Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #75
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "It's Not the Gift," Archie's holiday hustle takes an unexpected turn when his efforts to buy Veronica a special Christmas present lead him to a surprising act of kindness. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—pencils and inks on the cover and interior, with Barry Grossman’s colors and Bill Yoshida’s letters—this 1973 issue captures a heartfelt moment of generosity in Riverdale.
In "It's Not the Gift," Archie dedicates a week to cleaning garages, determined to buy Veronica a special Christmas present—only to have his plans shift when he encounters an under-privileged child on his way to the store. The story follows his quiet, heartfelt choice to redirect his hard-earned money, revealing a moment of unexpected generosity.
In "Pic Trick," Archie and Reggie share a casual moment on the ice, where Reggie casually asks for a small photo of Archie—claiming it’s just a way to resist the urge to open his wallet. Archie, surprised by the request, playfully misinterprets Reggie’s intent, leading to a lighthearted moment of mistaken assumptions.
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↩ Reprints Laugh Comics / Laugh #215 (1969), Laugh Comics / Laugh #218 (1969)
Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #46 (1981), Archie Comics Super Special #1 (2012), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #294 (2019), Archie (Comics) Double Digest #2 (2025)
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