Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #23

In this playful 1991 slice of small-town humor, Li'l Jinx proudly presents her snowman to Roz, who delivers her verdict with the dramatic flair of a seasoned art critic. When Greg later asks if Roz liked it, Li'l Jinx shrugs with mock confusion—“Beats me!”—leaving the verdict as chilly as the snow itself.

In the holiday hustle of Riverdale, Archie’s stuck working the counter at Uriah Scourge’s jewelry store—where the boss is a miserly mirror of Scrooge, wearing a threadbare sweater to snag a free meal and shooing carolers away like pests. As the night winds down, the store’s quiet is shattered when an unmarked man walks in, gun in hand, and demands cash. Written by an unknown hand, with art by an unknown artist, this 1991 holiday heist takes a sharp turn in just six pages.

In "The Christmas Caper, Part 2," Archie finds himself in a frantic chase after a fleeing crook who's stolen money from a jewelry store, with his boss threatening to dock his paycheck if the thief gets away. As Archie tries to catch up, he flags down a police officer—only to see the crook make a wild escape, crashing into the mall’s Santa and narrowly avoiding capture. The officer finally apprehends him, but the thief plays dumb, claiming he’s innocent and conveniently missing the stolen cash.

Veronica sets out to expose Brenda Parr’s lack of smarts by planting a wildly implausible story for the school paper—knowing only someone truly gullible would fall for it. But when Brenda dives in headfirst, treating the fake report with deadly seriousness, Veronica starts to wonder if she’s underestimated her rival’s instincts… or if she’s just dug herself into a mess.

Veronica’s proud of her blunt honesty—she calls it being “outspoken”—until a new girl at school returns her candor with zero filters. Now she’s on the receiving end of truths she never expected, and her usual confidence starts to waver.

In "Scratch One Disk!", Archie tries to win Veronica’s favor by buying her favorite band’s record—only to overhear her tell Betty she’d rather have a bottle of nightshade perfume for Christmas. Now scrambling to make amends, Archie rushes to find the elusive scent, leading to a series of misadventures that test his determination (and patience) in the most hilariously awkward way.

In "From the Heart," Veronica grapples with a familiar rivalry when she realizes Archie favors Betty’s simpler gifts over her own. After a heartfelt chat with her dad, she impulsively buys a flashy diamond-studded platinum knife—meant for spreading caviar, of course—then convinces Betty to swap gifts, setting up a moment of playful tension between the two friends.

Betty and Veronica team up to find the perfect gift for Archie, setting a strict five-dollar limit—easy enough in theory, but harder than they expected when every option seems to stretch the budget. Written by an unnamed creator, the story captures their playful rivalry and friendship as they navigate the surprisingly tricky world of affordable presents.