Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2

In "The Brush-Off," Betty tries to move on from Archie by taking up painting, but Veronica’s suggestion that she sketch portraits backfires when Betty convinces Archie to pose—leading to a hilariously awkward session where art and crushes collide.

In "An Itch to Succeed," Archie takes a risky shortcut through the woods to deliver a crucial letter for Mr. Weatherbee, only to run afoul of a pesky patch of poison ivy, oak, or sumac—leading to a chain reaction of itching that takes an unexpected turn when the superintendent himself ends up the victim. The story’s humor unfolds with classic Riverdale charm, turning a simple errand into a sticky situation.

In "Tribe Bribe," Betty and Veronica aren’t happy that Archie’s ditching them for a game of pretend Indians with a group of boys instead of attending a fashion show. When Reggie tries to help by bribing the kids to keep Archie tied up, he accidentally falls into a trap they’d dug—leaving Archie stranded and the boys still in need of rescue. Betty and Veronica show up with their own demands, ready to negotiate the boys’ freedom on their terms.

In "Giver Game," Archie’s disapproval of Veronica’s treatment of Betty leads to an unexpected twist when Veronica tries to make amends by letting Archie take Betty to the dance—a gesture Archie finds more insulting than helpful. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this lighthearted 1987 tale captures the familiar teenage dynamics with a playful, character-driven punch.

In this lighthearted 1987 tale from *Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2*, Veronica boasts that Archie’s charm lies in how other girls are drawn to him—so Betty decides to test the theory, setting off a playful game of rivalry and wit.

In "As a Committee of One," Mrs. Lodge’s endless dedication to civic causes takes a dangerous turn when her curiosity leads her straight to an old WWII shell on the seaside beach. While Mr. Lodge tries to unwind with his family, Mrs. Lodge’s relentless drive to help—even in the most unexpected places—puts them all in a sticky situation.

Jo and Veronica sign up for a backpacking survival course alongside Archie and Reggie, who scoff at their chances. When the boys get lost and overwhelmed in the woods, it’s the girls’ quick thinking and outdoor savvy that leads to their rescue.

Archie decides to play it cool around Veronica, determined to impress her with restraint—though Jughead, ever the realist, quietly bets he’ll end up making a fool of himself again.

In "The Man and the Boy," Samantha finds herself torn between her flirtatious crush on the impulsive Bingo and the calm, thoughtful attention of a handsome doctor who once saved Mrs. Smythe’s life. When a sudden crisis tests her loyalty, she’s forced to confront what maturity truly means—before she makes a choice that might change everything.

In "Doin' What's Natural," Archie’s antics with Betty spark Veronica’s jealousy, leading her to flirt with Reggie in retaliation. As Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy attempt to calm the chaos, they eventually step back, leaving Archie and Reggie to bicker and Betty and Veronica to trade barbs — all in the name of teenage rivalry.

In "Queen Bee," Jughead spins a playful tale to quiet Veronica’s royal bragging, claiming Betty is the long-lost heir to history’s most noble bloodline—setting off a lighthearted scramble of pride, disbelief, and classic teen antics. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1987 humor short from Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2 captures the familiar charm of Riverdale’s teenage world, where friendship and fun take center stage.