Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #80

In "The Challenge," Veronica, restless for something new, finds her perfect test when Betty convinces Archie to go steady—setting off a playful rivalry where Veronica must try to break them apart. With classic teen drama and a dash of mischief, this short story captures the spark of friendship and rivalry that defines the Riverdale girls’ dynamic.

In "Trying Times," Betty takes a thoughtful look back at moments when she pushed through challenges to achieve something meaningful. That reflection gives her the confidence to step outside her usual self, embrace a glamorous look, and finally ask Archie out on a date.

In "Dine & Dunce," Veronica takes center stage with a lavish dinner she’s prepared for the gang, only to find her friends—terrified of her culinary skills—plotting a daring switch: replacing her prized chicken with a dish made by Gaston. The tension builds as the meal approaches, and the fate of the dinner hangs in the balance.

In "Streak of Luck," Veronica’s relentless antics in the boys’ gym class push Coach Kleats to his limit—until Betty and Jughead enlist Archie to return the favor, sending shockwaves through the girls’ class with a surprise swim-trunk interruption. The prank sets off a chain of chaos that’s as clever as it is perfectly timed.

In "Wheel Zeal," Betty takes center stage with her flashy skateboard tricks, drawing all the boys’ attention. Veronica, ever the strategist, quietly nudges Betty toward giving up her tomboy persona—only to step into the spotlight herself, riding the same waves of rebellion and flair.

In "Cool Rule," Archie’s impulsive dive into the bleachers to snag a fly ball sets off a playful rivalry between Betty and Veronica, who must navigate the fine print of a long-standing clubhouse agreement—where catching the ball means claiming the prize, but not the player.

Betty’s been singing show tunes all day—literally, in full lyrics—after Mr. Weatherbee accidentally played his vintage record collection over the school intercom during lunch. Now she’s stuck in a musical loop, and even her friends are wondering if the music’s in her head or in the air.

In "A Code in the Head!", Veronica’s attempt to prove her loyalty to Archie backfires when she burns her address book—only to realize too late that all her contacts are still saved on her computer, locked behind a forgotten password. With Archie watching, she’s left scrambling to recover the data before her secret gets out.

In "Law Score," Sabrina and her aunts, armed with nothing but a lifetime of courtroom TV, leap into action when Cousin Ambrose is ticketed for jaywalking—determined to defend him with the flair of seasoned legal minds, even if their knowledge comes straight from the screen.

In "Runner Up," Betty finds herself sidelined from the track team picnic when Veronica persuades her to quit so Veronica can take her spot—giving her a chance to spend more time with Archie. The story unfolds as Betty grapples with the unexpected shift, navigating friendship, rivalry, and the quiet tension of being left out.

In "Call Me Loser," Betty finds herself caught in a familiar cycle of longing as she watches Archie and Veronica drift together once again. With a quiet push from her own reflection, she decides it’s time to stop waiting and start choosing her own path.

In "That Old Feline!", Veronica’s heart swells at the sight of a stray kitten, setting off a chain of chaos that leaves Archie nursing a tree-related injury and Mr. Lodge furious over mysterious inky pawprints on his desk. The tiny feline’s antics quickly spiral beyond control, turning a simple rescue into a full-blown household mystery.

In "Too Many Cooks," Betty sets out to impress Veronica and Archie with a home-cooked dinner, determined to show off her culinary skills. When Veronica secretly spices up the meal to ruin it, Betty’s calm confidence and clever touch still turn the evening into a surprising win.

When Mr. Lodge decides he needs a new hobby, Archie suggests remote control airplanes—only to quickly regret it when the flying toy causes chaos. Determined to outdo the mayhem, Mr. Lodge upgrades to a miniature anti-aircraft gun, turning his backyard into a high-stakes aerial battleground.