Archie Comics Digest #64

In "Bell Boys," Archie and Jughead exploit their sock-clad stealth to sneak around the Lodge house, using their quiet footsteps to surprise Mr. Lodge—though his obliviousness makes the game more about the fun of the prank than the payoff.

In "Heavy on the History," Betty tries a clever (if exhausting) tactic to help Archie prepare for his history test—by reading the entire textbook aloud to him. When exam day arrives, Archie’s sleep-deprived state leads to an unexpected nap during the test, leaving his fate in the hands of his usual mix of luck and charm.

In "Hidden Claus," Sabrina sets off on a globe-trotting quest after Aunt Hilda claims Santa isn't real, only to stumble upon the truth at the North Pole—where the real Santa Claus runs a shuttered workshop, his magic fading with the world's dwindling belief.

In "Think Lincoln," Jo finds herself caught between two worlds when Ethel’s wish for beauty and popularity sends her into a glamorous movie-star fantasy—only to discover that fame doesn’t fill the quiet ache she still feels inside. Sabrina’s spell turns the mundane into the dazzling, but even stardom can’t answer the question of what truly matters.

In this lighthearted 1984 slice of holiday cheer from Archie Comics Digest #64, the gang shares what Christmas means to them—most fixating on gifts and traditions—until Betty offers a thoughtful twist, reminding everyone that for her, Christmas is more than just a season of presents.

In "Novel Noel," Archie and the gang wander into a quirky Christmas museum, where each character shares their own take on what truly matters about the holiday—leading to a lighthearted, heartfelt moment of shared cheer. Written by a team of Archie Comics creators and illustrated with their signature charm, the story captures the season’s warmth through the lens of teenage perspective.

In "Presents of Mind," Archie takes pride in his thoughtful (and pricey) Christmas gift for Veronica—until Jughead gently reminds him that others, too, might appreciate a gesture. A quiet moment of holiday reflection unfolds in just two pages, full of the familiar humor and heart that define the Archie universe.

In "Season in the Sun," Mr. Lodge treats Archie and the gang to a tropical Christmas getaway, trading Riverdale’s usual holiday chaos for sun-drenched calm. But as the quiet sets in, even the usually serene Mr. Lodge and Smithers find themselves unexpectedly missing the noise and mayhem of teenagers during the holidays.