Cover: Dan Parent & Jim Amash

Veronica #176

Jan 2007 · Archie · 2.25 USD

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In "Shopping 101," Archie takes on a seasonal job as a mall Santa to save up for Christmas gifts, but he’s missing quality time with Veronica. When she steps in as his assistant elf, their holiday plans take a surprisingly sweet turn—though not without a few jolly complications. Written and illustrated by Dan Parent, with inks by Jim Amash and colors by Barry Grossman, this 2007 issue features a cover by Dan Parent and Jim Amash.

Contains 3 stories

Shopping 101

11 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeBetty CooperWaldo WeatherbeeJughead JonesArchie AndrewsHiram Lodge

Veronica Lodge imagines a Riverdale High where the cafeteria and the mall are one and the same—complete with a burger joint takeover, endless shopping, and the usual chaos of school life. With Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, Archie Andrews, and even Principal Weatherbee caught in the middle, the idea quickly spirals into a hilarious, if slightly disastrous, daydream.

You're Cooked!

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeHiram LodgeHermione LodgeBetty CooperArchie AndrewsJughead JonesGaston (cameo)

Veronica and Betty spend a long day baking, decorating, and assembling an elaborate gingerbread village for the Lodge house, with Hiram and Hermione overseeing the chaos. Archie and Jughead show up just in time to witness the sweet, sticky spectacle—only to find themselves unexpectedly enlisted in the final, flour-dusted push.

Santa's Little Helper

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Veronica LodgeArchie AndrewsFred AndrewsMary AndrewsPhil

Archie Andrews swaps his usual summer job for a stint as a mall Santa, hoping to save up for Christmas gifts—only to realize he’s missing the moments that matter. When Veronica Lodge steps in as his assistant elf, the holiday hustle takes a delightfully awkward turn as they navigate the season’s chaos, one mischievous reindeer joke at a time.