World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #23

Archie Andrews and Mr. Lodge head into the woods to find a Christmas tree after Hiram refuses to buy one, but their quiet hunt takes a wild turn when they accidentally provoke a bear and find themselves on the run through the snowy forest.

Archie Andrews sets off to deliver a Christmas gift to Betty Cooper, but a quick detour to impress a passing girl leads him to accidentally toss the present in the trash. When he arrives at Betty’s with the trash can instead, he’s blissfully unaware of his mix-up—leaving her (and readers) to wonder what happens next.

When Professor Flutesnoot brings his classical ensemble to perform for The Archies, the plan is to impress them with highbrow music—but it’s The Archies’ infectious tunes that unexpectedly win over the faculty, turning the tables in the most harmonious way.

Cosmo and his nervous sidekick Orbi are thrust into an interplanetary mission to Earth—only to crash-land on the Moon instead, leaving them stranded far from home. With the planet below them and their fate uncertain, the duo must navigate a strange new world where gravity, atmosphere, and their own nerves are all working against them.

Archie Andrews panics when he realizes he hasn’t bought Christmas gifts for anyone—especially after seeing Betty, Veronica, and the others with their wrapped packages. Desperate, he decides to skip the shopping entirely and instead donates the money to charity, hoping to make up for his last-minute scramble in a way that still feels meaningful.

Betty Cooper has her heart set on a special sweater for Archie’s Christmas gift, but her wallet falls short. Veronica Lodge, ever the rival, sees her chance and snaps up the last two before Betty can return. When Hiram Lodge learns of the situation, he steps in with a move that’s as unexpected as it is generous.