Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #272
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Legend of Sleepydale," Betty finds herself tangled in a bizarre mystery after stopping at a curio shop following her latest heroic feat. There, she crosses paths with the eccentric ex-vaudevillian Harpo De Hoofer, who’s convinced she’s after him—despite having no idea why. Written by Bob Bolling and illustrated by Doug Crane, with inks by Ken Selig and letters by Bill Yoshida, this Double Digest tale blends small-town charm with a touch of theatrical madness, all under Jeff Shultz’s striking cover.
In "Two of Clubs," Betty and Veronica find themselves unexpectedly drawn to the same mysterious new boy in Riverdale, setting off a playful rivalry that sends them racing through the town’s nightlife in search of him—only to discover he’s got a surprising taste for dancing.
Sabrina lands a gig as a photographer and reporter for her school paper, eager to tell stories her way—until her editor rewrites her piece into something entirely different. With a mix of humor and teenage chaos, this lighthearted tale captures the wild ride of trying to be heard when the truth gets lost in translation.
In "A Stitch in Time," Veronica surprises Archie with a Nehru jacket for their anniversary—only to snatch it back when she learns he’s planning to take Betty to the dance. Determined to make amends, Archie surprises Veronica with a dress he sewed himself, turning a moment of romantic mishap into a heartfelt gesture.
In "Glass Menagerie," Betty’s world crumbles when her cherished glass miniature collection is shattered, leaving her heartbroken. With a mix of determination and charm, Archie rallies the Riverdale teens to help her rebuild something beautiful—before the final piece is found.
Veronica’s attempt to stir jealousy in Archie backfires when a mistaken order floods her classroom with flowers—thanks to a glitch that turns her secret admirer prank into an all-out floral avalanche.
In "La Grande Voyage," Betty and Veronica trade the Eiffel Tower for a slice of American nostalgia in Paris, turning the City of Light into a familiar hangout. From munching on Colonel Dandy's Chicken to catching a Bette Fiddler flick and knocking down pins at a local alley, the girls prove that home can follow you—even when you're abroad.
In "The Vaude-Villain," Betty finds herself tangled in a bizarre mystery after stopping into a curio shop following her latest heroics. There, she crosses paths with the eccentric former vaudevillian Harpo De Hoofer, who’s convinced she’s after him—though the truth is far more tangled than either of them realizes.
When a sudden downpour leaves Veronica soaked, she borrows a set of Betty’s old clothes—only to find that the very same outfits suddenly spark envy and admiration across Riverdale. What was once forgotten now seems like the height of style, just because Veronica’s wearing them.
In "The Prom Crashers, Part One," Veronica hatches a bold plan to turn prom into a showdown: she and Betty swear off dating Archie and team up to crash Cheryl Blossom’s elite prom as a cheeky act of revenge for past slights. With high stakes and even higher drama, the girls’ unlikely alliance sets the stage for a night of chaos, secrets, and surprises.
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↩ Reprints Betty and Me #16 (1968), Betty and Me #19 (1969), Betty and Me #21 (1969), Betty and Me #23 (1969), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #182 (1973), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #257 (1979), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #269 (1980), Everything's Archie #133 (1988), Betty and Veronica #29 (1990), Betty and Veronica #40 (1991), Betty and Veronica #77 (1994), Betty #29 (1995), Veronica #63 (1997), Betty and Veronica #113 (1997), Betty and Veronica #118 (1997), Betty and Veronica #120 (1998), Sabrina the Teenage Witch #18 (1998), Betty and Veronica #131 (1999), Sabrina the Teenage Witch #22 (1999), Archie & Friends #34 (1999), Betty #73 (1999), Betty and Veronica #135 (1999), Sabrina the Teenage Witch #27 (1999), Veronica #133 (2003), Betty and Veronica #187 (2003), Betty and Veronica #192 (2003), Betty and Veronica Spectacular #65 (2004), Veronica #151 (2004), Betty #137 (2004), Betty and Veronica #216 (2006), Betty and Veronica #217 (2006), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #174 (2007), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #159 (2008), Veronica #194 (2009), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #200 (2010)
Reprinted in Archie 1000 Page Comics Jubilee #[nn] (2019), Archie Modern Classics #2 (2020)
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