Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #161
In "And the Winner Is... Part One," Valerie’s sudden departure before a big performance leaves the Pussycats puzzled—especially when her excuse of a sick grandmother rings hollow. Josie, Melody, and Alexandra, now stepping in to fill her spot, start piecing together clues, suspecting Valerie’s retreat hides a deeper, more personal sacrifice tied to the club’s owner, who once made a clumsy move on her. With the mystery brewing and the stage set for drama, the band’s next show promises more than just music—it’s a showdown of loyalty, secrets, and the price of staying true to yourself. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Jon D'Agostino, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the issue features a cover by Dan Parent.
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Valerie leaves town before an important gig, claiming that she needs to visit a sick grandmother. Josie, Melody and Alexandra (who replaces Valerie in the band while she's away) don't buy the old "sick grandmother" cliché, and assume that Valerie is making some kind of tragic sacrifice to help the Pussycats. And they think they know what it is when they realize that the club they're playing at is owned by someone who unsuccessfully hit on Val.
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