Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #236

In this lighthearted tale from Betty & Veronica Double Digest #236, Archie, Jughead, and Sabrina stumble upon a young boy in trouble for stealing hubcaps—just trying to help his family. With a bit of magic and a clever idea, Sabrina conjures a shoeshine box to give the boy a honest way to earn money, turning a moment of mischief into a chance for kindness.

Sabrina tries to cast a spell to make Archie irresistible to Veronica, but her magic takes an unexpected turn when the charm chant accidentally hits Aunt Hilda on the phone. Now, with her aunt suddenly radiating charm, Sabrina must figure out how to undo the spell before things get even more complicated.

When Mr. Lodge puts Veronica on a spending budget, she’s stunned—until he surprises her with a $10,000 bid on Babe Ruth’s old baseball uniform. He calls it an investment, then hints at a classic movie costume auction next month they’ll enjoy together. Veronica’s already dreaming of the next big event.

In "Dressed for Success!", Betty finds herself with an unexpected evening to spare and decides to revisit her old homecoming dress—nostalgia sparking a moment of quiet confidence. When Archie sees her in it, he’s struck by how effortlessly she shines, and without hesitation, he invites her to this year’s homecoming dance.

Veronica’s unexpected flower delivery is just a self-love gesture—until Archie and Reggie spot it and leap to the conclusion they’re facing a rival. With their usual antics kicked into high gear, the boys scramble to figure out who’s behind the bouquet, unaware it’s all part of a very personal, very floral plan.

Betty and Veronica land a spot on a cable access talk show, eager to share their take on teen life—only to find their unfiltered gossip is stirring up more drama than they expected. With their friends on the edge of being exposed, the duo must navigate the fine line between fun and fallout.

Veronica finds herself reluctantly dragged to a sci-fi convention by her cousin Marcy, who’s determined they both dress up as iconic characters from her favorite series. With a mix of skepticism and reluctant enthusiasm, Veronica faces a weekend of panels, costumes, and fandom she never asked for—just to keep Marcy happy.