Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #54

In "Cold Comfort," Alex Cabot surprises his friends with a winter desert trip, but Josie’s excitement turns to unease when she realizes the sunny setting means Melody will be in a swimsuit—drawing attention from every man around.

In "All That Glitters," Veronica convinces Betty to team up on a holiday craft venture, turning their handmade ornaments into a small business. But when Veronica’s ambitious drive takes over, what started as a friendly project quickly spirals into something far more complicated.

Archie and Reggie face detention after their holiday cheer goes too far, trapped in a classroom with nothing but bad jokes and bad vibes. Betty and Veronica, determined to lighten the mood, launch a daring rescue mission—rappelling down to the window with a surprise stash of baked goods.

In "How Un-Bear-Able," Betty and Veronica take matters into their own hands when they discover the boys are planning a mountain trip without them—so they rent a nearby cabin to keep tabs. Archie and the gang fire back by staging a fake party with other girls, sparking a playful feud that takes a wild turn when a bear appears in the woods. The girls are convinced it’s just another prank from the boys in disguise.

In "A Winter Trip," Zelda takes on a babysitting job that quickly turns chaotic when she fears baby Roger has swallowed a safety pin. Panicked, she calls Sabrina, who whisks them both off to the hospital in a flash.

Veronica, who’s never lacked for anything, finds herself stumped when it comes to Christmas wishes—until Jingles the elf shows up with a mission. Recruited to help craft and deliver toys, she discovers a new kind of magic in giving, even if she’s not sure what she’ll get in return.

When a young alien named Attum Two comes to Riverdale to shop for Christmas gifts, his plans take a turn when the Southside Serpents steal his bagel—his only clue to finding his ship. Luckily, Little Archie steps in to help him track it down before the holiday countdown runs out.

In "A Stitch for Time!", Veronica finds herself drawn to the quiet bond between Betty and her mother when she sees the handkerchief Betty made for Mrs. Lodge. Inspired by that moment, she sets out to create something of her own—hoping a simple gift might bring her closer to the attention she longs for.

When the actor hired to play Santa fails to show up for a party for local orphans, Sabrina steps in with a little magic to summon a substitute—just in time to keep the holiday spirit alive.

Betty sets out to revive Mr. Lodge’s neglected fir tree before Christmas, determined to bring life back to the bare branches with a clever plan. With a mix of ingenuity and holiday spirit, she teams up with Jo to restore the tree’s festive charm—just in time for the season’s most cherished moments.

In "The Agreement," Veronica insists she and Archie have a strict five-dollar gift limit for each other, but when Betty spots her buying an expensive monogrammed sweater for her uncle Ashley, she can't help but wonder if the gift is really for Archie. The moment sets off a familiar rivalry, as the girls once again go head-to-head in their efforts to outdo one another in showing Archie how much they care.

In a heartwarming twist of fate, a long-overdue Christmas letter from young Betty finds its way to the North Pole, nine years after being written. Santa Claus, touched by her simple wish that Little Archie and Veronica receive their holiday dreams, sets a surprise mission in motion. When Veronica wakes to a mountain of dolls and Archie and Betty share a giant bag of cookies, the magic of the season proves even the latest wishes can come true.