Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #256

Betty stands in line at a sports convention, hoping to snag an autographed photo of quarterback Roy Bakeman for her dad—only to watch it sail away in a sudden gust, vanishing just outside the hall.

In "Rummage Rumpus," Veronica dives into a bustling rummage sale with high hopes for a steal, only to find her shopping spree turning into a surprisingly expensive lesson in impulse and style. The story captures her classic flair for drama and flair, all within a lighthearted, relatable moment of retail chaos.

In "Editor-In-Grief," Betty and Veronica find themselves locked in a fierce, paper-piling rivalry over who gets to tackle their school assignment first—only to realize their constant bickering is getting them nowhere. With deadlines looming and tempers flaring, the two must navigate their feud before it sinks their grades.

In "No Soap," Aunt Hilda tries to share the emotional drama of a TV soap opera with Sabrina and Harvey, but Harvey’s constant laughter breaks the mood—so she sends his car rolling down the street to teach him a lesson. The story captures a quiet moment of magic and mischief in the everyday lives of the characters.

In "Memory Mess," Alex tries a clever (if questionable) tactic to win Jo’s heart by pretending to have amnesia and claiming only Melody can help him remember "J." With Jo watching closely, Alex’s charade unfolds in a series of awkward attempts to win Melody’s trust—though it’s unclear who’s really being played.

Veronica’s not one to break a sweat—especially not when Betty and Archie are bonding over morning jogs. So she hires a lookalike to keep up appearances, hoping to stay cool while secretly staying close to the action.

When their economics teacher falls ill, Mr. Weatherbee hands the class over to Veronica—his top student—and suddenly the classroom becomes a high-stakes game of who’s really in charge.

Betty gets an unexpected backstage pass to a rock star’s concert when she crosses paths with the famously elusive Bruce Bingstone—but the moment she meets him in person, the glamour fades fast. As the night unfolds, the reality of fame and the gap between image and reality start to show, leaving Betty questioning what she really wanted from the encounter.

When Miss Grundy names Cheryl co-editor of the Riverdale High newspaper, she teams up with Dilton to document school life—only to turn the mundane into mayhem with a little Photoshop and a lot of Pembrooke flair.