Archie's Double Digest Magazine #105

In "Season of Magic," Jingles, the mischievous brownie from Santa's Workshop, swings back into Riverdale with holiday chaos on his mind—but when he stumbles upon more than one Santa Claus, his festive plans quickly unravel. The story unfolds with playful tension as the tiny troublemaker finds himself outmatched by the unexpected number of jolly figures guarding the town.

In "Model Muddle," Reggie ropes Archie into creating a snow sculpture of "The Most Beautiful Girl in Riverdale," setting off a whirlwind of playful chaos—because choosing a winner means stirring up more trouble than a stormy day at Riverdale High.

In "Those Christmas Blues!", Archie’s decision to spend Christmas Eve at Veronica’s instead of helping his parents trim the tree sends a wave of nostalgia through the Lodge household—his parents, heartbroken at first, begin recalling cherished holiday memories with Archie, wondering if this year marks the end of their family tradition.

When Archie expresses a desire for a specific fishing rod and reel, Betty and Veronica each secretly buy one for him—only to discover he’s already bought one for himself. The surprise leads to a lighthearted tangle of intentions, all delighting the ever-enthusiastic sales clerk.

In "The Reel Thing," Archie’s quest to find the perfect Christmas gift for his dad hits a snag—until Dilton introduces him to his grandfather, a legendary fisherman whose unexpected gift not only solves Archie’s problem but leaves a lasting impression on his father.

In "Yule-Tide Fool Time," Betty and Veronica find themselves caught in a festive oddity as the Christmas spirit takes an unexpected turn, turning the school staff into cheerfully chaotic holiday dreamers during the holiday decorations. The story captures the lighthearted chaos of the season with a touch of whimsy, all within the familiar halls of Riverdale High.

In "Wisecracker," Archie’s holiday plans go hilariously off track when a momentary distraction leads him to accidentally toss Betty’s Christmas gift into the trash—only to hand her the bag instead, completely unaware of the mix-up. The story captures the classic Archie charm with a perfectly timed prank of mistaken identity and a dash of holiday chaos.

In "Kissless Christmas," Veronica’s well-intentioned attempt to help Ethel brighten the holidays takes a playful turn when she suggests a kissing game at the gang’s Christmas celebration—only to find things quickly spiral in ways she didn’t expect. With holiday cheer and awkward tension in the air, the usual Archie gang dynamics take a funny, heartfelt detour.

In "Out on a Limb!", Archie tries to help Mr. Weatherbee decorate the school for Christmas, only to accidentally break the metal deer meant for the schoolyard. With the holiday spirit hanging by a thread, Archie must figure out how to fix the mess—before the principal finds out.

When Little Archie helps Sue Stringly save her scrawny Christmas tree from the South Side Serpents, the pair accidentally chase her dog Snuffles onto a drifting ice floe—only to find themselves swept out into the middle of the river. With the frozen river stretching endlessly around them, the unlikely duo must stay calm and think fast to stay safe.