Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #85

In "Balance of Power!", Jo and Betty try to outdo each other by balancing books on their heads, sparking a playful challenge from Archie and Jughead to do even better—just as Superintendent Hassle arrives unannounced for a surprise inspection.

Veronica tries to outdo Betty’s craftiness by knitting a sweater for Archie, but when he’s forced to wear it to school, a strong gust of wind sends it flying—only to land on a homeless man. Veronica, seeing the sweater on the man, assumes Archie gave it away out of kindness.

In "Hawaiian Surprise," Miss Teen Queen of Hawaii Kakalina visits the Lodge, drawing attention from Archie with her charm. Meanwhile, Betty and Veronica find themselves intrigued by her twin brothers, setting off a playful rivalry in the midst of island vibes and unexpected glances.

In "Ring-a-Ding-Ding," Mr. Weatherbee catches Betty and Veronica using their cell phones in class and bans them from using them. Determined to stay connected, Veronica devises a plan, slipping both girls into attache cases disguised as phones.

Veronica finds her groove at the mall, turning heads with a spontaneous sing-along and dance routine that draws a crowd. The music store owner sees a golden opportunity and hires her to perform—just as her shopping spree threatens to derail everything.

In "Maid of Money, or 'Here Comes the Million Dollar Melody!'", Melody arrives at the dance in a dazzling dress crafted from one- and five-dollar bills, turning heads and handing out cash to the boys with a grin. Jealousy sparks in Alexandra, who counters with a showstopping gown stitched from hundred-dollar bills, turning the evening into a glittering battle of style and flair.

In "Model for Mayhem," Archie attempts a heartfelt clay sculpture of a woman, only to reshape it into a likeness of Veronica—much to her delight. When they bring it out to show off, the statue begins to crack and crumble under the summer sun, leaving them scrambling to figure out what went wrong.

In "Veronica's Planet!", Veronica finds herself crowned queen of an entirely new world—complete with robotic subjects, a grumpy old man, and a chorus of talking tumbleweeds. With her usual flair, she sets about ruling her new domain, proving once again that even a planet can’t resist her charm.

In this playful twist on a classic, Betty spins a whimsical tale for her young charge, reimagining Snow White as Joe White, a health-food-loving teen whose peaceful forest life is disrupted by the scheming King Reggie. With a dash of mischief and a sprinkle of magic, the story turns the familiar fairy tale on its head, all within the cozy confines of a babysitting session.

Betty and Veronica are smitten with a mysterious, furry TV star, leading Reggie to don an ape suit for a prank—only to be mistaken for the real Sasquatch. When his voice gives out and he’s captured by Moose and Professor Flutesnoot, the girls must figure out how to rescue their prankster friend before the chaos escalates.

Betty’s simple request for a clown doll spirals into a surreal mishap when she receives two instead—each time she tries to send one back, more show up. With her house quickly filling with identical dolls, she’s left wondering if there’s a pattern—or a prank—behind the endless arrivals.

In "Museum Musings," Betty drifts through the quiet halls of the local museum, her voice filling a tape recorder with thoughtful musings on the exhibits. As she tries to turn her observations into a report for Miss Grundy, she finds the task harder than expected—every artifact seems to whisper a story of its own.

In "Good Taste Treat," Betty’s sewing class sets out to create and showcase a full line of designs, but Veronica challenges their flair, questioning whether they truly have the taste to succeed in the fashion world. The rivalry heats up as the girls test their skills and styles in a high-stakes creative showdown.

In "Inner Voices," Betty and Veronica find themselves at odds over something small, their rivalry bubbling to the surface in the middle of the mall. As tensions rise, their argument escalates—leaving Archie caught in the middle, only to be dismissed by both girls.