Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #288
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Fall Back, Fashion Forward," Betty and Veronica trade their usual social circuits—Veronica at a stifling country club mixer, Betty at a by-the-book teen association party—only to escape the monotony and stumble upon a shared surprise at the local movie theater. Written by Mike Pellowski and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Jeff Shultz and inks by Henry Scarpelli, this Double Digest tale captures the effortless chemistry between the two friends, all under Dan Parent’s sharp and stylish cover.
Veronica trades the stifling formality of the country club mixer for a quick escape, only to stumble upon Betty at the movie theater—both equally relieved to have ditched their dull, obligatory events. The two friends bond over their shared boredom, finding unexpected fun in a simple night out.
In "Let the Games Begin," Veronica finds herself on her favorite TV game show, where the thrill of competition quickly turns complicated—her chance at victory hinges on a choice that could cost her the friendships she values most. The story explores the tension between ambition and loyalty, all within the familiar world of Riverdale’s high school scene.
In "Good Taste Treat," Betty’s sewing class sets out to craft and showcase a full fashion line, but Veronica isn’t convinced they’ve got the style to make it in the real world—setting up a playful clash of confidence and creativity between the two rivals.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #95 (1963), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #32 (1965), Archie Giant Series Magazine #162 (1969), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #254 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #251 (1978), Archie Giant Series Magazine #530 (1983), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #340 (1986), Betty and Veronica #3 (1987), Betty and Veronica #10 (1988), Betty and Veronica #22 (1989), Betty and Me #180 (1990), Betty and Me #188 (1991), Archie Comics Digest #109 (1991), Betty and Veronica #58 (1992), Betty #21 (1995), Betty #26 (1995), Betty #44 (1996), Betty #61 (1998), Cheryl Blossom #17 (1998), Sabrina the Teenage Witch #21 (1999), Betty #80 (1999), Cheryl Blossom #37 (2001), Betty and Veronica Spectacular #53 (2002), Veronica #144 (2003), Betty and Veronica #194 (2004), Veronica #146 (2004), Betty #134 (2004), Betty #137 (2004), Betty and Veronica #203 (2004), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #128 (2004), Betty #159 (2006), Betty #169 (2007)
Reprinted in Archie Modern Classics #3 (2020)
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