Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #66

When the gang pools their meager cash for a Christmas party tree and snacks, they’re forced to take matters into their own hands—literally. With limited funds and holiday spirit high, Archie and the crew set out to find the perfect tree, leading to a lighthearted scramble that’s as much about friendship as it is about finding the right evergreen.

Archie Andrews gets caught napping in study hall by Mr. Weatherbee, but the usually stern principal surprisingly lets him off the hook after hearing about the mountain of homework he’d pulled an all-nighter to finish.

When Betty lets Dilton practice splinting his leg on her after Veronica outmaneuvers her for Archie’s attention at the ski lodge, the cast she’s given becomes an unexpected spotlight—turning her into the center of the lodge’s social scene.

In a festive twist at the gang’s Christmas hangout, Veronica’s well-intentioned plan to cheer up Ethel backfires when she suggests a kissing game—only to find the holiday cheer takes an unexpected turn. With Archie’s usual charm on the sidelines, the moment becomes less about romance and more about the awkward, heartfelt chaos of friendship.