Archie #408

A festive holiday mix-up takes center stage on this cheerful 1993 Christmas issue, with cover art by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood: Archie has arrived at a decorated home — complete with a lit Christmas tree and a "Merry Christmas" banner — having interpreted "bring some holly" in entirely his own way, introducing a glamorous redheaded woman named Holly to a visibly unamused Veronica and a startled Betty. The wordplay gag plays out right in the speech bubbles, giving the cover an instant, warm comedic punch that's pure Riverdale charm. With interior work from a seasoned creative team including writer Dan Parent, artist Stan Goldberg, and inker Henry Scarpelli, this is a delightful slice of Archie holiday storytelling.