Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #240

Veronica Lodge is suddenly left without her maid, and when Mr. Lodge refuses to hire a replacement, he makes her clean up her own mess—literally. Forced to take on chores she’s never done, Veronica discovers just how much effort goes into keeping her life so perfectly polished.

When Zelda accidentally swaps Salem’s hairball medicine for a magic elixir, the cat’s coughs start unleashing unpredictable spells—turning the household into a whirlwind of wacky chaos. With every hack, the consequences grow wilder, and Jo’s attempts to fix things only make them worse.

In "Love Notions," Veronica takes a dramatic turn to win Archie’s heart, chasing a romantic shortcut by visiting a dubious fortune teller and acquiring a love talisman—just as Betty’s mysterious enchanted locket begins to stir up unexpected drama.

In "Dance Side Step!", Veronica throws herself into swing dance lessons, determined to outshine Betty at the big school dance. Her confidence soars when Betty sprains her ankle—until she discovers Archie has the same injury, throwing her plans into unexpected chaos.

Archie and Reggie each get a ticket to the big prize fight from Mr. Weatherbee, but their plans quickly go sideways when both try to outsmart the other into giving up their ticket—each hoping to snag a date to the big event. With a mix of mischief and rivalry, the real fight might just be the one they’re not even in.

When Archie accidentally gives Betty a valentine in class, Veronica’s jealousy flares—especially when she realizes his real plan was to surprise her with a $5 box of chocolates. The moment she sees the gift, she’s ready to make her feelings known, but things take a messy turn when she breaks it over Archie’s head.

In "Ham 'n' Hex," Reggie’s teasing of Betty’s sculpture takes a spooky turn when she claims to have placed a "delayed reaction" hex on him—just as he’s about to face the unexpected in the hallway, where Moose’s sudden appearance sends things spiraling.

In "Popular Mechanics!", Veronica and Betty each devise their own schemes to influence the outcome of a prom contest hosted by Mr. Lodge’s local paper—Veronica aiming to secure the date she wants, and Betty determined to ensure Veronica doesn’t get it. With clever plans and a dash of rivalry, the two friends turn the contest into a test of wits, all while the spotlight of the school’s biggest event looms.

In "Fish Fried," Archie hatches a clever (if wildly impractical) plan to stretch their dating budget, convincing Veronica to pretend she’s obsessed with rare tropical fish—just to get a few extra bucks from Mr. Lodge. With a mix of charm and theatrics, the duo dives into their far-fetched ruse, setting off a chain of increasingly absurd antics.

In "Cry Wolf," Little Archie, Little Veronica, and Spotty join Mr. Lodge at his cabin in the northern woods, where a sudden bear attack leads them to an unexpected alliance with two wild wolves—though the true nature of their help remains mysterious.