Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #53

When Archie, Mr. Weatherbee, and Spotty hit Bongo Beach for a late-night fishing trip, things take a wild turn when Dilton shows up with a prototype rocket-powered lure—only to send Archie soaring into the sky and straight into Mr. Lodge’s boat, where Veronica and a serious client are already fishing.

In "Kitty Ditty," Salem the cat stumbles into a bit of witchcraft that gives him magic—just in time to try impressing Abigail, a feline crush. But when his powers fade, he’s left scrambling to escape Abigail’s determined suitors, all while trying to keep his spellbound charm from unraveling.

When the Pussycats choose to perform at a public beach clambake over Alexandra’s private invitation, she’s furious—especially when the event gets canceled by rain. Determined to get even, she lures them to the Cabots’ secluded island, where she plans to leave them stranded.

In "Domestic Help!", Archie and Betty pitch in to help Archie’s mom with household chores, only to discover her day is suddenly full of responsibilities—like keeping up with her favorite soap operas and chatting with friends—leaving little time for the usual routines. The story captures the usual teen chaos with a side of domestic comedy, as the kids try to balance helping out and staying out of trouble.

In "Cover Up," Frankie finds himself unusually flustered when Maria hits the beach in her swimsuit—while other girls’ outfits barely raise an eyebrow, hers sends him into a flurry of protective instinct. The moment becomes a hilarious test of just how far he’ll go to shield her from view, even if it means becoming the most awkward lifeguard in Riverdale history.

In "Kitty Ditty," Betty and Veronica face off with a feline-sized challenge at Camp Pocahontas when a camper refuses to part with her beloved cat, all while navigating the charming distractions of two new forestry recruits stationed nearby.