World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #104

Archie and the gang are busy decking the halls for the Christmas party when the mischievous Hall twins stir up trouble. As the twins plot to trap Midge under the mistletoe, Moose steps in—leading to a classic case of holiday chaos and a punchy showdown with the Halls.

Archie’s latest sermon on peace and goodwill has Reggie Mantle rolling his eyes—so he retaliates with a bag of Christmas candies laced with pepper. When Betty and Veronica find out, they’re furious, and Reggie quickly learns that prankster pride doesn’t help when the whole school’s about to taste the heat. Now he’s racing against time to reclaim the candy before it’s too late.

Archie Andrews tries to help Hiram Lodge decorate for a neighborhood contest, but his well-intentioned efforts accidentally short out the electricity. With the lights out, Veronica Lodge, Archie, and Hiram Lodge end up sharing a cozy evening by the fire, turning a mishap into an unexpectedly warm moment.

Archie sets out on a holiday quest to snap photos of the impossible, chasing whimsy through Riverdale’s festive streets. Just as he nearly captures Santa Claus, he stumbles upon a moment even more shocking: Jughead, mid-kiss with Ethel after she hands him a gift.

When pop sensation Tony Mason agrees to headline a benefit concert for the South Street Clinic, Archie, Betty, and Veronica rally to make it happen—only to face a last-minute cancellation. With Tony convinced he’s doomed by bad luck, the trio must use wit and charm to convince the superstitious star that his fears are just shadows in the dark.

Reggie Mantle tries to turn over a new leaf, determined to be the kind of friend everyone can count on—no pranks, no schemes, just good vibes. But when the pressure builds, old habits kick in, and Mr. Weatherbee becomes the unwitting victim of a prank that might just be too much, even for the school’s most notorious troublemaker.

When Dilton Doiley feels overlooked, Betty Cooper spins a clever plan to boost his popularity—using a series of cleverly written articles in the school paper that paint him as a mysterious genius. Suddenly, everyone’s talking about Dilton, but the attention may be more than he ever bargained for, especially when Coach Kleats and Waldo Weatherbee start taking notice.

Archie Andrews is stunned when his dad, Mr. Andrews, arranges a Christmas ticket for speeding—20 mph in a 15 mph zone—using his brother, Uncle Charley, a police officer. His friends Reggie Mantle and Veronica Lodge are skeptical, convinced Archie’s jalopy couldn’t possibly go that fast, setting up a holiday mix-up that’s equal parts mischief and family fun.

When the kids from Riverdale Elementary set off for a Christmas play at Hasselhead, tempers flare and chaos reigns—until a detour strands them near an orphanage, where they find a new kind of audience for their performance. With egos, grudges, and holiday spirit all in play, the kids must decide whether to keep arguing or spread a little cheer.