Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #49
In "Santa’s Girls," Archie and the gang discover that not everyone shares the holiday cheer when they encounter a grumpy shopkeeper who despises Christmas. As they try to understand his bitterness, Archie learns that true holiday spirit isn’t just about celebration—it’s about showing kindness, even to those who seem ungrateful. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature art, Rudy Lapick’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s letters, this 1995 Double Digest story offers a warm, heartfelt twist on a classic season. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Henry Scarpelli captures the festive mood with a touch of whimsy.
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Archie and the girls think everybody is happy at Christmastime until they meet an angry, bitter old shopkeeper who hates Christmas. Archie realizes that the real test of whether they enjoy Christmas or just live it is whether they're willing to do something nice for this mean old man.
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