Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #218
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Great Crashers," Veronica and Betty team up to deck the halls at the local children's shelter for a festive Christmas party, bringing warmth and cheer to the season. When Jughead and Reggie feel left out, a playful scheme leads them to unexpectedly bond over cleanup duty—just for a little while, but long enough to make an impact. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s classic art, Jimmy DeCarlo’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this heartwarming Double Digest tale captures the charm of Riverdale’s most beloved teens. The cover by Jeff Shultz and Rich Koslowski perfectly captures the holiday spirit.
In "The Great Crashers," Veronica and Betty team up to spruce up the local children's shelter for a Christmas party, turning the space into a festive haven. When Jughead and Reggie feel left out, a playful prank leads them to unexpectedly join in—finding common ground as they clean up together, if only for a few hours.
In "All that Glitters," Veronica convinces Betty to join her in selling handmade ornaments, but what starts as a fun sisterhood project quickly spirals into a whirlwind of rivalries and unexpected complications. With Veronica’s sharp business sense and Betty’s careful nature, the duo finds themselves navigating the messy, glittery world of small-town entrepreneurship—where friendship and ambition don’t always shine the same way.
In "The Agreement," Jo and Veronica find themselves caught in a playful yet tense standoff after promising to each spend only five dollars on Archie’s Christmas gift—only to start wondering if the other has secretly gone over budget. With trust hanging in the balance and holiday cheer tinged with suspicion, the girls navigate a quiet game of quiet observation and growing doubt.
In a playful twist of teenage rivalry, Veronica sets out to clear the path for Archie by "giving" Reggie to Betty—only for Betty and Reggie to return the favor by "giving" Moose to Veronica.
In "The Bookworms," Betty and Archie are tasked with sorting through the library's dusty stacks, a quiet chore that turns into an unexpected mission when Reggie and Veronica, left out of class, hatch a clever prank in retaliation. With the library's quiet halls echoing with whispers and secrets, the real challenge isn't the books—it's staying one step ahead of the chaos brewing just beyond the shelves.
Veronica Lodge isn’t satisfied with Riverdale High’s cheerleader uniforms, so she enlists a top fashion designer to craft a look that turns heads—because when it comes to standing out, she’s always got a flair for the dramatic.
In "Promises to Keep, Part I," Betty makes a quiet but firm decision to stop interfering in Archie and Veronica’s relationship—though she keeps it to herself. Veronica, sensing something’s changed, pushes back with playful defiance, determined to test Betty’s resolve, turning their usual rivalry into a subtle game of wills.
In "Promises to Keep, Part III," Mr. Weatherbee vows to Miss Grundy that he won’t let the students’ antics push him to lose his temper—only to face the full force of Riverdale’s chaos almost immediately. With his resolve tested in real time, the school’s usual antics turn into a high-stakes game of self-control.
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