An Archie Special Edition, Christmas and Archie #1

In "I'll Take the Wrap," Archie and the gang find themselves in a holiday twist as the girls suggest a new way to open presents—slowly, one layer at a time—so the wrapping and ribbons can be reused. It’s a playful, lighthearted take on Christmas cheer, with the usual teenage antics meeting a thoughtful, eco-conscious spin.

In this festive 1975 holiday tale from *An Archie Special Edition*, Jughead’s quick escape from Ethel’s gift-giving attempt sparks a moment of guilt when Betty calls him out. Touched by her words, Jughead makes a heartfelt call to Ethel—offering her the one gift she’s truly been hoping for: a date with him.

In this lighthearted 1975 holiday tale from *An Archie Special Edition*, after getting everything she wanted for Christmas, Jinx becomes convinced by Hap that Santa Claus can read minds—so she sends him a psychic "Thank You" note via ESP.

In "A Clothes Call," Miss Grundy steps out of her usual style with a bold new look, only to panic when she faces her students—only to find they love it. The unexpected approval leads to an even more surprising invitation from Mr. Weatherbee, who asks her to join him for dinner.

Archie’s determined to surprise Jughead with a Christmas gift that’s more than just a burger certificate, but every idea he tries—from a new hat to a record player—falls flat. As the holiday rush builds, he’s left wondering what could possibly win over his best friend’s famously picky tastes.

In this festive 1975 holiday tale, Reggie’s prank takes a spicy turn when he swaps Archie’s message of goodwill for a bag of pepper-filled Christmas candies. When the girls catch on and give Reggie the cold shoulder, he’s left scrambling to retrieve the treats before they’re eaten—before the holiday cheer turns into a fiery disaster.

In "Yule-Tide Fool Time," Betty and Veronica find themselves caught in a holiday haze as the Christmas spirit takes over the school auditorium during their decorating efforts—turning the staff into delightfully chaotic elves of festive mischief.