Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #217

Betty and Veronica team up in a festive race against Sugar Plum the Christmas Fairy, determined to claim the four trees in the Lodge Mansion before she turns them into magical decorations—each sister hoping to prove she’s the true holiday decorator.

In "Label Lullaby," Betty channels her knack for organization into a heartfelt mission: collecting food labels to fund a new TV for the local orphanage. Veronica, determined to keep Archie's attention focused on her, secretly leverages her father’s TV stations to amplify Betty’s campaign—sparking an overwhelming wave of donations. As the label count surges, Betty’s dream grows bigger, leading to a surprising upgrade for the orphanage. The gesture brings unexpected warmth between the two rivals, leaving their rivalry softened by something real.

In "Act One," Veronica is swept off her feet by a charming stranger who claims to be a wealthy socialite—only to uncover a surprising truth: he’s actually a struggling actor and the nephew of Smithers. The story unfolds with a mix of charm and intrigue as Veronica navigates the unexpected twist in their budding connection.

When Sabrina’s wild enthusiasm for Earth holidays goes too far, Della sends her friends hurtling back in time—stripped of their memories and stranded in a past they don’t recognize. Now, Jo and the gang must navigate a world where their identities are lost, all while trying to find a way back home.

In "Super-Market Melodrama," Betty finds herself lost in daydreams while waiting in a supermarket checkout line, her imagination sparked by a tabloid she flips through—each headline weaving a dramatic, romantic tale of her and Archie that blurs the line between fiction and her own quiet hopes.

In "Too Many Dolls," Betty’s simple mail-order for a single doll spirals into chaos when she receives two instead—each one eerily identical. Her attempts to return the extra only seem to summon more, turning her room into a cluttered maze of porcelain faces and growing confusion.

When an ATM error hands Archie an unexpected five hundred dollars, he’s tempted to treat himself—especially with Veronica’s encouragement and a pushy used car salesman dangling the keys to a shiny new ride. But old habits and a growing sense of caution might just keep him from making a deal he can’t undo.

Betty and Veronica trade their usual hangout for the glitz of Aunt Blatty’s fashion show, stepping into a world of sequins and surprises they never saw coming. With every stitch and spotlight, the day takes a turn neither girl expected—change, it seems, can be as bold as a runway walk.

In "Twin Lives," Betty brings her cat Sam to Veronica’s mansion to join in celebrating Muffin’s birthday, sparking a lighthearted exchange as the two friends compare their pets’ lives—each reflecting the contrasting worlds they inhabit.