Archie #543
In "The Night Before Christmas," Jingles takes a heartfelt journey through Riverdale on Christmas Eve, searching for a way to spread joy—only to discover that the true spirit of the season might be found in unexpected places. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with warm, nostalgic art by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith, this 2004 holiday special captures a quiet, tender moment in Riverdale’s calendar. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Bob Smith perfectly captures the story’s gentle magic.
In "The Same Game," Archie tries to impress Veronica at the ice rink, only to take a spectacular tumble—right on cue, as Mr. and Mrs. Andrews recall similar moments from his past.
In "Windows Pain," Reggie’s computer woes take a bizarre turn when he seeks help from Jughead at the electronics store—only to find his friend more interested in window washing than tech support. With a mix of teenage frustration and classic Archie humor, the story turns a simple tech glitch into a surprisingly sticky situation.
Jo is determined to spread Christmas joy in Riverdale, but when his efforts fall flat, he finds a different kind of holiday magic—bringing cheer to Mrs. Claus, who’s spending Christmas Eve all alone.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #248 (2008), Archie Comics Digest #250 (2009), Archie Comics Digest #252 (2009), Archie & Friends All Stars #6 (2010), Archie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #4 (2011), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #245 (2013), Archie 1000 Page Mega Comics Digest #[nn] (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #251 (2014), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #256 (2015), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #257 (2015), Archie and Me Comics Digest #6 (2018), Archie 80 Years of Christmas #[nn] (2021), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #326 (2022), Archie 1000 Page Comics Triumph #[nn] (2024)
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