World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #18
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Wooden It Be Nice?", Dilton’s well-intentioned gift—a love potion made as a thank-you for Betty’s help moving—takes a chaotic turn when she accidentally pours it down the sink, sending it coursing through Riverdale High’s water system. Written by Bob Bolling and brought to life by Doug Crane’s art, Henry Scarpelli’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s lettering, this lighthearted chaos unfolds with the signature charm of the Archie universe. Dan Parent’s cover captures the playful tension of the moment, drawing readers into the misadventure.
Betty recounts her idyllic summer days in the countryside outside Riverdale, her stories brimming with charm and quiet adventures, while Veronica, who spent her break in Hawaii and Switzerland, finds herself unexpectedly envious of the simple, sun-drenched life Betty described.
When Alex lands the band a gig at the notoriously grim El Club Kreepo, the group quickly realizes the venue’s charm is about as inviting as a basement flood. With Mr. Rockstone overseeing the chaos, the band launches a series of increasingly elaborate stunts to escape their contract—each more absurd than the last.
When Dilton rewards Betty for helping him move by brewing a love potion, her accidental splash into the sink sets off a chain reaction—sending the concoction through Riverdale High’s water system and turning the school’s water supply into something far more unpredictable than anyone expected.
In "Paradox in a Box," Betty and Veronica navigate their usual rivalry with a dash of self-aware humor, their banter underscored by an off-panel narrator who sums up their dynamic—complete with sly remarks from the girls themselves that undercut the commentary in real time.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #84 (1962), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #192 (1971), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #205 (1973), Josie and the Pussycats #71 (1973), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #217 (1974), Josie and the Pussycats #74 (1974), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #222 (1974), Josie and the Pussycats #93 (1976), Josie and the Pussycats #96 (1977), Betty and Me #174 (1989), Archie Giant Series Magazine #604 (1989), Betty and Veronica #45 (1991), Betty and Me #200 (1992), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #95 (1994), Veronica #61 (1997), Cheryl Blossom #12 (1998), Veronica #89 (1999), Betty and Veronica #144 (2000), Betty and Veronica Spectacular #44 (2000), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #116 (2000), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #110 (2002), Betty #130 (2003), Betty #138 (2004), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #149 (2004), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #88 (2004), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #90 (2005), Betty #147 (2005), Veronica #163 (2005), Betty and Veronica #212 (2005), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #154 (2007), Betty and Veronica Comics Digest Magazine #187 (2008), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #175 (2009), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #218 (2011)
Reprinted in Josie Anniversary Spectacular #1 (2024)
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