Archie Giant Series Magazine #167
In "Just Be Claus," Archie and Reggie go head-to-head in a festive rivalry to become the school’s Santa Claus, each striving to outdo the other in helping organize the holiday party. With a little help from Jingles, the mischievous brownie, Archie seems poised to win—until Reggie takes the crown, only to find himself in over his head when Moose turns the tables after Midge is named Mrs. Claus. The story, illustrated with charm by Harry Lucey and featuring a classic cover by Dan DeCarlo, captures the playful spirit of a holiday showdown in Riverdale.
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Archie and Reggie compete to be the school Santa Claus by seeing who can do the most to contribute to the school party. Archie has an edge with the help of Jingles the delinquent brownie, but Reggie wins anyway -- only to be terrorized by Moose because Midge has been crowned Mrs. Claus.
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