Betty and Veronica Double Digest (1987 Archie) comic books 2009-2011

by Dan Parent, Mike Pellowski, Dexter Taylor & Stan Goldberg Cheryl gets a surprise visit from her friends from Pembrooke Academy - and that's not all that's returning! By story's end, there just may be a 'reversal of fortune' for the whole Blossom family, and perhaps a new beginning, too! With their boyfriends otherwise engaged, Betty, Veronica, Midge and Nancy plan a 'Girls' Night Out' - but plans are made to be broken! Will the gal pals get a chance to bond, or will the boys get back in the picture? Then, Little Betty shows she's 'A Real Sport' and becomes a gridiron gal and helps the boys defeat the South Side Serpents in a football face-off! Plus, other new and classic tales! Cover price $3.69.

by Dan Parent, Mike Pellowski, George Gladir, Tim Kennedy & Fernando Ruiz You can take Cheryl out of Riverdale, but you can't take Riverdale out of Cheryl - especially when Archie visits Pembroke to remind her! Then, when Betty removes her 'lucky' leprechaun figure from its safe hiding place, will it bring good fortune or misfortune? Finally, Veronica has a new chauffeur, and it isn't long before her friends 'drive' him crazy! Plus, puzzles, games, and other new and classic Archie tales! Cover price $3.69.

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by George Gladir, Jeff Schultz, & Dexter Taylor 'Cool Rule': A mall owner with dwindling sales hopes the Archies will be pied pipers... but instead of mice, he's hoping the rockers will lure in teens with cash to spend! 'Calendar Gal': Little Veronica's vanity remains constant from day-to-day... especially when she ends up the subject of her very own photo calendar! 'A Battle Royal': To get Jughead's mind off of food and onto her, Ethel takes a job as a chili dog vendor's mascot - complete with hot dog costume! PLUS: Other new and classic tales, and bonus puzzles, games and pin-ups! Cover price $3.69.

(W) Dan Parent, George Galdier, Kathleen Webb (A) Bob Bolling, Tim Kennedy When they find out she's working at the Pembrooke café, Betty and Veronica enlist Marcy to spy on Cheryl and her friends. That includes Archie, who's been spending an awful lot of time in Pembrooke since Cheryl moved back there - and getting quite cozy with Cheryl's friend Becky! Then, it's time for 'Dancing with the Students' when Riverdale High holds a charity dance marathon! Next, when it comes to work clothes, Veronica doesn't have a thing to wear! Finally, Veronica finds Archie's job as a radio DJ impressive - until he promotes a hot female singing act live in the studio! Cover price $3.99.

My Father's Betrayal: Part 1 of ? - (W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Rick Burchett & Terry Austin. The latest 'new look' saga is the most poignant yet, as Veronica and her friends vow to save a nature preserve from being turned into an industrial park. The issue isn't as black and white as the teens may think: not only will the industrial park bring much-needed jobs to the out-of-work residents of Riverdale, it will also help lower property taxes. But the biggest conflict of all: the industrial park is being funded by Veronica's father! What will life in Riverdale be like when its richest businessman and his debutante daughter disagree on an issue that can affect the whole community? It's the story you just can't afford to miss, served up in the 'realistic' art style that made Betty and Veronica's 'Bad Boy Trouble,' Jughead's 'Matchmakers,' and Moose and Midge's 'Breakup Blues' some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years! Then, in Mike Pellowski and Tim Kennedy's 'Sitting Downer,' it's 'Friendship Day' at the local library, and Betty has volunteered to read the children a story all about the topic. But when Veronica and Archie show up, the kids get a lesson in jealously instead! Cover price $3.99.

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My Father's Betrayal: Part 2 - Written by Melanie J. Morgan. Art by Rick Burchett, and Terry Austin. The latest 'New Look' saga has rocked Riverdale, with Veronica and her friends facing off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming an industrial park! Petitions, posters, publicity, public meetings, it's all part of a multi-tiered strategy by the teens to bring the plight of the forest to the public. They even enlist a botany professor to join their protest! But when people on both sides of the issue debate, the problem is grayer than ever. Who will prevail? Can a compromise be reached before the trees all come down? It's the story you can't afford to miss, served up in the 'realistic' art style that made Bad Boy Trouble, Matchmakers, and Breakup Blues some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years! Cover price $3.99.

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My Father's Betrayal: Part 3 - Written by Melanie J. Morgan. Art by Rick Burchett, and Terry Austin. The latest 'New Look' saga has rocked Riverdale, with Veronica and her friends facing off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming an industrial park! Factory or forest? New jobs and low taxes or clear streams and tall trees? Now the protest hits the pavement as both sides hit the streets to march and counter-march. What will happen when both sides meet in front of Lodge industries? It's the story you just can't afford to miss, served up in the 'realistic' art style. Plus, other new and classic tales, puzzles, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Melanie J. Morgan (A) Rick Burchett, Terry Austin 'My Father's Betrayal,' Part 4. The debate between Veronica and Mr. Lodge over a beloved nature preserve reaches a fever pitch, and someone may just get hurt! Can the two sides resolve their differences peacefully and constructively? Is there a compromise yet to be considered or will the opponents stay deadlocked forever? It's the explosive conclusion you just can't miss! Plus, other new and classic tales. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Barbara Slate, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz, Dan Parent Betty takes solace in the one contest in which she's sure to beat Veronica: a bake-off! But what if that's not the way the cookie crumbles? Then, roughing it isn't so rough when you're staying at Mr. Lodge's cabin! Finally, with the annual picnic just days away, Veronica worries that she doesn't have the 'right touch' for the traditional touch football game! Plus puzzles, games, and more! Cover price $3.99.

Written by Kathleen Webb, Angelo DeCesare, and Mike Pellowski. Art by Jeff Shultz. Veronica finds Betty's diary, but will she find the time to read it? Next, when her driving privileges are revoked, Veronica counts on Archie and Reggie for rides, only the boys can count on Veronica 'driving' them crazy with her need to stop at every sale! Finally, Moose proves he doesn't have a 'gift' for buying presents! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Dan Parent and George Gladir. Art by Dan Parent and Pat Kennedy. With her birthday just around the corner, Cheryl Blossom is worried that her boyfriend George has developed a wandering eye - and her concern turns to anger when he discovers Betty and Veronica are his 'Spacebook' friends! But nothing prepares her for the surprise ahead! Then, the unveiling of Mr. Lodge's remodeled, state-of-the art home theater creates a buzz that brings all of Riverdale's teens to his home, and that's one 'buzz' he can't get out of his ears! Finally, Veronica enhances an event to feed the needy by transforming her holiday happening into a feel-good, cool-yule costume party! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Mike Pellowski. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Veronica is unfazed that Betty is better at winter sports; as long as there's a line of cute boys willing to help her at the ski lodge, she doesn't mind at all! Mr. Weatherbee introduces the new teacher to all the various circles of friends that populate Riverdale High, not to mention its famous triangle of love! Finally, whatever you do, don't go shoe shopping with Betty and Veronica! Cover price $3.99.

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Story and Art by Various. Pop Tate's Chok'lit Shoppe turns into a little shop of horticulture when Betty and Veronica give him a plant; it just so happens to be a hungry one! Then, Betty and Veronica relive their first steps via Betty's parents' handheld video and Veronica's parents' professionally produced video! Next, both Veronica and Archie offer up accounts of the same event, each from their unique points of view! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.99.

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Art by Jeff Shultz. The 'nerdettes' strike again, as they set out to help the entire high school improve their aptitudes in science, math, technology and more. Then, Betty and Veronica are going around in circles, but they're not arguing over Archie again; instead, they're skating for charity! Next, when the magician the kids hired for a charity magic show does a disappearing act, Archie must step into his magic hat and shoes! Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.99.

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No Baseball for Betty: Part 1 - Written by Melanie J. Morgan. Art by Rod Whigham. Spring is here again, time to 'play ball!' But this year the Riverdale softball team's best shortstop, Betty Cooper, has decided to play hard ball instead! That's great for Betty, but not so great for Archie and Veronica. After all, Betty will be competing with Archie for the shortstop position - and competing with Veronica for the amount of time spent with Archie! Will Betty's big move be a grand slam or a total strike-out? Plus, other new and classic tales, games, puzzles, and more! Cover price $3.99.

No Baseball for Betty: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Mike Pellowski. Art by Rod Whigham. If you think Archie has a hard time choosing between Betty and Veronica, wait until he has to choose between his feelings for Betty and his desire to play shortstop on the baseball team - the same position Betty is trying out for! Betty decided to play hard ball instead of softball, and in the process she threw a curve ball to Archie and the team, and now the boys are threatening to petition that Betty be banned from baseball! Who will prevail? Cover price $3.99.

No Baseball for Betty: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Mike Pellowski. Art by Rod Whigham. Betty has decided to play hard ball instead of softball, and in the process she's thrown a curve ball to Archie and the other boys on the team! Now the all-out debate between the boys and girls is being taken to a higher level, with a special school board meeting called to decide Betty's fate. Will Betty keep swinging the bat, or be banned from baseball forever? Cover price $3.99.

No Baseball for Betty: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Melanie J. Morgan. Art by Rod Whigham, and Al Milgrom. In this grand-slam conclusion to the latest 'New Look' series, Betty makes history by becoming the first girl on the Riverdale High baseball team. The team plays hard and is off to a rousing start, but will Betty be accepted by her teammates in time to defeat their rivals and take the conference title? Plus, puzzles, games, pin-ups, and more! Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Dan Parent, George Gladir, Bill Golliher (A) Various Who will win Prince Archibald's heart when Betty and Veronica cast themselves in a 'A Tale of Two Cinderellas' as Cinderbetty and Cinderonica?! Then, Betty & Veronica become the 'Action Faction,' going full steam ahead to help local businesses. Meanwhile, Betty and Veronica must work together to fend off bike chicks hailing Archie as their hero for turning 'The Riverdale Express' railroad tracks into a bike trail! Cover price $3.99.

(W/A) Various Betty earns a gig on the runway from her modeling class, but will Veronica's competitive nature leave either of them able to 'Walk the Walk'? Then, Veronica plays 'Hide & Seek' in an attempt to sneak in on Betty and Archie's alone time at a horror flick, but who will have the last scream? Finally, the girls meet their favorite TV star, Plain Jane and find out 'The Plain Truth'! Cover price $3.99.

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(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz, Stan Goldberg Budget problems threaten to write the last chapter for the Riverdale Library. Can Betty & Veronica rewrite the story and 'Keep Those Library Doors Open'? Then, Archie is falling for the fairer sex again - literally! - in 'Skate Perk!' Finally, holiday memories past come to haunt Veronica in 'One Year Later.' Cover price $3.99.

(W) Angelo DeCesare, Mike Pellowski (A) Jeff Shultz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Al Milgrom Betty and Veronica teach a valuable lesson in 'Peace and Harm-Ony' when their mastery of demanding yoga poses leads to subbing for their instructor! Then, as Betty daydreams about her future, will she long for 'High School Daze'? Finally, Veronica gets tired of being 'The Middle Ground' for Archie and Reggie. Can she make herself the center of attention instead of being stuck in the middle? Cover price $3.99.

(W) Mike Pellowski, George Gladir (A) Bob Bolling, Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Jon D'Agostino, Teresa Davidson, Jack Morelli, Barry Grossman (C) Dan Parent Betty and Veronica not only get 'Fashion Fatigue' Archie to join them on an all-day shopping trip, but he loves every minute of it! How do they do it?! Next, in 'Scents Make Sense,' to increase spending, Mr. Lodge uses smells to get people into stores. But, as the #1 Shopaholic, is it Veronica's favorite perfume that accidentally does a better job? Cover price $3.99.

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(W/A) Various In 'Sign of the Times,' Betty's friend Carol's cartoons aren't too popular in the school paper, but when Betty gets her to draw a sign for her bake sale, Carol may get a second chance at drawing a crowd! Then, in 'Concrete,' Betty's traumatized when she hears her and Archie's initials in the cement are about to be covered up! What ultimate gesture of his affection can Archie make to re-cement his love for Betty? Cover price $3.99.

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(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg, Mark McKenna, Ken Selig In 'Pop Ups Here,' Veronica begins to feel the financial pinch and may have to (gasp) get a job! But while shopping she comes up with a solution on how to keep stores at the mall from closing and help Mr. Lodge and his business. Next, 'New Spin' finds Betty's plans to go bike riding ruined by the rain. When she decides to ride a stationary bike at the gym instead, she finds the experience a wild ride of imagination and excitement. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Bill Golliher (A) Stan Goldberg, Jim Amash 'Going Green.' When Mr. Lodge introduces his environmentally friendly homes, he agrees to let the gang live in one to try it out! But how will they react to being watched 24/7? In the end, they not only show how the house saves the environment, but they get a song out of it. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Craig Boldman (A) Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash In 'Luck Struck,' Betty and Veronica are told by a fortune teller that after three strokes of good luck, expect one bit of bad luck! But somehow, Betty turns it all into good luck. Then in 'Testing The Atmosphere,' the girls try to find a quiet spot on the beach - and wait until you see where they end up! Cover price $3.99.

(W) George Gladir, John Rose (A) Stan Goldberg, Al Bolling, Jim Amash (C) Dan DeCarlo In 'Losers Can Be Choosers', Riverdale is home to a new comic book convention. And with comic conventions, comes costume contests. Join in the pageantry as Betty, Veronica and Cheryl Blossom all compete for first place! Then in 'Dog Gone It', Betty spends time as a pet sitter, but is forced to be a 'dog catcher' when he runs away! Cover price $3.99.

(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Pat Kennedy While Veronica is away fundraising for her country club's charity, Betty will try for all the time she can with Archie. But poor Betty is alone again once Veronica sees photographs of their adventures and steals him back for an event honoring her. In 'Running Gag,' Betty and Veronica take some much needed nature time to hike and stay fit but after learning of a bear sighting, their walk is anything but relaxing. Cover price $3.99.

(W) George Gladir, Mike Pellowski (A) Stan Goldberg, Jim Amash, Barry Grossman, Bob Bolling 'Saving the Monster Museum.' After several exhibits at the Monster Museum are revealed to be bogus, Archie and the gang are commissioned with the task of bailing out the floundering business by hunting down authentic artifacts with investigations leading to witchcraft, a ghost ship and more! Plus, in 'Romantic Times!' by trading stories with an elderly couple, Archie and Betty discover what true love is all about. Cover price $3.99.