Archie and Me Comics Digest #12
In "Santa Sleighed," the kids of Riverdale rally to restore Pickens General Store, the town’s historic first shop, only to face a surprise roadblock when Godfrey Ghecko pushes to turn the site into a garage. With the mayor leaning toward his plans and time running short, the kids enlist Mr. Lodge and a TV news crew to help save their project. Written by Jeffrey Branch and illustrated by Rex Lindsey, with inks by Rich Koslowski, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Jack Morelli, this heartfelt adventure blends small-town charm with a spirited stand against big-city plans—cover by Jeff Shultz.
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The kids decide to renovate Pickens General Store, which was Riverdale's first store. The work goes well until Godfrey Ghecko decides that the spot where the store is would make a great place for a new garage. Ghecko pressures the mayor to give him control of the property just as the kids are close to finishing the renovation. Determined to fight city hall, the kids fight back with the help of Mr. Lodge and a TV news crew.
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