Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #5

In "Finger Folly," Reggie’s attempt to sabotage Archie’s date with Veronica backfires when he tries to use a silly "whammy" gesture to curse him. Archie and Betty, curious and a little mischievous, decide to test whether the gesture really has any power—leading to a lighthearted, playful experiment in teenage rivalry and mischief.

Archie is baffled by Mr. Weatherbee’s uncharacteristically calm attitude at school—until he catches the principal meditating in the hallway. But when the peace-and-love vibes start spilling into the classroom, even the most relaxed moments can spark chaos.

Archie tries to impress his parents with a fancy dinner, but his lack of restaurant budget sense leads to an unexpectedly steep bill—much to his surprise and his parents’ quiet amusement. A lighthearted slice of teen life from Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #5, this five-page humor story captures the awkward charm of trying to do right by family.

In "Oh, Say Can You Ski?", Coach Kleats rallies his students to prepare a hill for skiing, but chaos ensues when Jughead, napping in a bulldozer’s seat, accidentally starts it up. As the machine careens down the slope, it scrapes away all the snow and ice, leaving a messy pile at the bottom—just as the first ski run was about to begin.

In "Snowbound Part II," Archie and the gang face off in a snowy high-stakes race, where teamwork and quick thinking are put to the test. When Central High's questionable tactics nearly steal the win, a lucky camera angle ensures the truth comes to light—leaving Archie with a surprise victory.

In "Love Is the Answer," Archie dreams of a Christmas where Santa Claus swaps gifts for the gift of love and peace, hoping to cure the holiday's growing greed. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story follows Archie’s whimsical vision in a lighthearted, humorous take on holiday spirit.

In "Yule Never Believe It," Archie confidently declares he's immune to misfortune during the holidays—only to have Reggie test the theory with a series of increasingly elaborate snowball attempts, all missing their mark. As his friends grow increasingly skeptical, the joke starts to feel less like a lighthearted bet and more like a challenge to fate itself.

In "Ring-a-Ding," Archie stumbles upon an abandoned engagement ring and, in a moment of playful impulse, slips it onto Betty's finger. Betty seizes the chance to stir some jealousy in Veronica, flaunting the ring at every opportunity—only to find Veronica utterly unimpressed, no matter how often she waves it under her rival's nose.

Veronica’s holiday cheer takes a spooky turn when she’s haunted by a ghostly spirit after skipping out on caroling with the gang—only to be shown a future where her selfish streak has gone full rein. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1988 Jumbo Comics Double Digest tale blends holiday mischief with a touch of spectral warning, all in just six pages of classic teen humor.