Archie Giant Series Magazine #454

In "A Gift Beyond Gifts," Hiram Lodge finds himself reluctantly stepping out of his usual holiday routine when Veronica challenges him to do his own Christmas shopping for a full year—no phone orders, no shortcuts, just the real deal. With his usual disdain for crowds and chaos, Hiram’s attempt to navigate the holiday rush becomes a test of patience, pride, and perhaps something more unexpected.

In "Season's Greetings," Reggie seizes the holiday spirit to sneak a kiss from Midge under the mistletoe, sparking fury in Moose. Archie tries to calm things down, reminding Moose that Christmas is no time for violence—though Moose has other ideas, setting up a booby-trapped gift to handle the situation his way.

In "What Are Friends For," Pop Tate’s struggling at the end of the year, weighed down by bills and lacking holiday cheer. When Archie and Jughead rally the gang to pay off their tabs at Pop’s shop as a Christmas gift, the whole group pitches in—each with their own unique flair—turning a tough season into something unexpectedly warm.