Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #273
In "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.
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It's midyear at Riverdale High, and new faces join the faculty and staff for the spring term, one of whom is a spy sent by Superintendent Haverhill to check up on Weatherbee. Girl troubles resume as usual for Archie, who daydreams about Betty and Veronica but gets entangled in Moose's crush on Midge. The drama club stages 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
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