Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #223

Archie’s attempt to keep the peace by taking Betty, Veronica, and Cheryl to the prom backfires spectacularly when the two rivals double down on their rivalry. With glitter, gowns, and high-stakes drama in the air, the dance floor becomes a battlefield of wits and charm.

In "Write Away," Betty and Veronica channel their rivalry into fictional tales after Miss Grundy assigns a journal prompt about what makes them angry—each crafting a story that turns their real-life competition into a dramatic showdown, complete with exaggerated stakes and classic showdowns, all while keeping their friendship just one page away from imploding.

In "Beauty on the Beach," Jughead finds peace in the fluttering of seagulls, while Archie can’t help but notice Betty and Veronica working out in their skimpy bikinis—two very special birds indeed.

Betty finds herself in Hawaii as a Jet Ski mechanic while the Lodges are on vacation, trading her usual routine for sun-soaked days and ocean waves. Veronica pretends to lament Betty’s missed chances for fun, but soon realizes her friend’s island adventure is far more thrilling than she ever imagined.

Betty’s essay victory earns her a trip to New York and a scholarship, but the road to the prize is paved with rivalry and doubt—especially when her closest friend seems more disappointed than proud, and two competitors aren’t above cutting corners to win.

Veronica’s new blouse is a fashion statement—until the tag starts driving her crazy. She’s torn between comfort and the pride of wearing a designer label, even as the fabric itches with every step.

When the school paper’s editor transfers to another school, Betty and Veronica both step up to fill the role—each determined to prove they’re the best fit. Mr. Weatherbee sets a simple test: the winner will be the one who delivers the most compelling story.

In "Give Up?", Betty and Veronica make a pact to date Archie on alternating weeks, but when Betty suddenly pulls back, Archie finds himself caught in a whirlwind of longing—more desperate than ever for her attention, even as the rules of their arrangement begin to unravel.

Betty and Veronica decide to follow a cable TV dating advice show’s bold suggestion: dump Archie. What starts as a bold experiment quickly spirals into unexpected fame, leaving the girls navigating the chaos of sudden attention—far from the quiet life they once knew.

Archie accidentally misplaces a letter meant for Bill Golden in Australia, but through a chain of chaotic, comically precise mishaps, the note somehow makes its way across the world—faster than anyone expected. Written by a friend of Mr. Lodge’s, the message is finally on its way, though not by any plan Archie could have imagined.

In "Fair Exchange," Archie and Reggie find themselves neck-and-neck at the midway games, each determined to win the most impressive prize for Betty and Veronica—turning a simple trip to the fair into a playful, high-stakes rivalry.

Veronica’s world tilts when she overhears her father worrying about a stock loss, sparking a vivid daydream where she’s suddenly stuck in a life of modest means—no designer clothes, no fancy cars, just the quiet grind of everyday existence. The thought sends her spiraling into a surreal fantasy of what it would be like to go from Riverdale’s golden girl to just another face in the crowd.

In "Girls' Night Out," Betty and Veronica sneak onto the roof to rescue Caramel during a late-night adventure, unaware their absence has set off a frantic search. When Mrs. Cooper notices they’re gone, she calls the police, sparking a series of comically chaotic events.

In "The Winner," Veronica’s cat Smedley takes her advice to heart—literally—when the pair attend the pet show, turning the event into a whirlwind of chaos as Smedley tries to claim victory by chasing off every other animal. The story captures the classic humor of Betty & Veronica with a feline twist, blending playful antics and classic rivalry in a lighthearted, fast-paced tale.