Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #136

When a rare Zambesia owl escapes the mansion, Veronica begs Archie for help—but he’s too busy supporting Betty’s marathon training. Just as Betty spots the owl along the course, a sudden thunderstorm rolls in, turning the race into a race against the weather.

Veronica hits a rummage sale with a budget and a plan, but her eye for a good deal quickly spirals into a shopping spree that leaves her wallet lighter than she expected—proving some bargains aren’t as sweet as they seem.

When Mr. Weatherbee catches Betty and Veronica using their cell phones in class, he bans them from using the devices—prompting Veronica to come up with a clever plan. With a pair of attache cases, the two friends disguise their phones and try to stay connected, turning a school rule into a game of stealth and style.

When Betty is hospitalized due to exhaustion, Veronica steps up to prove she’s her best friend by volunteering as a candy striper—only to turn the hospital into her own chaotic playground. The story follows the unlikely duo as their friendship is tested in the most unexpected setting.

Veronica’s latest culinary experiment lands her in a mood when her friends politely decline her cooking, but Jughead’s unexpected request for her famous meatballs from home ec class might just turn her day around.

Betty wanders the quiet halls of the museum, her voice drifting into a tape recorder as she shares her thoughts on the exhibits. Caught between her curiosity and the looming deadline for Miss Grundy’s report, she struggles to turn her reflections into something that’ll do.

In "Car Tunes," Betty takes Miss Grundy under her wing to learn the basics of car repair, turning a simple lesson into a surprisingly smooth ride. As the two bond over wrenches and wisdom, Miss Grundy shows Betty that passion can be just as valuable as profit—while Mr. Weatherbee learns the hard way not to underestimate the skills of the women in his school.