Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #54
In "The Pen is Nosier than the Sword," a long-overdue Christmas letter from young Betty reaches the North Pole nine years after being written, prompting Santa Claus to honor her heartfelt wish that Little Archie and Veronica receive their holiday dreams. The result is a delightfully chaotic morning: Veronica awakens to a mountain of dolls, while Archie and Betty share a massive bag of cookies—just as Betty hoped. The story, illustrated with timeless charm by Dan DeCarlo, captures the magic of forgotten wishes and the enduring spirit of the season. Cover by Rex W. Lindsey.
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One of Betty's old Christmas letters arrives at the North Pole nine years late. All young Betty asked for is that Little Archie and Veronica get their Christmas wishes granted. Santa Claus sets out to fulfill the request belatedly. In consequence, Veronica wakes up to a mountain of dolls, and Archie and Betty get to share a huge bag of cookies.
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