Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #273
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Christmas Elf," a whimsical twist hits Riverdale High midyear as new staff arrive, including a mysterious figure secretly sent by Superintendent Haverhill to monitor Principal Weatherbee. Archie juggles his usual romantic daydreams about Betty and Veronica while getting caught up in Moose’s awkward crush on Midge, all against the backdrop of the drama club’s staging of Cyrano de Bergerac. Written by Batton Lash and illustrated by Bill Galvan with inks by Bob Smith, colors by Glenn Whitmore, and letters by Jack Morelli, this festive-themed issue features a cover by Dan Parent.
In "The Christmas Elf," Archie sets out to impress both Betty and Veronica with the perfect gifts, but his best intentions backfire in a flurry of mishaps. When his efforts lead to a mix-up that leaves Veronica upset, Betty ends up with both presents—leaving Archie to wonder if he’ll ever get it right.
In the middle of their sophomore year at Riverdale High, Archie and his friends navigate spring term with a new wave of teachers—some with hidden agendas—and a familiar mix of crushes and chaos. As Archie juggles daydreams about Betty and Veronica, he gets pulled into Moose’s awkward pursuit of Midge, all while the drama club prepares to stage *Cyrano de Bergerac*.
In "Plaidness Madness," Archie finds himself caught in a fashion feud when Mr. Lodge enlists his help picking out a jacket for Veronica—only for her to dismiss the choice as utterly dreadful. With the gang rallying around the plaid trend, they set out to prove that style isn't just about looks, but about confidence and the right attitude.
When Jo and the gang are left to babysit themselves during a family movie night, they dive into the latest video game, "Rock the House," only to find their parents returning from the theater—hooked on the same game. Suddenly, the kids aren’t the only ones trying to score high on the leaderboard.
In "Picture Frame," Archie tries to navigate a holiday season made awkward by Betty and Veronica’s sudden fallout, opting for a simple solution—sending each girl a photo of himself to save on gifts. But as the picture frame becomes a quiet symbol of his indecision, Archie finds himself caught between two friendships he never expected to strain.
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↩ Reprints Archie Giant Series Magazine #20 (1963), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #126 (1968), Life with Archie #101 (1970), Little Archie #84 (1974), Life with Archie #157 (1975), Archie Giant Series Magazine #454 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #229 (1977), Archie Giant Series Magazine #464 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #241 (1978), Archie #270 (1978), Archie Comics Digest #34 (1979), Archie at Riverdale High #64 (1979), Archie Giant Series Magazine #545 (1985), Archie at Riverdale High #113 (1987), Archie Giant Series Magazine #579 (1988), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #7 (1988), Archie Giant Series Magazine #594 (1989), Archie's Story & Game Digest Magazine #10 (1989), Laugh #12 (1989), Betty and Me #175 (1989), Life with Archie #278 (1990), Archie #411 (1993), Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #90 (1993), Archie's Christmas Stocking #1 (1994), Archie #420 (1994), Archie #454 (1996), Archie #528 (2002), Archie #541 (2003), Archie #552 (2004), Archie #589 (2008), Archie Comics Digest #248 (2008), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2 (2011)
Reprinted in Archie Christmas Spectacular #1 (2018), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #345 (2024)
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