Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #12

In "Stranger Than Fiction," Betty finds herself on a date with the famous movie star Rock Granite, but her nerves flare when she worries Veronica might try to steal him away. Jughead, ever the schemer, devises a clever plan to let Betty speak her mind without tipping off Veronica—though his method might be more complicated than it seems.

In "Are You Listening?", Jo and Valerie find themselves testing how truly attentive their friends really are—Valerie shows how Alex and Alexandra tune out nonsense as long as it’s delivered with agreement, only for Josie to quietly reveal that Val herself isn’t immune to the same habit.

In "Scandal Sheet," Scoop Scanlon, the overzealous editor of the school newspaper, leans hard on sensational headlines to boost readership—until Archie and Jughead decide to return the favor with a little mischief of their own. With a mix of wit and prankster flair, they turn the tables on Scoop’s own tactics, turning the school’s rumor mill into a full-blown spectacle.

In the snowy peaks of a winter getaway, Jo and her friends stumble upon a strange, otherworldly figure who claims to rule Earth after a planetary conquest. Forced to serve his whims, the girls must navigate his bizarre demands while trying to uncover the truth behind his impossible presence.

In "On the Map," Archie tries to juggle three separate plans—each with Betty, Veronica, and Jughead—on the same evening, mapping out his schedule with meticulous precision. As each date falls through one by one, his elaborate plans unravel, leaving him with an unexpectedly quiet night at home with Mom and Dad.

When Veronica gets permission from Mr. Lodge for the Archies to rehearse at the Lodge mansion, the noise quickly turns the household upside down—especially for Smithers and Mr. Lodge, who are less than thrilled by the rock 'n' roll chaos. With the music spilling into every corner, it’s a battle of rhythm versus reason, and tempers are starting to rise.

In "Tape Jape," Jughead’s careless moment with a tape recorder sets off a chain of misunderstandings when Archie’s offhand offer to teach Sharon to ski gets caught on tape—and lands in the wrong hands. Rocco, Sharon’s jealous boyfriend, overhears the recording and starts to wonder if Archie’s intentions go beyond friendship.

In "Love Finds a Way," Veronica attempts to stay calm around Archie after reading a magazine piece about not being bossy—easy enough in theory, impossible in practice. The moment he walks in, her patience is tested, and the usual chaos of their dynamic begins to unfold.

In "Learning The Blues," Reggie sinks into a quiet despair, ready to leave Riverdale behind, but Archie steps in with a heartfelt party that reminds Reggie he’s not alone. The story captures a tender moment of friendship and connection, where small gestures speak louder than words.

In "Out With It," Archie tries to enjoy a well-earned dinner out after his parents leave him in charge of the house, but his usual charm backfires when he accidentally ruffles the feathers of a gruff diner cook. What starts as a simple night on the town quickly turns chaotic as Archie’s antics escalate—leaving him on the wrong side of the counter and out the door.

In "Present Problems," Veronica notices Archie buying a pendant and is certain it's meant for her—until he hands her a signed photo of himself, leaving her to wonder if the gift was truly for Betty all along.

In "Heartache is a Two-Way Street," Samantha’s casual attitude toward her loyal boyfriend Bingo backfires when she’s left scrambling for a date to the big school dance—only to find he’s not so eager to come running anymore. Written by an unnamed author and illustrated by the artist behind the Betty & Veronica Double Digest series, the story explores the quiet sting of being replaced, as Samantha learns that love, like a leash, can pull both ways.

In "That's Show Biz," Betty takes the lead in a school play starring the glamorous movie star Rock Bottom, but her spotlight is threatened when Veronica, jealous of the attention, sabotages her by spiking the water jug with alum. With Betty silenced, Veronica steps in as understudy—only to find herself unexpectedly cast opposite Rock Bottom’s understudy, Dilton Doily, in a passionate love scene.

In "Shoot Out," Archie and Jughead wage a water gun war against Betty and Veronica, only to find themselves outmaneuvered when the girls turn the tables with cleverly rigged rubber gloves—each finger a hidden spout, ready to soak their rivals at a moment’s notice.