Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #235
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Job!", Archie faces a holiday dilemma when he can't afford the fishing reel he wants to give his dad for Christmas. With help from Dilton, he meets the young inventor’s grandfather—a surprisingly famous fisherman whose gift proves to be more meaningful than any store-bought present. Written by Mike Pellowski and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this heartfelt story shines with the charm of classic Archie tales. The cover, by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith, captures the moment with warmth and humor.
In "The Reel Thing," Archie faces a holiday dilemma when he can’t afford the fishing reel he wants to give his dad for Christmas. Dilton steps in with a surprising connection—his grandfather, a legendary fisherman whose gift ends up meaning more than any store-bought present.
When Archie accidentally chews gum during a recording session, the Archies’ song ends up with muffled vocals that somehow go viral. Suddenly, the government is demanding to know the real lyrics—or they’re threatening to ban the hit entirely.
When Betty and Veronica discover Mr. Brimble has been fired as the store Santa Claus, they’re furious—so much so they threaten to take their holiday shopping elsewhere unless he’s brought back. The girls’ unexpected defense of the grumpy old Santa sets off a festive chain reaction neither of them saw coming.
When Archie overhears a child's heartfelt disappointment over missing a Christmas gift, he springs into action—using a delayed mail delivery to hand-deliver the very toy the kid wanted, turning a holiday letdown into a joyful surprise. A sweet, lighthearted moment of kindness from the pages of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #235.
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Reprinted in Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #286 (2018)
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