Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #35

Archie tries to escape Veronica’s glamorous parties by inviting her on a simple fishing trip, but his plan quickly unravels when Veronica’s lack of outdoor know-how turns the outing into a series of comical misadventures.

In "Happiness Is," Jughead challenges his pal Archie’s romantic entanglements with a surprisingly earnest take: true contentment, he argues, lies not in chasing girls like Veronica, but in breaking free from their unpredictable moods. When Reggie unexpectedly steals Veronica’s attention, Jughead seizes the moment to test his theory—though whether Archie will listen remains to be seen.

In "Negative," Betty and Archie skip the movie they paid for to share a kiss in the theater, only to be gently scolded by Mr. Andrews, who suggests they save their money and enjoy quieter moments at home instead. The story captures a sweet, lighthearted moment of teenage romance with a touch of wholesome humor.

In "Cover Up," Archie’s instincts kick in when a suspiciously cheap offer for topsoil arrives just as Mr. Weatherbee plans a school landscaping upgrade. With Jo watching closely and the usual suspects drawn into the mystery, the real dirt might be deeper than the soil itself.

In "The Inferior Decorators," Archie convinces Mr. Lodge to let him host a graffiti party the day before Veronica’s living room gets redecorated—giving everyone a chance to tag the walls before the new paint covers it all. With paint cans in hand and wild ideas brewing, the gang prepares for a chaotic afternoon of messy creativity, all while trying to outdo one another in the most outrageous messages.

In "The Reader Knows Best," Archie takes on the challenge of collecting petition signatures for both Betty and Veronica, determined to help each of them win a trip with the field hockey team—while keeping his own reputation intact. With a wink to the audience, he promises the reader he’s got the whole thing handled, no matter how tricky things might get.

In "The Sands of Doom," Betty and Veronica find themselves trapped in the clutches of the Sandman and Doctor Doom, forced into a high-stakes test of loyalty when Betty must choose between protecting her secrets and saving Veronica from a fate worse than the desert. With quick thinking and a daring escape, the two friends break free and race to rescue Archie and Jughead from a dire threat—only to be met with a surprisingly unimpressed reprimand from their superiors.

In "Literary Madness," Betty takes the helm as editor of the school’s literary magazine, only to find her own poem among the rejected submissions. Archie, unaware of its true author, decides to share it with Veronica as a heartfelt gesture—setting off a chain of misunderstandings neither of them expected.

In "Scent Experiment," Dilton tries to help Betty win Archie's heart by crafting a custom perfume just for him—only to find Archie’s nose is stuffed up, leaving the whole scheme hilariously ineffective. A quirky mix of science, crushes, and classic Riverdale chaos unfolds in just six pages.

In "Symptomania," Veronica's prank takes a wild turn when she plants a bell in Betty's ponytail, exploiting the islanders' belief that a tinkling bell signals the onset of madness. But when Miss Grundy catches on, she flips the script with a clever twist that leaves Veronica scrambling to keep her cool.

In "Finder's Fee," Archie stumbles upon a test answer key that fluttered from a classroom window—temptation in his hands, but honor in his heart. While Reggie and Veronica aren’t so sure about playing fair, their quick fix leads to a twist neither expected.

Betty and Veronica find themselves torn between supporting Reggie or Archie in the class president race—so they rally their classmates to vote for Jughead instead. The only catch? Jughead has no interest in running, and suddenly finds himself the most unlikely candidate in school history.

In "Auto Suggestion," Archie's jalopy meets a sudden demise when Reggie "accidentally" removes its axle, sparking a classic rivalry showdown. Jughead, ever the prankster with a purpose, retaliates by chaining Reggie's car to a police car's bumper—leaving both boys in a sticky situation neither expected.

In "The Mouse That Roared," Veronica keeps Archie waiting for their date to Billy's Burgers, prompting Betty to step in and offer to go instead. When Archie initially refuses, Betty cleverly tricks him into taking her, turning a simple outing into a playful test of who truly knows how to win a boy’s attention.

Veronica's new friends live for speed and chaos, tearing through town in their hot rods with reckless abandon. When Archie and Betty fear their reckless driving will lead to disaster, they step in to pull Veronica back—just as a high-stakes chase unfolds.

In "The Advertising Game," Betty and Veronica each hope Archie will ask them to the big dance, sparking a playful rivalry when Veronica takes the lead by plastering posters and ads across town to make her interest clear. The story follows their competing efforts with charm and humor, all centered on a single, high-stakes social moment.

When Archie complains that Betty is too nice—making Veronica seem bad by contrast—Betty decides to try being grumpy and aloof to prove a point. Her attempt backfires hilariously, as everyone mistakes her act for a funny imitation of Veronica.