Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #109

Jughead’s got a heart full of holiday cheer and a reindeer named Hot Dog, but even his best intentions get a laugh from the gang when he plans to play Santa for the kids at the local hospital. With his usual mix of stubborn optimism and comic timing, he’s determined to bring some joy—even if no one else believes in the plan.

Archie Andrews tries to dodge Principal Weatherbee after a humiliating basketball practice, determined to avoid another lecture—especially one where the principal gets to brag. But when the school’s most notorious authority figure seems to be everywhere at once, Archie’s quiet escape becomes a surprisingly sticky situation.

When Veronica packs up her pampered pets for a luxury getaway to the Bahamas, she enlists Betty’s help to board them at Riverdale’s most exclusive kennel—where even the dogs get their own spa treatments.

In "Bully For You," Little Archie finally stands up to Fangs Fogarty’s constant teasing—snowballs, lunch theft, the usual—only to find Fangs crying uncle to the teacher. When Little Archie sees through the bravado and realizes Fangs is just a scared kid under the tough act, he hatches a plan to test that theory. The story unfolds with quiet confidence, turning a playground power struggle into a clever little showdown of nerves and courage.

In "I'll Take the Wrap," Archie and the gang face a festive twist at their Christmas gift exchange when Betty and Veronica insist the wrapping paper stay intact—no tearing allowed—turning a simple swap into a hilariously sticky situation. The story, written by the creators of Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You?, captures the classic teen humor with a playful, paper-perfect punch.

In "The Perfect Gig," Jo and her band land a spot at a car show, only to be upstaged by the shiny rides—so they quit in frustration. When a wealthy stranger offers them a permanent gig on his yacht, the girls find themselves in a whole new kind of spotlight.

When Archie and his friends decide to shake things up with a fresh take on holiday tunes, their modern twist on Christmas carols doesn’t quite land with Riverdale’s more traditional townsfolk—leading to some very awkward (and funny) holiday moments.

In "Oh, Christmas Transporter, Oh, Christmas Transporter," Archie and his friends ditch their parents' rules to shop via the home shopping teleportation network—until a storm strands them in the real world, forcing a retro holiday trek. With Santa rallying his retired reindeer to deliver gifts the traditional way, the gang discovers the charm of old-school Christmas shopping.