Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #279

When Veronica decides to sculpt a Santa statue out of snow and dyes it red with a gallon of food coloring, her festive experiment takes an unexpected turn—especially when Jo shows up and the snowman seems to have a mind of its own.

In "Pursuit of Pleasure," Veronica stumbles upon a heartfelt letter to Santa from a child who forgot to include an address, sparking a holiday mission with Betty’s sharp instincts. Together, the girls follow subtle clues to track down the boy’s mother, determined to make sure he gets the Christmas he deserves.

Sabrina finds herself caught in a magical twist on New Year’s Eve: her powers will grant three wishes to the one she truly loves—just before midnight. With the clock ticking and feelings swirling, she’s left wondering who that person might be, and what she’ll do when the moment arrives.

In "The Bookworms," Betty and Archie are tasked with sorting through the library’s dusty stacks under Miss Grundy’s watchful eye, turning what should be a quiet afternoon into a mission of literary cleanup. Meanwhile, left behind in class, Reggie and Veronica hatch a mischievous plan to get back at their friends for their unexpected freedom.

Betty stumbles upon a childhood favorite in the library’s children’s section—a book about a rabbit that vanishes without a trace. The moment she opens it, she’s pulled into a whimsical mystery that blurs the line between story and reality.

In "X-Mess," a holiday mix-up during the school gift exchange sends Mr. Weatherbee the present meant for Archie—thanks to a tangle of tags that swaps the intended recipients. With the festive chaos unfolding, Jo finds herself caught between the growing confusion and the quiet tension of who might have really meant to give what.