Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Archie's Holiday Fun Scrapbook," Betty sets her sights on a special sweater for Archie’s Christmas gift—only to find she’s short on cash. Veronica, spotting the opportunity, quickly buys the last two sweaters before Betty can return, setting off a holiday tangle of rivalry and unexpected twists. With Mr. Lodge stepping in to handle the situation, the season’s warmth takes a surprising turn. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this festive issue features a cover by Dan Parent.
In "Wrap Session," Archie finds himself caught between Betty and Veronica when they both insist he wrap their holiday gifts—only to quickly realize he’s no good at it. After a series of clumsy attempts, he swaps gifts and asks each girl to help wrap the other’s present, leading to a lighthearted tangle of holiday cheer and playful rivalry.
In "Cool Yule," Archie’s holiday shopping takes a surprising turn when Veronica catches him buying her a gift, while Ethel proudly shows off her present from Jughead—only to have her moment interrupted by Jughead’s unexpected call to the Salvation Army from a surprisingly sheltered spot.
In "Christmas Miss," Betty’s heart is set on a special sweater for Archie, but her wallet falls short—just as Veronica, ever the rival, seizes the chance to outdo her by snapping up the last two. When Mr. Lodge learns of the situation, he steps in with a move that’s as unexpected as it is generous.
In "To Each His Own," Veronica and Betty find themselves tangled in a holiday mix-up when a department store clerks' prank swaps their gift lists—leading to a hilariously awkward situation where each ends up with the other’s desired present. The story captures the playful rivalry and unexpected camaraderie between the two friends, all set during a festive season full of mistaken intentions and comic timing.
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Reprinted in Archie's Favorite Christmas Comics #[nn] (2014)
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