Archie Showcase Digest #14
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "O Christmas Tree," Veronica’s ambitious holiday light display takes a dramatic turn when her truckloads of decorations plunge Riverdale into darkness—only for Archie’s modest Christmas candles to quietly spark a surprising chain reaction. Written by Dan Parent and Bill Golliher, with vibrant art by Stan Goldberg and inks by Henry Scarpelli, this festive tale blends humor and heart, all wrapped in a cover by Dan Parent that captures the season’s charm.
In "Merry Misery," Veronica grows tired of the overly cheerful holiday season and teams up with Reggie to stage a chaotic holiday prank that challenges the town's saccharine Christmas traditions. With a mix of mischief and sharp wit, the duo sets out to prove that greed might just be the real holiday spirit.
When Sugarplum, a fired fairy from the North Pole, shows up in Riverdale seeking a new start, Betty and Veronica try to help her land a job—only to watch each attempt go hilariously wrong. With her magic flair and knack for chaos, Sugarplum stumbles through a series of oddball gigs, leaving a trail of mayhem in her wake.
When Archie’s decorated house becomes a local sensation, Veronica takes matters into her own hands—turning to a giant billboard to outshine him and draw crowds to her own dazzling mansion.
Veronica’s ambitious holiday light display takes a dramatic turn when her truckloads of decorations plunge Riverdale into darkness, while Archie’s modest candlelit setup quietly draws neighbors one by one. In this lighthearted holiday tale from Archie Showcase Digest #14, the town’s festive spirit flickers between chaos and charm.
Jughead Jones has had enough of Reggie Mantle’s holiday hijinks, and this year, he’s planning a Christmas surprise that’s equal parts clever and chaotic. With the rest of the gang bracing for trouble, Jughead sets his sights on teaching Reggie a lesson—only he might not be the one doing the teaching.
In "From The Heart," the girls take on a holiday mission, delivering Christmas gifts to Jughead and Archie—only to find their efforts met with wildly different reactions. When Betty’s gift wins over the boys with a surprising amount of enthusiasm, Veronica finds herself unexpectedly stirred by jealousy, turning a simple gesture into something far more complicated.
In "Decoration Daze," Archie and the gang face a holiday setback when Mr. Weatherbee bans decorations at school—so they take the festive spirit into their own hands, turning themselves into walking holiday cheer. With a mix of glitter, tinsel, and classic Riverdale charm, the group finds creative ways to celebrate, one sparkly, slightly chaotic outfit at a time.
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