Archie Comics Digest #76

Betty and Veronica team up to find a gift for Archie that costs no more than five dollars, but their attempt to keep it cheap quickly turns into a test of creativity—and patience. With their usual flair for drama and style, they navigate the challenge of staying within budget while still making something special.

In "Tie Score," Jughead finds himself at odds with Mr. Weatherbee’s strict dress code for the class picture, prompting a day of increasingly absurd tie-related mishaps. As he navigates the school halls, Jughead’s antics turn the humble necktie into a comedic weapon of chaos—without ever saying a word.

Archie struggles to start his car after a frigid night, prompting him and Jughead to brainstorm a wintertime solution—because even the most reliable ride needs a little warmth. With their usual mix of laziness and ingenuity, the duo sets out to keep the engine from freezing, proving that friendship and a little creativity can beat the cold.

In the heart of the holiday season, Archie finds himself stuck working at Uriah Scourge’s stingy jewelry store, where the boss’s miserly ways and grumpy demeanor make even Christmas cheer feel like a burden. As the two close up shop one chilly evening, a shadowy stranger walks in with a gun, turning the quiet night into something far more tense than any holiday playlist could prepare for.

In "From the Heart," Veronica wrestles with jealousy when she learns Archie prefers Betty’s modest gifts over her own. Determined to outdo her rival, she splurges on a diamond-studded platinum knife at La Snobbe Shoppe—just for spreading caviar—then cleverly swaps gifts with Betty, setting up an unexpected twist in their long-running rivalry.

In "Yule Yochs," Archie Comics delivers three quick, delightfully silly holiday gags. Betty tries to be generous with a kiss certificate for Archie, while Veronica shops for him with a wink and a price tag in mind. Meanwhile, Jughead gets a quiet moment to whisper about wrapping paper over a golf ball—because yes, that’s a gift, and yes, it’s very much a bowling ball.

When Mr. Svenson confesses he’s alone for Christmas, a simple moment of honesty sparks a wave of unexpected invitations at Riverdale High—soon, he’s swamped with plans, and the holiday season feels a little brighter than he ever expected.