Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #96
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Compliment Complex," Betty and her mom tackle a spring cleaning spree, sorting through old toys bound for charity—each one sparking a whimsical daydream where she and Archie share a moment, just as things start to get sweet. But no matter how carefully she imagines their perfect scene, Veronica always finds a way to show up, turning the fantasy into something far more complicated. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with vibrant energy by Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito, Barry Grossman, and Bill Yoshida, this Double Digest tale captures the timeless charm of small-town crushes and playful rivalry. The cover by Jeff Shultz and Henry Scarpelli perfectly captures the mix of nostalgia and mischief.
In "Fantasy Time," Betty and her mom tackle a cluttered closet, sorting through old toys destined for charity—each one sparking a whimsical daydream where Betty and Archie share adventures in imaginative worlds. But no matter how elaborate the fantasy, Veronica always finds a way to step into the scene, turning each moment into a playful rivalry.
In "Just My Friends," Little Archie lands a dinner-for-four at a restaurant, sparking a playful rivalry as Little Betty, Little Veronica, and Little Jughead each try to win his vote to be the lucky guest. With charm and classic comic antics, the trio pulls out all the stops in a lighthearted battle for his company.
In "Of Dates and Nuts," Veronica dives into the school paper’s "Date-Mate" column, eyeing her pick of potential dates—only to turn the tables when she challenges Betty to a judo showdown to win a chance at one of them. With playful rivalry and a dash of athleticism, the two friends turn a simple column into a full-blown contest, each determined to prove they’re the better date material.
In "The Quiet Man," Reggie tries a bold new approach—becoming the calm, composed type—but his silence comes at a cost: no one hears his warnings when trouble looms. As he struggles to balance his quiet act with his usual knack for chaos, the whole town might just pay the price.
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↩ Reprints Laugh Comics / Laugh #151 (1963), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #81 (1964), Archie Annual #18 (1966), The Adventures of Little Archie #39 (1966), Pep #217 (1968), Archie and Me #21 (1968), Archie Giant Series Magazine #153 (1968), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #49 (1968), The Adventures of Little Archie #51 (1969), Josie and the Pussycats #53 (1971), Betty and Me #35 (1971), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #180 (1973), Little Archie #76 (1973), Archie and Me #59 (1973), Pep #288 (1974), Jughead's Jokes #42 (1975), Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #32 (1975), Little Archie #92 (1975), Little Archie #97 (1975), Archie and Me #84 (1976), Betty and Me #81 (1977), Life with Archie #179 (1977), Everything's Archie #59 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #244 (1978), Little Archie #137 (1978), Archie at Riverdale High #63 (1979), Sabrina, the Teenage Witch #60 (1980), Little Archie #160 (1980), Little Archie #167 (1981), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #178 (1985), Betty and Me #152 (1986), Betty and Veronica #5 (1987), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #7 (1988), Little Archie Comics Digest Magazine #33 (1988), Veronica #2 (1989), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #12 (1989), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #14 (1990), Betty and Me #182 (1990), Little Archie Comics Digest Magazine #44 (1990), Betty and Me #188 (1991), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #18 (1991), Betty and Me #189 (1991), Betty and Me #190 (1991), Betty and Veronica #39 (1991), Betty and Veronica #40 (1991), Laugh #28 (1991), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #21 (1991), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #26 (1993), Archie Comics Digest #138 (1996), Betty and Veronica Spectacular #18 (1996), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #35 (1996)
Reprinted in B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #259 (2018), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #322 (2024)
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