Archie's Double Digest Magazine #148

Betty and Veronica team up in a holiday showdown when they discover Mr. Brimble, the beloved store Santa, has been let go—threatening to take their business elsewhere unless he’s brought back. The festive fiasco unfolds as the girls take a stand, turning the holiday season into a shopping spree of protest.

In "Wisecracker," Archie’s holiday plans go hilariously awry when he’s asked to toss the trash on his way to deliver a Christmas gift to Betty—only to accidentally bin the present instead. What follows is a classic misstep of mistaken identity, where the gift he hands her is anything but what he intended.

In "How Cold Was It?", Reggie's scheme to sabotage Archie's Christmas display backfires spectacularly when he gets trapped in ice—just as the holiday cheer hits its chilliest. With a mix of classic mischief and seasonal slapstick, this 8-page tale from Archie's Double Digest Magazine #148 delivers a frosty twist on rivalry, all in the spirit of small-town holiday fun.

When Archie can't find the fishing reel he wants to gift his dad for Christmas, Dilton steps in with an unexpected connection—his grandfather, a legendary fisherman whose gift surprises even Archie with its sentimental weight.

When Little Archie steps in to protect Sue Stringly’s scrawny Christmas tree from the South Side Serpents, a frantic chase leads them both onto the ice—right after her dog Snuffles—only to find themselves stranded on a drifting floe in the middle of the river. With the cold current pulling them away, their only hope is staying calm and finding a way back before the ice gives way.

In this lighthearted tale from Archie's Double Digest Magazine #148, Archie takes a step toward being a better friend to Spotty, leading to a festive paper route adventure where Little Archie dons a Santa suit and Spotty plays a reindeer—complete with a jingle bell collar and a whole lot of hoof-stomping fun.

Archie’s last-minute panic over Christmas gifts takes a surprising turn when he realizes he’s got nothing to give—so he swaps his spending for a heartfelt gesture, donating his money to charity in everyone’s name. A lighthearted twist on holiday generosity, this five-page tale captures Archie’s usual charm with a touch of unexpected kindness.

Archie and Hiram Lodge head into the woods to find their own Christmas tree after Hiram refuses to buy one—only to find themselves on the wrong side of a very grumpy bear. With the holiday spirit hanging by a thread, this festive fiasco is pure, forest-bound chaos.