Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #239
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "That's Some Val-entine! (The Many Loves of Archie Andrews!! part 3 of 10)," Veronica dreams of escaping Riverdale’s familiar rhythms for the exotic shores of Tonga, where she’ll face new customs and a different way of life—though her signature flair might not fit quite as easily. Written by Kathleen Webb and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s classic art, Mike Esposito’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this Double Digest installment captures Veronica’s longing for adventure with a touch of charm and humor. The cover by Dan Parent and Rich Koslowski perfectly frames her glamorous, globe-trotting ambitions.
Veronica’s not one to play second fiddle, especially when Betty gets all the credit for feeding the birds at Riverdale High. So when she takes it upon herself to up the ante, she doesn’t just spread seed—she brings the whole zoo to the schoolyard.
In "The Chains That Bind Chapter 1," Veronica dreams of escaping Riverdale’s small-town pace, eager to jet-set to Tonga—where the dress code is far more conservative than her usual style. As she packs her suitcase, she muses on the life she’s always wanted, far from the familiar streets of home.
In "Up to Date," Betty tries to impress a guy with her trendy new dress—until her mom transforms it into a high-necked, bustle-heavy gown from another era. The unexpected style draws attention, but not the kind Betty expected, when a boy who adores old-fashioned charm suddenly takes an interest.
In this lighthearted gag from *Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #239*, Veronica tries to prank Archie by hiding her front teeth with black paper, only to find herself outwitted when Archie turns the tables with a clever water-based trick. The classic teen antics unfold in five pages of playful mischief between Archie and the girls.
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Reprinted in Archie 1000 Page Comics Shindig #[nn] (2016)
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