Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #226

In "Let the Games Begin," Veronica finds herself on her favorite TV game show, where the thrill of competition quickly turns complicated. To claim victory, she must confront a difficult choice that puts her closest friendships to the test.

Betty returns to school and finds herself unexpectedly sharing class schedules, adjacent lockers, and lunch hours with Archie—everything seems to be aligning in ways that feel too coincidental to ignore.

Betty lands the final spot on the football cheerleading squad, leaving Veronica fuming—but when Veronica convinces her to switch to the gymnastic squad to keep her away from Archie, fate has a twist. With Archie sidelined and forced to take over as scorekeeper for the gymnastics team, he ends up spending more time with Betty than ever, much to Veronica’s dismay.

In "Five Star Final," Betty is asked by Coach Clayton to transcribe a notebook full of athletic evaluations—only for Reggie to misread the situation entirely, convinced Betty’s been rating past boyfriends instead of basketball stats. The mix-up sets off a lighthearted chain of misunderstandings, all fueled by a single notebook and a prankster’s imagination.

In "Good Taste Treat," Betty's sewing class sets out to create and showcase a full line of designs, but Veronica challenges their flair, claiming they lack the true taste needed to succeed in the fashion world. With confidence and creativity on the line, Betty takes on the challenge, determined to prove that style isn’t just about prestige—it’s about heart.

In "Invented Servitude," Veronica pushes Archie to learn the finer points of high society—only for Mr. Lodge to quietly turn the lessons into a test of their relationship. As Archie navigates etiquette and privilege, the line between mentorship and manipulation begins to blur.

In "Goodbye Ol' Paint...", Veronica’s prank with a sabotaged can of paint backfires when Jughead steps in to even the score—setting off a playful rivalry that pits his loyalty to Betty against Veronica’s latest scheme. With a mix of mischief and heart, the trio’s usual antics take a surprising turn as old friendships are tested and new alliances form.

Veronica takes on Mr. Lodge’s challenge to do housework for a set time, hoping to understand her maids’ daily grind—only to find her efforts throw off the timing of a crucial dinner with a major business partner. The chaos unfolds as her well-meaning chores clash with the evening’s high-stakes plans.