Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #54

In "Fair Exchange is No Robbery!", Archie and Veronica each pick out a thoughtful going-away gift for the other—only to have their plans unravel when Jughead accidentally misinforms Archie about Veronica’s gift. Spurred by jealousy and misunderstanding, Archie returns his present, sparking a chain reaction that leaves Veronica equally upset and ready to return hers.

When Greg cancels his movie date with Li'l Jinx—again—to play football, he claims he’s sick. But after a brutal game, the lie accidentally becomes reality, leaving him stuck in bed with a real fever.

In "Plain Folks," Mr. Lodge tries to charm voters with a folksy TV interview at his home, aiming to prove he's just like the average citizen. But when Veronica and her friends show up, their starstruck reactions turn his carefully staged "down-to-earth" moment into something far more chaotic—and unexpectedly heartfelt.

In "Bon Voyage," Mr. Lodge jets off to Europe to escape Archie, only to find his peace shattered by a series of increasingly bizarre encounters with Archie—disguised and working odd jobs across the continent. As Archie navigates a whirlwind of European adventures from the baggage compartment to a series of unlikely gigs, Mr. Lodge starts questioning his sanity, convinced he's seeing the same boy everywhere he turns.

Betty brings her eight-year-old twin cousins to school for a child protection fingerprinting drive, but the moment the prints are taken, the girls are off on a playful mission—leaving their marks on every surface they can reach. With Betty trying to keep up, the day turns into a whirlwind of sticky fingers and giggles, all while the school hallways slowly become a gallery of accidental art.

In "Hokey Pocus," Betty tries out some magic tricks she picked up from her uncle at Veronica's party, but her playful jabs at Veronica take a sharp turn when the jokes land harder than expected. The evening takes a surprising twist as the line between showmanship and rivalry blurs.

In "Our Song," Veronica nudges Archie to play "their song" at the Choc'lit Shop, only for him to draw a blank—until a bold stranger steps in and hits the right note, surprising everyone with the tune Veronica had been waiting for. The moment hangs in the air, full of playful tension and unspoken feelings, as the jukebox spins a melody that might just be the key to what comes next.

In "Sign Off," Jo and her friends rally around Riverdale High, noticing how the school’s once-familiar halls have grown worn from neglect. With the district’s funding falling short, they organize a demonstration to stand up for the place that’s always been their home.