The winter blues are that much bluer for Betty when Veronica emails photos of her Hawaiian vacation to Betty as 'Consolation.' Someone needs to 'Hold the Phone' when Archie and Betty mix their cell phones up - which spells big trouble for Veronica when she sends text messages to try to ditch a night out with Betty in favor of a date with Archie! When stress has Betty utterly exhausted, Veronica introduces her to 'The Treatment' of the pampered spa life! Betty makes a 'Clean Sweep' of the TV room so she and Archie can watch a movie - but with a scary movie and bowl of popcorn on the agenda, can it stay clean for long?
The girls promote 'The Green Scene' when they decide to give a trophy to the boy who does the most to help reduce global warming, in this amusing tale filled with useful environmental tips. Betty has the perfect recipe to cheer everyone up on a gloomy day - 'Let Them Eat Cake.' bake a cake! When Betty wants 'A Friend Indeed' and demos a robo-dog, Carmel the cat does everything she can to remind her owner she's 'the cat's meow!' You'll 'bust a gut' reading this 'mad as a March hare' tale where ridiculous thoughts and 'Idiomatic Expression' are used to express everyone's feelings!
Wanting to be a 'Fantasy Girl, ' the girls imagine what it would be like to have extraordinary powers, instead of extra ordinary powers! It's service with a smirk for Archie when he shows up at a restaurant with a new date, and Betty as his waitress, and an 'Unstable Table!' Modern technology has given today's teens numerous ways to communicate - except for when it comes to 'Getting the Message!' Finally, Betty learns that when springtime arrives, plans become as unpredictable as the weather, and she needs a 'Decision Maker!'
After 'A Battle Royal' it looks like the damage is irreparable and Betty and Veronica's friendship is over for good. But then again, appearances can be deceiving! Then, it's the return of Cricket O'Dell, the girl who can sniff out money - and just in time, as Veronica has lost her first-ever $100 bill. With Cricket 'On the Trail of the Scent, ' it literally has 'scent'-imental value! And now, let's pause for a word from Riverdale's teens, as the girls enter a homemade commercial contest with 'Ads That Add Up!'
'Welcome Back to Riverdale.' Last issue, the memory of 'bad boy' Nick St. Clair was evoked by a lothario lifeguard - and lingered like the crumb of a fish sandwich Jughead left behind! This issue, Nick himself is back for sure, but for how long? The seemingly 'new and improved' Nick makes sure to apologize to everyone he wronged in the popular 'Bad Boy Trouble' story, but not everyone is convinced that he's changed - until he saves Betty from a rough gang of bikers! Will this lead to a brand-new romance for Betty?
Riverdale's newest couple, Cheryl Blossom and Reggie, are drawing more and more attention as Archie and company wonder if the two lovebirds sappy for each other, or if they're just playing everybody else for saps in the third part of 'Love is Nasty!' Then, taking a job at the Riverdale Gazette as a second-string reporter, Betty's friend Tomoko makes her bid for first string by searching for the human stories behind thrilling headlines in 'That's News To Me.'
'And the Winner Is ...' Part 2. 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception with a special election of their own: the chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend! Last issue, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, 'The Lonely Hearts Club' in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants have stepped up for the challenge, and the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! In this issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Austin. He's quite a hunk, but perhaps too much of a nutrition and fitness fanatic for Cheryl's health - unless readers decide otherwise! Plus, Betty and Veronica just can't decide which outdoor activity to partake in on such a beautiful day. Will they 'Choose or Loose' before the rain clouds set in?
'And the Winner Is..., ' Part 3 of a 5-part interactive story where the readers decide the outcome! Archie Comics presents a special election of their own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend! Two issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show 'The Lonely Hearts Club' in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Brandon. He's a computer genius and entrepreneur, but even clumsier than Archie! That might be more than Cheryl can handle - unless your votes decide otherwise! Then, tired of all the splashing kids at the public pool where she lifeguards, Betty can't wait to 'relax' around Veronica's pool - or will she? Plus, other new and classic tales!
'And the Winner Is ...., ' Part 4. Archie Comics presents a special election for 2008 - your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom's new boyfriend! Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, 'The Lonely Hearts Club' in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and readers will vote for who Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com! This issue, Cheryl goes on her final date with master chef George. George really knows how to heat things up, both in and out of the kitchen. Can Cheryl handle the competition from all the culinary school cuties lining up for cooking lessons? Not to mention Jughead, who wants to monopolize her man for endless meals? Your vote decides whether George is the main entree or merely an appetizer! Don't miss this pivotal issue leading up to the final chapter where your votes - and Cheryl's final choice for new leading man - will be revealed! Also, Betty and Veronica's day is full of activities, but they refuse to be tired......
Led by Tomoko and her brother Akira, the kids at Riverdale High ask 'How Green Can You Go?' in a big way, by having an eco-friendly winter dance, but the only 'green' Veronica is willing to commit to is money! Will she change her mind when her father offers to host the dance in the new solar-powered wing of his estate? Or will it take one hunky enviro-boy to make her see the light? Don't miss this exciting story loaded with off-the-grid environmental tips and off-the-chart laughs!
It's a special 'Summy Fun' issue with those teen scene dreams, Betty & Veronica! When both the boys and the girls claim the same exact spot in the cove as their exclusive place to hang out, 'The Battle For Riverdale Cove' is on! They hold a multi-game contest to determine who has dibs. When they get to the 'treasure hunt' portion of the competition, imagine their surprise when they stumble upon a bag of coins and jewels! Will the two teams put aside their rivalry long enough to team-up and solve this mystery? Plus, special features including 'Betty & Veronica's Favorite Summer Things, ' 'Top 10 Beach Tips, ' 'Good Summer Fashions, ' and more!
Special Halloween Issue! It's a dark and stormy night, a fitting night for Betty and Veronica to stay inside and have a scary movie festival! But things go from 'reel' to real when Archie, Jughead, and Reggie try to crash the girls' private party - and come face-to-face with an axe-wielding maniac! Is everything as it seems, or is it just a case of the boys' imaginations running wild? Guest-starring Veronica's truck driving-aunt, Tessie!
