Archie Comics Digest #22

In "Snow Job," Archie claims he’s bird-watching in a blizzard, sparking skeptical curiosity from Jughead and Reggie. Drawn by the absurdity, the two follow him through the snow to his favorite spot—Veronica’s backyard—where the real winter adventure begins.

In a festive twist on their usual antics, Archie and Jughead team up to cut down the biggest Christmas tree in Riverdale—spurred on by Veronica’s promise of a month of exclusive dates for the winner. Meanwhile, Betty and Reggie join forces to outdo them, turning the holiday spirit into a high-stakes race where generosity and rivalry collide.

In this lighthearted 1977 gem from Archie Comics Digest #22, Miss Beazley takes a tumble on the very flowers Archie and his friends are handing out—just as she's about to deliver a stern lecture. With Mr. Weatherbee stepping in to smooth things over, the gang finds themselves caught in a moment of accidental chaos, all while trying to prove their good intentions.

In "Christmas Present?", the Riverdale teens try something new—reimagining holiday classics with modern lyrics—but their festive experiment doesn’t go over well with the townsfolk. When Archie and the gang ditch the traditional carols for a more rebellious twist, they quickly learn that not everyone shares their holiday spirit.

In "De-Lighted," Mr. Lodge goes all out to win the neighborhood decoration contest, but Archie’s well-meaning (if clumsy) help accidentally shorts out the power. With the lights out and the house plunged into darkness, the trio finds unexpected warmth in a cozy evening by the fire—no electricity needed.

In "Exchange Student," Archie’s well-intentioned Christmas gift—Veronica’s new perfume—takes a messy turn when he spills it on himself before he can hand it over. Now, with the scent clinging to him, Veronica is convinced Archie’s been spending time with someone else, leading to a series of awkward misunderstandings.

When Little Archie takes on a paper route to help his dad, Fred’s attempt to get a raise hits a snag—until he’s unexpectedly called on to deliver the papers himself when Little Archie falls ill.

In "Boots," Jughead’s signature stomping boots become the unlikely source of a school-wide disturbance when Mr. Weatherbee bans them from the premises. But when the noise stops, the real chaos begins—because Jughead’s absence is far more disruptive than his footsteps ever were.