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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Oh, Canada!", the Riverdale crew turns holiday generosity into a high-stakes competition when Archie and Jughead team up to cut down the biggest Christmas tree for charity—only to be matched by Betty and Reggie, who have their own plans to win Veronica’s month-long dating prize. With the whole town watching, friendship, rivalry, and the spirit of giving collide in a festive race through the woods. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob White with inks by Marty Epp, the story features a cover by Dan Parent and Bob Smith.
Archie tries to impress a new girl in town while Betty and Veronica are away, but his attempt to charm her quickly spirals into a series of misadventures that leave him regretting his choice of company. With his usual charm backfiring in classic teen fashion, Archie learns the hard way that not every new friendship leads to a smooth ride.
In a festive twist on holiday tradition, 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 tree-cutting race into a season of rivalry, laughter, and unexpected teamwork.
Archie’s holiday plans go off the rails when Betty and Veronica both gift him the same sweater, each insisting he wear it with her at the mall. Caught between two rival romances, he ducks into the bathroom to switch outfits—only to draw suspicion from a mall security guard who thinks he’s up to something.
Betty, Veronica, Ginger, and Nancy trade their usual Riverdale antics for a frosty adventure when Mr. Lodge treats them to a winter tour of the Lodge Estate—only to find the trip comes with more than just snowflakes and sledding. With icy mishaps and unexpected detours around every corner, the girls discover that luxury and chaos are often just a snowball’s throw apart.
In "Dance Fever," Betty and Veronica both vie for Archie’s attention at the winter formal, teaming up with him for a snowy day of snowmobiling—only to find themselves sidelined by unexpected illness. The trio’s high-energy adventure takes a chilly turn as their plans for the big night begin to unravel.
When Coach Kleats tries to unite his fiery girl's basketball team, they’re suddenly faced with a much bigger challenge: their bus gets buried in a snow avalanche on the way to a game. With teamwork more crucial than ever, Jo and the squad must find a way to dig out—before their season ends before it even starts.
In "Not Second Best," Veronica leans into her usual charm at the ski lodge, unfazed that Betty outshines her on the slopes—after all, there's a whole line of cute boys ready to help her with her gear, and that’s all the advantage she needs.
Archie and Jughead bring home a pig they won at a contest, only to face a chilly dilemma when Archie’s dad refuses to let it stay indoors. With the temperature dropping and no easy place to stash the pig, the two friends scramble to find a solution before the whole house turns into a porcine sauna.
When the school board threatens to replace the cafeteria with vending machines, Archie, Betty, and Jughead team up with their classmates to protect Miss Beazly’s job — all while navigating the chaos of a menu that’s more unpredictable than a game of chance.
In "The Last Noelle," Santa’s daughter Noelle trades the North Pole for a semester at Riverdale High, eager to live like a regular teen—though her holiday magic might be harder to keep under wraps. With Betty and Veronica already plotting to make her first year unforgettable, Noelle’s trying to stay out of trouble… but one misstep could land her favorite classmates on the naughty list.
In "Suspicious!", Betty asks Veronica for help tutoring French students, but Veronica immediately suspects a ruse—surely this is just a ploy to get Betty alone with Archie. The tension between the two friends heats up as playful accusations fly and secrets simmer beneath the surface.
In this playful jungle romp from Archie Giant Comics Roll #, Tarpan—awkward and wide-eyed, with a heart full of adventure—shares a tree-top perch with his girlfriend Jane as they observe Bwana Betty and her guide setting up camp below. Written with a light touch and drawn with charming energy, the story captures a moment of quiet humor and budding mischief in the heart of the wild.
In "Guess Who's Coming To Pop's?", Betty invites Dexter over for a quiet night of TV, but Archie and Veronica can’t resist snooping—leading the four to Pop’s Chok’lit Shoppe, where first impressions clash and old rivalries stir. With Betty’s calm presence and Veronica’s playful curiosity, the group’s dynamic shifts in ways no one saw coming.
When a daring burglar steals from Mr. Lodge’s safe and escapes in a stolen plane, Archie and the gang are thrown into a high-flying chase they never saw coming—now they’re stuck in the air, trying to land the plane before things go completely off the rails.
Jughead Jones trades the school kitchen’s chaos for a surprisingly dreamy gig shadowing a professional mattress tester during career day—because when your biggest challenge is finding a good nap, why not turn it into a job?
Betty’s desperate for a date with Archie, but her fairy godmother’s attempts to help only make things worse—while a well-meaning teacher struggles to keep her from sobbing on the school walls. In this hilarious 12-page romp from Archie Giant Comics Roll #, the chaos unfolds with all the charm and missteps of a classic teen comedy.
In "Too Much Love," Betty’s heartfelt celebration of her and Archie’s tenth anniversary together spirals into a whirlwind of over-the-top gestures, leaving everyone around her — from her parents to Archie’s — nervously wondering if her passion might just push him away. The story captures the sweet, awkward tension of teenage romance with a generous helping of humor and heart.
When Hal spends every evening at the bowling alley, leaving Alice feeling lonely, Archie tries to help by bringing home a stray cat—intending it as a companion for Betty’s mother. But the cat has other plans, quickly turning the household upside down with its own stubborn personality.
In "Dissolve and Destroy," Dilton’s sudden shift from brilliant nerd to a sullen, slacker version of himself has Archie and the gang on high alert. When Archie digs into the mystery, he uncovers a shocking twist: someone has altered Dilton’s medical report, making him believe his mind is falling apart.
Archie and Reggie drag Jughead to a ski resort hoping for some brotherly bonding, but things take a turn when Jughead effortlessly outshines them on the slopes—soon, every girl at the resort is chasing after him instead.
Veronica’s skepticism toward her father’s new caretaker in Florida starts to fade when he comes to her rescue during a sudden shark encounter—though she’s still not sure if his heroics are truly heroic or just a lucky coincidence.
In "Lucky Breaks," Veronica drags Betty on a ski trip despite her cast, determined to rub shoulders—literally—with the charming ski instructor while Betty’s stuck in the snow. The rivalry heats up on the slopes, where every bump and turn brings a new chance to outdo the other.
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