying to let go, with Betty’s lingering feelings subtly coloring every moment.

Reggie’s late to take Veronica to the movies—again—after wasting time on his outfit, and when he realizes he’s missed his chance, he hatches a plan to sabotage Archie’s date by making him run the same errand. The usual chaos of Riverdale’s teenage romances unfolds in just six pages, with a twist that’s as quick as it is unexpected.

Betty’s looking forward to a sweet hayride date with Archie—until Veronica plants a seed of doubt, making Betty wonder if her best friend is really out to ruin the night. As paranoia sets in, Betty starts questioning everything, leaving her torn between trust and fear.

In "Gloom with a View," Betty’s usual optimism takes a hit when Archie drops a cryptic hint that he has something important to ask her—leading her to dread another chore or favor. With her mind spinning through worst-case scenarios, she navigates the day with a heavy heart, unsure if the moment will bring joy or just more responsibility.

In "Pizza with Extra Heart," Betty tricks Archie into delivering a pizza to the house where she's babysitting, setting off a chaotic chain of events when the mischievous Terwilliger twins mistake him for a bandit and lasso him. The story unfolds with classic Riverdale charm, blending humor and heart as the usual teenage antics spiral into a playful, unexpected showdown.

Betty brings a mischievous stray puppy to Veronica’s house, where it quickly turns the place upside down. Mr. Lodge, convinced chaos like this can only come from one person, immediately blames Archie—though Archie isn’t even there.

In "Loco-Motions!", Betty insists that walking is the one way Veronica can't outpace her thanks to her wealth—until Veronica quietly slips on a pair of custom-made sneakers, leaving Betty to wonder if the sidewalk might just be the most competitive terrain of all.