Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #224

In "The Big Turnaround," Riverdale's football hopes hang in the balance as Moose struggles to focus, distracted by cheerleader Midge. When Archie hatches a clever plan to redirect Moose’s attention, the team’s fortunes take a surprising turn—just in time for the game to heat up.

In "A Game of Danger," Chic faces his biggest test yet when the first-string lineman, Stoney Brawnson, finds his car stuck on the train tracks—leaving the team in a pinch. Though he’s never been a starter, Chic steps up in a moment that could change everything.

Betty’s stuck in bed with a cold, but that doesn’t stop her from falling head over heels for the dramatic radio soap opera *The Romance of Jill and Bill*. Once she’s back on her feet, she’s determined not to miss a single episode—so she sneaks a portable radio into school, hiding it in her backpack and tuning in during class.

In "Paint, Pears and Pallet," Ronnie shows off her latest artwork to her friends, including her most dramatic piece yet: "A Bowl of Pears After Jughead Has Seen It," complete with the oversized brush she uses to sign her name—her most essential tool as an artist.

Archie swaps tree-trimming duty for a visit to Veronica’s, leaving his parents back home to wonder if the holidays have lost their magic—now reminiscing about all the Christmases they’ve shared with Archie, and whether this one might be the last.