Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #140

In "Lost & Frowned," Riverdale High’s new lost and found box becomes the unexpected center of attention when Betty and Veronica notice the surprisingly charming student running it. Soon, both girls find themselves inventing increasingly elaborate excuses to "lose" things—just to get another chance to see him.

When a grateful little boy gives Betty his lucky penny after she stands up to bullies, Veronica scoffs—until she witnesses snowballs inexplicably veering around Betty, as if guided by something unseen.

When Veronica panics at the thought of being snowed in with Archie—spurred by a casual mention of the TV show "Gullible's Island"—Betty can't help but notice how quickly the fictional scenario hits too close to home. The moment stretches into an unexpected tension, all while the storm outside grows louder.

Betty finds herself tangled in a strange mystery when a mystical ring mysteriously sticks to her finger, drawing the attention of shadowy agents from the distant nation of Tangapoon, who claim the ring belongs to them. As she tries to uncover the ring’s secrets, Betty must stay one step ahead of those determined to reclaim it.

In "It's All Relative," Betty and Veronica get caught up in the latest twist of their favorite soap opera—where a shocking revelation about long-lost siblings sends shockwaves through the drama. Mr. Weatherbee, overhearing their excited chatter, misinterprets the plot twist as a personal family secret involving Veronica and Archie, leading to a moment of awkward confusion.

Veronica finds herself in the Swiss Alps with her aunt Frieda, embracing the thrill of winter sports—until a fall during a mountain climb leaves Frieda hospitalized and Veronica stranded on the Matterhorn with the aloof and self-assured Rex King.

In "Twin Lives," Betty brings her cat, Sam, to Veronica’s mansion to join in celebrating Muffin’s birthday. As the two cats settle in, Veronica playfully contrasts the quirks of Sam’s everyday life with Muffin’s pampered routines, turning a simple visit into a lighthearted look at their very different worlds.

Veronica tries her hand at running a coffee shop in a nod to the sitcom "Buddies," but the reality of entrepreneurship proves tougher than the charm of the idea. Jo shows up to help, and the two navigate the chaos of opening day, where every pour and order feels like a new challenge.

When Betty starts treating her compact mirror like a wish-granter, the results are surprisingly real—until Reggie catches on and tries to exploit it for his own schemes. With a touch of magic and a dash of mischief, the mirror becomes the center of a small but sparkly showdown between friendship and greed.

When Archie casually mentions meeting the president of a booming railroad, Mr. Lodge sees a golden opportunity—and sets his sights on securing a piece of the action. With a mix of curiosity and ambition, he’s determined to get in on the ground floor before the stock skyrockets.

In "Cover Story," Hal tries to impress Betty by framing a magazine cover featuring her favorite movie star—only to find her reaction is anything but thrilled. The moment takes an unexpected turn, testing their friendship in ways neither saw coming.

Jo and her friends are pushed to their limits by Coach Clayton, who insists on nonstop gymnastics practice to prepare for the big tournament. With the school hallways their only stage, the girls push through exhaustion, determined to prove themselves—no matter how much the routine takes out of them.