World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #45
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Christmas App," Betty and Veronica take on a new kind of challenge at Riverdale High—joining the football team, much to Coach Kleats’s disbelief. With a mix of determination and humor, they breeze through a series of increasingly absurd physical trials, proving their grit in ways no one expected. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with energetic art by Samm Schwartz, this festive double digest story is a standout from the World of Archie series, featuring vibrant colors by Barry Grossman and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida, all wrapped in a holiday-themed cover by Fernando Ruiz and Bob Smith.
When Ferdie and Gregory both accidentally split their pants at Suzie’s house, they’re left scrambling—Ferdie in oversized pants, Gregory in a dress. Gregory schemes to get back at Ferdie by pretending he stole his purse, hoping to get Ferdie arrested and out of the running for the dance. But Ferdie has a plan of his own, and when he’s finally free, he strikes back with a clever move at the big event.
When Betty and Veronica both declare their intention to join the Riverdale High football team, Coach Kleats is stunned—and determined to prove they don’t belong. He sets up a series of increasingly absurd physical challenges, only to watch Betty and Veronica breeze through each one with surprising skill. With Archie and Reggie cheering from the sidelines and Mr. Weatherbee looking on with growing disbelief, the season’s most unexpected players may just be the ones who earn their spots.
When the Superintendent pays an unexpected visit, Mr. Weatherbee springs into action, ordering Archie and Jughead to scrub every smiling face sticker from the school—only to find their prank might be harder to erase than they expected.
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Reprinted in Archie (Comics) Double Digest #2 (2025)
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