Archie Comics Digest #248

In "The Surprise Presents," Santa’s North Pole gets a modern twist when Lisa, his first female elf, launches the workshop’s first website—only to spark a holiday dilemma when she insists on swapping video games for more heartfelt gifts. With tradition on the line and the elves divided, the magic of Christmas hangs in the balance as everyone wonders what kind of presents will make the season truly special.

In the week leading up to Christmas, the mall buzzes with holiday cheer—except for the unusual flurry of pets showing up at the department store to pose with Santa Archie. As the festive chaos builds, something strange begins to stir among the furry crowd.

In "Party Smarty," Veronica goes all out to steal the spotlight at a holiday party, donning a flashy Santa costume that’s anything but modest. When the girls turn the tables by assigning her to hand out gifts to kids, she’s left scrambling—until they finally step in, donning elf costumes to lend a hand.

In "Jingles All the Way," Jo finds himself feeling out of place during Riverdale’s holiday season, struggling to spread cheer to his friends. When he stumbles upon Mrs. Claus, alone and overlooked on Christmas Eve, he decides to bring her the joy she’s missed—just in time.