Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #17

In "Love Is the Answer," Archie dreams of a Christmas where Santa Claus swaps gifts for the gift of love and peace, only to find the whole town suddenly obsessed with spreading kindness—much to his surprise. The story explores what happens when goodwill takes over, all in a lighthearted, classic Archie-style twist on holiday cheer.

In "Oodles of Noodles," Jughead’s world tilts when he learns Ethel’s been cast as Juliet in the school play—prompting him to take dramatic liberties with the script, just to keep the balcony scene exactly how he wants it.

When Santa’s mischievous brownie Jingles makes another holiday return to Riverdale, he’s soon joined by two unauthorized guests—Jangles and Jeeves—sparking a chaotic three-way turf war over who gets to claim the town as their own. The usual holiday cheer quickly turns into a magical melee as the trio of brownies clash in a series of escalating antics across the pier.

In "Jingle Belles," Jughead's surprisingly shrewd business move sees him selling a unique musical bracelet to every student at Riverdale High—leading to a flurry of mixed reactions when everyone ends up with the same gift. The girls are initially furious at the guys for the duplicate presents, but when the truth behind the scheme is revealed, a surprising twist brings everyone back to good spirits.

Jo and her friends face a sticky situation when their secret mission to cheer up patients at the local hospital backfires—after they politely turn down an invitation to perform at the school Christmas pageant, their classmates are left wondering why they’re being snubbed. Written by a team known for their sharp humor, the story unfolds with the kind of lighthearted tension only a group of teens with big hearts and bigger secrets can manage.

In a festive twist on rivalry, Archie and Jughead team up to cut down the biggest Christmas tree in Riverdale, hoping to win Veronica’s promise of a month of exclusive dates. Meanwhile, Betty and Reggie join forces to outdo them, turning the holiday spirit into a high-stakes race for the grandest tree—each pair determined to claim victory before the season ends.

In "A Clothes Call," Miss Grundy steps out of her usual teaching persona with a bold new mod look, only to panic when facing her students—only to find they love her fresh style. The unexpected approval leads to an even more surprising invitation when Mr. Weatherbee asks her to dinner.

When Reggie, still stinging from a prank by Jingles, turns to black magic to get revenge, things spiral out of control—especially when his spells start targeting the pudgy brownie. Archie steps in to calm the chaos, proving that even the most outlandish magic can’t beat a little old-fashioned charm and common sense.

In "Pop Goes the Weasel," Sabrina intercepts a warlock posing as Santa at a department store, caught red-handed tampering with the balloons meant for children. With a mischievous grin, she conjures a spell of her own to turn the tables—though whether the prank backfires or lands just right is anyone’s guess.

In "To Each His Own," a playful mix-up at a department store sends Betty and Veronica on a humorous tangle of mistaken gifts, each accidentally receiving the item the other had hoped for. The story unfolds with classic teen charm, capturing the familiar rivalry and friendship between the two girls as their well-meaning confusion leads to unexpected results.