Comic books in 'Christmas', graded by CGC

Limited Edition Holiday Variant Cover by David Nakayama. By Dan Wickline, Rob Pereira & Alexandre Benhossi. Having retrieved the second half of the Sunfury Amulet, Sinbad and his crew race back to the volcanic island of Ma'rut. The wizard Kabrít Amûd and his army of fire demons are hot on their tail, determined to retrieve the powerful magic amulet. Meanwhile, Pots' rescue of Samelia from the Witch Queen Alorana doesn't go as planned as Alorana's guards trap them in her palace chambers, cutting off any chance of escape! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

December 24, 1977. Features include Judge Dredd in "Red Christmas" (script by John Howard, art by Mike McMahon), Invasion (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Mike Dorey), Bonjo (script and art by Kevin O'Neill), Dan Dare (script by Finley-Day, art by Dave Gibbons), M.A.C.H. 1 (script by Steve McManus, art by Ramon Sola), Inferno (script by Tom Tully, art by Belardinelli), and a two-page Star Wars photo feature. O'Neill cover.

December 29, 1979. Features include Judge Dredd (script by John Howard, art by Mike McMahon), the V.C.s (script by Ian Rogan, art by Gary Leach), the Mind of Wolfie Smith (script by Tom Tully, art by Mike White), the Stainless Steel Rat (script by Kelvin Gosnell, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Captain Klep, Blackhawk (script by Alvin Gaunt, art by Belardinelli), and Tharg's Christmas Tale (art by Ezquerra).

December 25, 1982. Features include Robo Hunter in "Play It Again, Sam" part 5 (script by Grant/Grover, art by Ian Gibson), Harry Twenty on the High Rock (script by Gerry Finley-Day, art by Alan Davis), Judge Dredd in "The Night of the Rad-Beast" part 1 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Homer the Barbarian (script by Stavros, art by Massimo Belardinelli), and Rogue Trooper in "Fort Neuro" part 6 (script by Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy). Kevin O'Neill back cover.

Features include Strontium Dog (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Slaine (script by Pat Mills, art by David Pugh) and "Tomb of Terror" game (art by Garry Leach), and Judge Dredd in "A Merry Tale of the Christmas Angel" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Steve Dillon). Alan Davis wraparound cover.

Features include Bad Company (script by Pete Milligan, art by Brett Ewins/J. McCarthy), Bradley in "A Krissmas Karrol" (script by Alan McKenzie, art by Simon Harrison), Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 10 (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Steve Dillon), Nemesis in "The Two Torquemadas" (script by Pat Mills, art by John Hicklenton), and Tharg's Future-Shocks in "The Invisible Man" (script by Mike Collins, art by Massimo Belardinelli). Mark Farmer front cover. Liam Sharp back cover featuring Judge Dredd.

Features include Chopper in "Song of the Surfer" part 5 (script by John Wagner, color art by Colin MacNeil/Perkins), Zenith in phase 3 chapter 17, "News From Nowhere" (script by Grant Morrison, art by Steve Yowell), Judge Dredd in "Little Spuggy's Christmas" (script by Wagner, color art by Jim Baikie), the Dead Man part 9 (script by Keef Ripley, art by John Ridgway), and Anderson PSI Division in "The Random Man" part 2 (script by Alan Grant, color art by Carlos Ezquerra). Massimo Belardinelli back cover.

Features include Junker part 3 (script by Michael Fleisher, color art by John Ridgway and Tim Perkins), Tharg's Future Shocks: "Sleighbells in the Sky" (script by Gordon Robson, color art by Steve Yeowell), Silo (script by Mark Millar, art by Dave D'Antiquis), Judge Dredd (script by John Wagner, color art by Mike Hadley), Time Flies part 11 (script by Garth Ennis, art by Philip Bond), and Anderson PSI Division in "Shamballa" part 11 (script by Alan Grant, color art by Arthur Ranson). Judge Giant back cover profile by Paul Marshall. Colin MacNeil front cover.

All color except for Brigand Doom. Features include Judge Dredd in "Christmas with Attitude" (script by Garth Ennis, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Inspector Raam in Dead Meat part 3 (script by Michael Cook, art by Simon Jacob), Finn book 2 episode 9 (script by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner, art by Jim Elston and Kevin Wicks), Brigand Doom in "Spirits Willing" part 1 (script by Alan McKenzie, art by Dave D'Antiquis), and Robo-Hunter in "Ace of Slades" part 3 (script by Mark Millar, art by Anthony Williams). Elston/Wicks back cover? Colin MacNeil front cover (Christmas cover featuring Dredd as Santa).

December 25, 1993. All color. Features include Judge Dredd in "I Hate Christmas" (script by Mark Millar, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Soul Gun Warrior (script and art by Shaky 2000), Canon Fodder part 7 (script by Millar, art by Chris Weston), Mother Earth part 1 (script by Bernie Jaye, art by Paul Neary and Cliff Robinson), and Revere book 3 part 1 (script by John Smith, art by Simon Harrison). Paul Marshall back cover. Colin Macneil Christmas-themed front cover.

All color. Giant Christmas issue. Features include Judge Dredd in "The Big Sleet" (script by Peter Hogan, art by Ross Dearsley and Dermot Power), Soul Gun Assassin part 1 (script and art by Shaky 2000), the Corps part 3 (script by Garth Ennis, art by Colin Macneil and Paul Marshall, color by Dondie Cox), Skizz 3 in "The Gunlords of Omega Ceti" part 9 (script and art by Jim Baikie), Timehouse in "Century Duty" part 2 (script by Peter Hogan, art by Tim Bollard), and Judge Dredd in "The Exterminator" part 2 (script by John Wagner, art by John Burns). Dearsley back cover. Jason Brashill front cover.

Features include Judge Dredd in "The Pit" part 3 (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Luke Kirby in "The Price" (script by Alan McKenzie, art by John Ridgway), Vector 13 in Case Eight: "Red in Tooth and Claus" (script by John Tomlinson, art by Lee Sullivan), PARAsites in "The Future King" part 9 (script by Mark Eyles, art by Mike Hadley), and Kid Cyborg (script by Kek-W, art by McCarthy/Mann). Mick Austin back cover. Walker front cover.

Alan Moore & Alan Davis cover; Anderson PSI Division; Rick Clark script; Brett Ewins art; Tom Frame letters; Dan Dare, Starship Commander; Gerry Finley-Day script; Dave Gibbons art; Harry Twenty on the High Rock; Gerry Finley-Day script; Alan Davis art; Tony Jacob letters; D.R. & Quinch in "Have Fun on Earth"; Alan Moore script; Alan Davis art; Cover price $1.50.

December 15, 2004/January 4, 2005. 100 pages. All color except for Caballistics, Inc. and Tales of the Leviathan. Features include Judge Dredd in "Christmas With the Blints" (script by John Wagner, art by Andrew Currie), Caballistics, Inc. in "Weird War Tales" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by Dom Reardon), one-page Tharg's Alien Invasions: "Choir Visible" (script and art by Henry Flint), Sinister Dexter in "Dunce Macabre" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), Slaine in "The Book of Invsions" (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), one-page Tharg's Alien Invasions: "Sign Here" (script and art by Flint), Robo-Hunter in "The Da Vinchy Code" (script by Alan Grant, art by Ian Gibson), Tales of the Leviathan: "Chosen Son" (script by Ian Edginton, art by D'Israeli), Second City Blues part 1 (script by Kek-W, art by Warren Pleece), one-page Tharg's Alien Invasions: "Stan's Pair" (script and art by Flint), Nikolai Dante in "Agent of Destruction" part 1 (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns). Ace Trucking Co. pin-up by Boo Cook. Mark Harrison cover.

1st printing. Based on the story by Charles Dickens. Adapted by Patrice Buendia. Art and cover by Jean-Marc Stalner. A Christmas Carol tells the tale of a bitter old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and his profound experience of redemption during the course of a Christmas Eve night. During which he learns that if he doesn't change his ways, he will end up walking the Earth forever as an invisible and lonely ghost, like his deceased friend Jacob Marley. This story by Charles Dickens is an established holiday classic. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Written by L. Frank Baum. Art by Alex Robinson.

Not far from the Laughing Valley where Santa and all his magical helpers live, and beyond the Forest of Burzee, there stands a huge mountain that contains the Cave of Demons. Each demon has a specialty: Selfishness, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and Repentance. Because the promise of Santa puts all girls and boys on their best behavior, the demons have hardly any visitors to their caves. In order to remedy their dismal foot traffic, they conspire to kidnap Santa!

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

Cover by Dan Parent.

Have a holly, jolly Christmas in this title featuring some of Archie's most merry stories!

It's the most wonderful time of the year once again! Archie and the gang are doing the last of their Christmas shopping and decking the halls in this special collection. Can Archie get his Christmas decorating done in time for the big day? Will Reggie get his name taken off Santa's Naughty List?

Get ready for the gift of festively fun tales from Riverdale!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Written by Paul Ruditis. Art and cover by Patrick Faricy. This hilarious parody firmly plants Klingons at the center of the Christmas story - where they rightly should be - and includes everything from a Santa equipped with retractable claws, Tribbles in the stockings of naughty Klingon boys and girls, and the warmth of a hot cup of mulled blood wine. A Very Klingon Khristmas recounts, in rhyming verse, the treasured children's story of the birth of revered warrior Kahless and celebrates the rich Klingon Christmas traditions originating on Qo'noS and spreading across the Star Trek universe. Illustrated in a nostalgiac Norman Rockwell-inspired style, A Very Klingon Khristmas is the perfect holiday gift for every Trekkie. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Cover by Phil Foglio. Stories and art by Donna Barr, Roberta Gregory, Colin Upton, Mike Sagara, Mike Curtis, Mike Dashow, Dwight Decker, Teri S. Wood and Dan Foley. A holiday-themed anthology from indie publisher MU. The Desert Peachs adventures after the war; a Christmas tale from the furry series Rhudiprtt; the very first appearance of popular furry character Shanda the Panda; Foglios cover spoofs a famous Christmas illustration by Thomas Nast. 44 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by Dan Day. Edited by Roger Broughton. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Joe Halloy, Nicola Cuti, Jack Abel, Mike Zeck, and Pat Boyette. Sometimes listed as Christmas Horror, the title that appears on the cover; the indicia reads ACG Christmas Special. Reprints of stories from classic Charlton horror comics of the 1970s, all focusing on toys becoming supernatural instruments of revenge and justice. Action figures complicate the plans of airplane hijackers; A teddy bear plays guardian angel for children who need protection, including a kidnapped girl; A boy dreams about his toys and they come to life. Featuring reprints Charltons Ghost Manor, Haunted, and Scary Tales. Only A Toy; Terrible Teddy; The Things Some Kids Dream Up!; The Teddy Bear. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Christmas cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. Christmas `Round the World starring Superman, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye. An Old Fashioned Girl starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Way Down East starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). Magic of Music starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Christmas cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. Christmastown, USA starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Win Mortimer. Birds Out of Hand starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. Christmas on the Congo starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. A Singular Swap starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. A Lesson For The Teacher starring Vigilante, script by Al Schwartz, pencils by George Roussos, inks by Sy Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A Hamster Holiday. Story by Don Chin. Art by Chuck Fiala. Cover by Lewis. One of the many martial-arts funny-animal comics that appeared in the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles success, and nearly broke the comics industry. This one features hamsters with space-borne super-combat skills, and was the most popular, other than TMNT itself. A reprint of Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters 3-D (1986) #4, minus the 3-D effects. On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus is not prepared for the Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters, nor they for him. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories and art by Sanford Moore, Jr., Pete Morisi, and Carl Hubbell. Kid-friendly, Comics Code-approved fairy tales from publisher Lev Gleason, formerly known for crime comics. Elmo the baby circus elephant learns about Christmas. Miserly Victorian businessman Cyrus Scrounge hates Christmas like a certain Scrooge, but when disaster strikes, his neighbors are only too willing to help. A toy cat leads a rebellion of toys who didn't get claimed at Christmas. Elmo's First Christmas; Santa's in a Dilemma; The Lucky Silver Dollar; The Man Who Didn't Believe in Christmas; A Rebellion in Toyland; The Troubadour; Decorate the Christmas Tree for Santa! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Giveaway/promotional comic distributed at Shoney's and other restaurants across the US (regular listings are for Shoney's copies; other restaurants will have variant designations). Each issue includes a kids' menu, games, puzzles, and activities. Published by Paragon Products. 16 pages, full color, 7-in x 10-in.

Belk/Leggett Department Store giveaway mini comic. "Your BELKomic for Christmas 1955". Features a Davy Crockett story, plus three Billy & Betty Christmas-themed comics, also a couple of miscellaneous activity pages. Slick cover, 20 pages, full color, 5" x 7".

Supported by the mysterious 'Sons of Liberty,' Pete Ross is elected to Congress. Will Superman find out in time to warn his boyhood friend? Meanwhile, Jimmy Olsen and Bibbo try to bring a little holiday cheer to the poor children of Metropolis. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $1.00.

Written by Michael Eury. Art and cover by Art by Marc Campos. It's Christmas time for The Mask! Stanley's coworker Charlie Schumacher is a total grinch, and when he gets ahold of the mask, it transforms him into $anta Ma$k, a self-serving Saint Nick. Now everybody's dreaming of a green Christmas, and it's a real nightmare -- until the real Santa shows up to help Stanley straighten out the holiday! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Stories and art by Al Capp, Jack Farr and Art Helfant. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Super Shmoo faces the Super Circus. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos face Herman the Hypnotist, and meet Santa Shmoo. Plus a shmoo birthday note and photo from Li'l Abner and shmoo creator Al Capp. Happy Birthday Shmoos!; Super Shmoo; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Herman the Hypnotist; Lil' Pepp: Just One Foot Short of Success; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Santa Shmoo is Comin' to Town!; Little Miriam; Danger Ahead! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. House ad for Flash Comics #2. Lightning Over New York starring Red, White and Blue, script by Jerry Siegel, art by William Smith; The Master threatens to take over New York with his control over lightning. All-American Stamp Page featuring George Washington. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). Believe It or Not by Robert L. Ripley. Untitled Hop Harrigan story, script and art by Jon L Blummer [as Jon Elby]; Hop flies a sick patient to a hospital in Alaska while Maurice tries to make time with Gerry. A Thousand Years A Minute - Part 4--Adventures in the Unknown, script by Carl H Claudy, art by Stan Aschmeier. Untitled Scribbly story, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. The American Way Part 5, script by John Wentworth, art by Walter Galli. The Foam Formula starring Gary Concord, the Ultra-Man, script and art by Jon L Blummer [as Don Shelby]. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Christmas Issue. "The Bachelor Party!" Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Tom Morgan and Chris Ivy. The guys get together to through Madison a bachelor party. But when an unfortunate robber picks the wrong bar to hit, the boys decide to create their own Christmas Miracle. Meanwhile, the girls do a little partying of their own. But they run into an old sparring partner - Pink Pearl (last seen in Alpha Flight (Vol. 1) #22. Cover price $1.75.

Alter Ego #130 is an FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) Christmas Fantasmagoria, starring the people who brought the original Captain Marvel & company to life: C.C. Beck, Otto Binder, Marc Swayze - and the Fawcett Family (presented by Paul C. Hamerlinck)! Plus: The Many Facets of Dan Barry - Alberto Becattini begins an in-depth study of a controversial comic book/comic strip artist; Seal of Approval: History of the Comics Code Chapter 6 - Amy Kiste Nyberg relates how the Code evolved, beginning in 1955; "I Want Kids To Grow Up Knowing Who Really Created Batman" - Marc Tyler Nobleman discusses his "children's book" about writer Bill Finger; Mr. Monster's Comic Crypt: Twice-Told Covers - Michael T. Gilbert demonstrates that if a cover's worth using once, it's worth using again; Comic Fandom Archive: "Was I First in Remembering Comic Books?" - Bill Schelly showcases the late Jim Harmon's reminiscences of his 1957 Peon column. Cover by Charles Clarence Beck, from Xmas Comics #2. Edited by Roy Thomas. 80 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

1966 Reprint. 12¢ cover price. Full title is Alvin and His Pals in Merry Christmas with Clyde Crashcup and Leonardo. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

25¢ Dell Giant. Full title is Alvin and His Pals in Merry Christmas with Clyde Crashcup and Leonardo. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man Dallas Times Herald Giveaway (1983) Spider-Man battles Kingpin in a 16-page story, the "Christmas in Dallas!." 32 pages, full color, standard comic book format. Distributed as an advertising supplement to the Dallas Times Herald. Includes a retelling of Spider-Man's origin.

Yes, Cheeks, the Toy Wonder, is back! And so is Ambush Bug! Jam-packed with crisp copy, snappy dialogue, hilarious illustrations and outrageous weirdness, this special 'stocking stuffer' is not to be missed! Yes, it's Ambush Bug's hilarious insights into the characters of and at DC Comics! Script by Robert Loren Fleming, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Bob Oksner. Cover by Giffen and Oksner. Cover price $1.25.

1st printing. Story and art by Jimmy Grownley. Meet Amelia Louise McBride. Forced to move out of Manhattan after her parents get divorced, she now lives in a small town (who cares which one) with her mom and her aunt, Tanner. Not to mention the fact that she's dealing with being the new kid in school, many trips to the principal's office, first kisses, etc. This very special Christmas book will contain the yuletide story from the first Amelia Rules! volume, reformatted in digest size - a great introduction to Amelia for new readers, and a collectible for fans of the series. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

Written by Kari Korhonen. Art and Cover by Corrado Mastantuono. When Terence, the largest of the Angry Birds, is put in charge of the North Pole all his dreams come true. But, being in charge of delivering packages to every good little girl and boy in the world turns out to be a more difficult job than he could have imagined and his dreams quickly turn to nightmares! Will the rest of the Angry Birds be able to come in time to save the day? And where is Santa Claus anyway? Find out in this over-sized holiday special! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

TV hasn't been the same since the Warner brothers (and their Warner sister, Dot) burst into homes and became an overnight sensation with comedy and energy that have been wowing and delighting audiences of all ages. Starring the outrageously popular characters from the award-winning series by Steven Spielberg and Warner Bros. Animation, ANIMANIACS: A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1 stars Yakko, Wakko, Dot and all the rest of the Animaniacs cast! In addition, you'll learn the true story of how the wacky Warners were first locked away in the Warner Bros. studio lot water tower...only to escape again and again to wreak madcap havoc! With Pinky & the Brain, the Goodfeathers, Dr. Scratchansniff, Slappy Squirrel, Rita & Buttons and all the rest, this year-end holiday special is a perfect book for young readers and Animaniacs fans of all ages. Hellooooo NURSE! Cover price $1.50.

First Manga anthology translated into English and published by Viz. Includes chapters from "Banana Fish", "Chicago", "Fushigi Yugi", "Marionette Generation", "Revolutionary Girl Utena", "Short Program 2" and "Steam Detectives". Cover price $4.95.

Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics, Clem Harrison and unknown. After being yelled at by Mr. Weatherbee, Archie is banned from the Halloween dance in "Halloween Hi-Jinx"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Mad Shrimp"! Meanwhile, Archie contributes to the war effort by lending Oscar to the Wags in "Oscar Joins the Wags"! Also, Betty and Veronica compete to be drum majorettes at a football game in "Nominate a Drum Majorette"! And Archie works a fortune booth at a carnival and tells a pretty girl that she will meet a handsome young man on the golf course with red hair the next day in "The Caddy"! Plus, Cubby stars in "Buried Treasure"! Also, Archie tries to get Lana Lamarr attend the bond rally in "The Big Shot"! And Souphead reads about Native Americans and then dreams of being one! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Dream" by Curley Cole. 60 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo & Alison Flood. Stories by Bill Golliher and Various. Art by Stan Goldberg and Various. After seeing what a good job Archie and Betty did decorating Archie's house for the holidays, a jealous Veronica enlists Reggie's aid in outdoing them as they "spruce" up Lodge Mansion in "Decoration Irritation"! Plus, more hilarious tales starring Archie and the gang! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli. "Christmas Lights," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Since Archie's dad is out Christmas shopping, Archie decorates the tree and hangs the outdoor Christmas lights. Betty and Veronica house ad. "Food for Thought" public service announcement; Archie has a sprained ankle and finds it difficult to get up the steps to Pop's; Pop builds a ramp to make it easier for persons with disabilities. "The Shopper," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie has to do the grocery shopping since his mother got a part-time job. Archie's Club News. "You Gotta Be Nuts!", script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; A squirrel takes up residence in Archie's car. School Daze Fashions illustration. "Detention Prevention," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Archie bumps into Mr. Weatherbee while watching girls and gets sent to detention. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "The Night Before Christmas," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; The Andrews family raids the refrigerator late Christmas Eve; While they're in the kitchen, Santa Claus leaves their presents. The Official Archie 2004 16 month calendar ad. Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #8 ad. "The Same Game," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie makes a fool of himself at the ice rink, showing off for Veronica. "Jingles All the Way," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Jingles is disappointed that he can't bring Christmas cheer to his friends in Riverdale; Instead he brings cheer to Mrs. Claus, who's always alone on Christmas Eve. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg. "Christmas Toy Story": While playing Santa, Archie learns of a child's wish to get an ultra-rare, super-expensive collectible toy for Christmas... a toy so rare, it would take a miracle! "The Spoiler": Jinx Malloy is back, and strangely, this time he's brought nothing but good luck for Archie and Jughead! "A Really Special Gift": Archie has just the cure for Betty's holiday blues...and it's more than money can buy! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Christmas Issue - Celebrate Christmas in Riverdale style! In 'A Not-So-Cool Yule' Archie has a stress-free holiday season, until both Betty and Veronica give him 'matching sweaters' that they expect him to wear, except that the designs the girls chose don't match! It's 'Cold Comfort' when Veronica thinks Archie is being chivalrous about her onion breath, when he merely has a cold! The sight of Archie with a tool kit grip Mr. Lodge and Smithers with an unspeakable in 'The Fix Is In.' And Veronica laments to Archie that 'You Never Listen,' but since he's not paying attention anyway, are her protests all for naught? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Archie Marries Veronica: Part 3 of 6: It's Twins - Written by Michael Uslan. Art by Stan Goldberg. Now that you've witnessed the engagement and wedding of Archie and Veronica, prepare for the most major event yet: Archie and Veronica are having a baby! Strike that, they're having babies - Twins! You haven't had a taste of parenthood until it's done Archie-style! Who will the happy couple pick to be godparents? Can Archie get through Lamaze class without causing a commotion? Can he make it through the actual birth without full-scale panic? Mixed in with the patented Archie humor is the poignancy of parents sharing the milestones of childhood, like baby's first words and first steps. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Craig Boldman. Art by Dan Parent. 'The ELFth Day of Christmas': Christmas is just around the corner and here comes 'Snowstorm' Archie, unprepared as usual! With a mountain of last minute gifts, cards, and more, it will take a miracle for Archie to catch up... or at least a magical elf named Jingles and a bit of time travel! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.