Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #196

In "Rink Fink," Reggie spins a wild tale of a dream where he hit four home runs, complete with a rink-side audience of Veronica and Betty cheering him on—much to their amusement. As the three skate and tease each other, Reggie insists the dream wasn’t just about him, but the truth behind his fantasy remains as slippery as the ice.

In "Quit Your Kidding!", Ickky tries to dodge a kiddie masquerade by faking a traffic stop, claiming he’s lost his license—only to find himself in a much stranger situation when Ginger insists he wear children’s clothes to the party. The whole thing spirals into a hilarious misunderstanding, all while Ickky desperately tries to keep his cool (and his dignity).

In "Baby Knows Best!", Ginger is left to babysit Waldo, who’s throwing a fit. Ickky tries to soothe him by doing a headstand, only to get his foot stuck in the chandelier. With Waldo finally calm, Ginger vows to free Ickky once the little one is asleep.

In "First and Last!", Jo finds herself unexpectedly partnered with Monk for a school dance, despite his less-than-graceful moves. As the evening unfolds, Monk quietly hopes she’ll save the final dance for him—only for Jo to gently remind him he already had her last dance.

In "Three Is Trouble," Jo finds herself caught between Aunt Hilda and Sabrina as the two clash over holiday cheer, sparking a hilarious showdown with the overly strict Watchdog Committee, who aren’t fond of witches celebrating Christmas.

Archie’s playing Santa at the mall to save up for Christmas gifts, but he’s missing time with Veronica. When she lands a job as his elf assistant, the holiday season takes a fun, unexpected turn—though neither of them quite expected what comes next.

Betty tries to convince Veronica to embrace the spirit of giving this Christmas, but when it comes to what “less fortunate” really means, the two friends couldn’t be more different. With their usual mix of wit and charm, they set off on a holiday mission that tests their ideas of generosity—and each other.