Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #216

In "Chiller," Jo and her friends get an unexpected chance to film their music video at the old abandoned movie studio Mr. Lodge has let them use—only to stumble upon what they believe are ghostly actors haunting the set. The flickering lights and eerie echoes make it hard to tell where the performance ends and the past begins.

Betty tries to craft a scary story for a writing contest, but nothing feels quite right—until Polly suggests drawing from real experience. That sparks a memory of a childhood adventure with Archie, when they took a shortcut through a lane rumored to be haunted, full of eerie sights and unsettling whispers.

In "By George," Betty finds herself sidelined when Veronica skips their usual backgammon game to spend time with her new boyfriend, George. Tired of the shift in their routine, Betty confides in her mother, revealing the long-standing friendly rivalry between her and Veronica—though now, with George in the picture, things feel strangely different.

In "Oui, Mon Ami," Veronica is charmed by a Frenchman her father brings home for dinner, sparking a playful rivalry when Archie tries to impress her by taking French lessons. As Archie’s fluency grows, his efforts take an unexpected turn when Veronica finds herself intrigued by a new Italian colleague from the Rome office.

In "Costume Brawl," Betty and Veronica head out separately to pick their Halloween outfits, each aiming for something bold and memorable—only to end up dressed as Queen Elizabeth the First and Marie Antoinette, respectively, in a costume clash that’s equal parts glamorous and awkward.