Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #179

When a boy who once met Veronica on a flight returns her lost purse, Mr. Lodge extends a dinner invitation—only to find the guest’s awkward charm may just outdo even Archie’s usual mishaps.

In "Rhyme Time," Jo finds Moose’s grammar so grating that Betty and Veronica pitch a wild solution: have him speak only in rhyming couplets. What starts as a playful fix quickly turns into a classroom chaos no rhythm can fix.

Betty and Veronica team up to restore a vintage car they’ve both fallen for, but their partnership starts to wobble when Veronica’s attention drifts toward a charming video store clerk—leaving Betty to keep the engine running while their friendship takes a backseat.

Betty and Veronica go head-to-head in a stylish showdown over the season’s biggest trend—plaid—each outdoing the other with increasingly bold plaid outfits and decor. When Veronica decides to take the competition to the next level, she transforms her entire house into a plaid fortress.

In "Forever Dancing," Katy’s friends surprise her with a dance hall rental for her birthday, but she’s already spent hours on her feet filming a dance video—leaving her both exhausted and unsure if she can keep up the energy.

When a stray cat named Cleo decides to make Katy Keene and Sis her new family, she stumbles into a mystery involving a pickpocketing dog. With help from Sis' clever friend Gary, the trio sets out to uncover the truth—before the real thief strikes again.

In "Catch of the Day," Veronica surprises Betty with an unexpected offer: a date with Archie. Betty, ever the skeptic, can't believe the gesture is so generous—especially when Veronica admits she's just trying to make herself look more exciting by comparison.

Betty crafts a dozen tiny Archie dolls and hides them around the Lodge mansion as a playful surprise for Veronica—only for Mr. Lodge to discover them first, sending him into a panic as he swears the dolls are after him.

In "Weather or Not," Betty drags Veronica out for a springtime stroll, eager to enjoy the fresh air—only to find the skies quickly turn stormy. As the weather takes a dramatic turn, Veronica’s enthusiasm for the great outdoors takes a nosedive, proving that some days, the couch is the real adventure.

Veronica’s offer to give her friends a ride to school in her limo takes a turn when the rainy day brings more than just wet pavement—her chauffeur finds himself caught in a series of mishaps that test his patience and her patience alike.

Veronica’s convinced she’s the talk of the town after landing on a society magazine cover—until she realizes the paparazzi chasing her aren’t after her at all. The real star? Someone who just happens to look exactly like her.

In "Sugarworld," Cheryl dreams of joining her favorite band, The Sugar Girls, but must sneak past her parents to audition—lying about her age to prove she’s old enough. As she steps into the spotlight, the chance to shine comes with the risk of getting caught in a sweet, sticky web she didn’t plan for.

Betty and Veronica spend a day together lounging and exploring, jetting off on a private plane to the Bahamas to check on the Lodge’s vacation home. The story captures their effortless friendship as they trade banter and take in the island vibes—no grand plot, just two best friends enjoying each other’s company.

Veronica Moon sets her sights on victory in a beauty contest she convinces her father to organize—only to realize too late that her own family’s ties to the sponsors disqualify her from competing. With her confidence shaken and her plans upended, she’s left to navigate the unexpected chaos of a pageant she never expected to lose.