Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #238
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The First Noelle," Sabrina faces a holiday dilemma when her strict aunt and Della push her to embrace the Christmas spirit—so she defiantly vows to resist doing good. But when she’s unexpectedly taken hostage by bank robbers, Sabrina finds herself playing the villain to pull off a surprising act of heroism. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Sinnott, and colors by Barry Grossman, this festive tale blends witchy mischief with seasonal twists. The cover, by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith, captures the story’s playful tension.
In "Yuletide Fool Time," Betty and Veronica find themselves navigating a school where the Christmas spirit has taken an unexpected turn—turning the staff into delightfully erratic holiday revelers while they decorate the auditorium for the big party.
In "Cartons of Joy," Betty and Veronica spot a young boy staring wistfully at a train set, sparking a moment of compassion that leads them to his modest home. Moved by the family’s quiet joy despite their hardships, Veronica hatches a plan to spread cheer—secretly outfitting their home with new appliances and toys, all delivered under the guise of a magical Santa.
In "The Spell of the Season," Sabrina, determined to break free from her goody-goody Christmas spirit after a scolding from Della and Aunt Hilda, vows to embrace her witchy side by doing evil instead of good. But when she’s unexpectedly taken hostage by bank robbers, she finds herself in a twisty situation where doing wrong might just be the right thing to do.
When Aunt Hilda grants Salem magical powers to watch over Sabrina during her absence, the cat’s newfound abilities quickly spiral into chaos—leaving Sabrina to clean up the mess he’s made, one spell at a time.
Betty and Veronica are once again locked in their eternal rivalry, this time over a chance to win Archie’s attention—only this time, the stakes get messy when the Cooking Club arrives to induct their newest pledge: Betty herself.
Betty tries to distract Archie from football for one night, but every corner of Riverdale seems to be filled with the game—leaving her scrambling to keep his focus off the field. With football references popping up at every turn, she’ll have to outwit the sport itself to win his attention.
Betty’s been wide awake all night, driven mad by city noise, so Veronica suggests a getaway to a quiet cabin in the woods—just the two of them, peace, and maybe a chance to finally rest. With the trees closing in and the world hushed, can silence truly be the cure?
After Mr. Weatherbee's lecture on spreading happiness, Betty sets out to brighten everyone's day—only to accidentally spark a playful feud between the Andrews and Lodge families, all over her well-intentioned declarations.
In "News and Views," Betty and Veronica take Mr. Weatherbee’s suggestion to heart, turning the school paper into a whirlwind of dramatic headlines—until one headline lands squarely on him, leaving the principal both amused and a little flustered. With a mix of wit and mischief, the girls find themselves in a sticky situation they never saw coming.
Betty and Veronica show up to support Reggie at his first stand-up gig, but when Veronica starts heckling him with sharp jabs, it’s clear she’s not just being playful—there’s a spark behind her teasing. As Reggie tries to keep his cool on stage, the tension between the trio shifts in ways no one saw coming.
Veronica channels her natural flair into crafting a holiday gift, spurred on by her elfish muse Sugar Plum—because when it comes to Christmas, she’s got the perfect touch.
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Reprinted in Archie 1000 Page Comics Gala #[nn] (2015), Archie Showcase Digest #6 (2022)
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