Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #126
In "Wild Western Ways," Betty and Veronica find themselves in a playful rivalry when a photo shoot for Sportsman magazine sparks a rivalry over who’s the better swimmer. With Veronica using her father’s connections to get Betty hired as a lifeguard, the girls’ competition takes a surprising turn when Veronica ends up needing a rescue—leading to an unexpected moment that could change everything. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, Jim DeCarlo’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s letters, this Double Digest tale captures the classic charm of Archie’s teen antics. The cover by Jeff Shultz and Jon D’Agostino perfectly frames the summer heat and high-stakes friendship.
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Photographers want to use Betty or Veronica's swimsuit photo on the cover of Sportsman magazine. Veronica gets her father to use his influence to have Betty hired as a lifeguard, so Veronica would be the only choice. Later Veronica falls off a jet ski and has to be rescued by Betty, leading to an unexpected cover photo for the magazine.
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