Comic books in 'Santa Claus', graded by CBCS

January 1, 1983. Features include Robo Hunter in "Play It Again, Sam" part 6 (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 2 (script by T.B. Grover, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Tharg's Time Twisters (script by J.H. Teed, art by Massimo Belardinelli), and Rogue Trooper in "Fort Neuro" part 7 (script by Finley-Day, art by Cam Kennedy). Brett Ewins back cover.

Features include "The Stainless Steel Rat for President" (script by Kevin Gosnell, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "The Search for Spot" (script by Peter Milligan, art by Jeff Anderson), Nemesis the Warlock (script by Pat Mills, art by Bryan Talbot), Judge Dredd in "City of the Damned" (script by T.B. Grover, art by Steve Dillon), Ace Trucking Co. in "Strike Eleven" (script by Grant/Grover, art by Massimo Belardinelli), and the Helltrekkers (script by F. Martin Candor, art by Lalia). Wrap-around "Santa" Nemesis the Warlock cover by Kevin O'Neill.

Featuring Judge Dredd "The Art of Geomancy" (Part 2 of 4) Written by Alan Grant, Art by John Burns; Bix Barton "The Bloated Case of The Fatted Keef" (Part 3 of 6) Written by Peter Milligan, Art by Jim McCarthy; Trash (Part 3 of 11) "How Green Is My Computer" Written by Paul Kupperberg, Art by Nigel Dobbyn; Judge Anderson "Engram" (Part 12 of 12) Written by Alan Grant, Art by David Roach; Dyrham Red "Island of the Damned" (Part 2 of 12) Written by Alan Grant, Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Richard Dolan, Futuregraph by Dave D'Antiquis.

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.

December 13, 2006/January 2, 2007. 100 pages. All color except for Stickleback. Features include Judge Dredd in "Origins part 14: The President's Man" (script by John Wagner, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Stickleback in "Mother London" part 1 (script by Ian Edginton, art by D'Israeli), the 86ers in "Walking to Eternity" (script by Gordon Rennie, art by P.J. Holden), Sinister Dexter in "Christmas Time" (script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Davis), A.B.C. Warriors in "The Volgan War" part 1 (script by Pat Mills, art by Clint Langley), Harvey Kipling in "Winter Wonderbrand" (script by Simon Spurrier, art by Boo Cook), Kingdom part 1 (script by Dan Abnett, art by Richard Elson), and Nikolai Dante in "The Road of Bones" (script by Robbie Morrison, art by John Burns). M.A.C.H. 1 pin-up by John Cooper. Davis cover.

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.

The anthology showcasing the next great wave of writers and artists is back! In this issue: The Castaways (by Rob Vollmar & Pablo G. Callejo) continues with "Into the Jungle"; Raven's End (by Kevin Gunstone & Alessandro Scacchia) depicts a journey through the haunted landscape of northern Japan as the mysterious Lady Shodo prepares to summon the spirit of the Dragon Lord; Bune's World (by Rick Johnson) concludes as the warrior Bune finds himself risking his life to save a man who deserves to die; and debuting in this issue is The Adventures of Gareth Axel: Insane British Comic Writer by Raymond L. Blakey & Ron Davey. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.

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 art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Hated Christmas! starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. They Wanted Wings! starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. Saves the Sailplane Captain Tootsie Tootsie Roll ad, art by C. C. Beck. Operation Hippo! starring Congo Bill, script by George Kashdan, art by Ed Smalle. The Vindictive Vixens! starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Truth Comes to Gila Gap! starring Vigilante. 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.

Cover by Al Plastino. A 1956 Superman calendar is included in part of the story, "The Superman Calendar," art by Al Plastino; Superman agrees to create scenes for a 1956 Superman Calendar for charity, but the manufacturer has a hidden clause that may bring him a huge profit. "The Man Who Hated Tigers" starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. -page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "They Ride The Tall Timber" article by Jack Miller (as Jack Malloy), art by Raymond Perry. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Paul Revere of Space," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. Zorr, the Space Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

A Hamster Holiday. Story by Don Chin. Art by Chuck Fiala, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone. Cover by Sam Kieth. Sometimes listed as Eclipse 3-D #13. 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. On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus is not prepared for the Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters, nor they for him. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. May or may not come with 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.50.

Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters "2-D" Edition is a special printing of this comics (limited to 300 copies) that was produced for color blind readers who cannot read a standard 3-D comic. This special edition has the same cover as the regular 3-D version, but the interior art is printed in ordinary black and white. Because the comic is NOT in any form of 3-D, no 3-D glasses were included with the comic, despite the "Free 3-D Glasses Included!" notice on the cover. A very rare and unusual item, but again, not a 3-D comic! Cover price $2.50.

Cover pencils by Stan Kaye, inks by George Roussos. The 33rd Christmas starring Superboy, script by Don Cameron, pencils by John Sikela, inks by George Roussos; After 32 years Nick the janitor isn't able to be the school's secret Santa anymore. Fathoms in Film starring Aquaman, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Rogues in the Redwood starring Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. The Proof of Perpetual Motion starring Johnny Quick, art by George Roussos. Crime Spins the Compass starring Green Arrow and Bull's-Eye, art by George Papp. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie Saves the Sailplane by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

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".

Features art by Francis Kirn.

WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN. Take a walk down Memory Lane...or rather Santa Claus Lane, as Superman and Lois recount stories such as "The Secret of the Phantom Quarterback," "Crisis on Earth Mind," and "The Day the Earth Divided." FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

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.

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF wants to learn more about Christmas shopping and comes up with a plan to tag along on a shopping trip in "Shop Around the Clock." Then ALF needs to get the Tanners a Christmas present and comes up with the perfect solution in "Snowman is an Island." In "The Return of Crazy Critter" ALF has to become the mascot again for the high school football team. In "The Gift of the Melmagi" ALF tells the Tanners a favorite Melmac holiday story. In "WOTIF the 12 Days of Christmas Happened on Melmac?" we get to see an ALF version of the classic Christmas song, "The 12 Days of Christmas." In "23 Ski-Do's and Don'ts" ALF causes an avalanche during the Tanners' vacation at a ski resort and has to rescue them. And in "ALF Lang Syne," the Tanners are holding a New Year's Eve party without ALF and it just doesn't seem the same. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin & Jacqueline Roettcher & Post. Cover price $1.75.

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.

Direct Edition. "Down and Out in Forest Hills" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. In a cold-blooded move from his prison cell, Jonathon Caesar evicts Peter and Mary Jane from their Bedford Towers condo just in time for Christmas! And now the Parkers have to find a new place to live ASAP! One option is to move back in with Aunt May in Forest Hills! However the famous American novelist Thomas Wolfe once said: "You can't go back home again." Where will the Amazing Spider-Man and his wife decide to live? A heartwarming story. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Kristy Watson, and Flash Thompson. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Topps comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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.

Cover art by Mike Vosburg. "Yule Be Sorry," script by Mike Baron, art by Mike Vosburg and Paul Hewitt (art assistant); You better watch out when Armstrong suits up as the greatest hero in the Valiant Universe--Santa Clause!; When the immortal cynic dresses up as Saint Nick for a deadly undercover operation, will he accidentally embrace the Christmas spirit?; Elsewhere, Archer joins a ragtag vigilante group that leads him on a soulful journey of his own! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Archibald Aardvark went insane after the brutal murders of his brother and friends. After spending five delirious years chewing on his tongue in a mental hospital, Archibald finds himself back on the spiraling streets of Tinsel Town. Desperate and alone, Archibald has two choices: catch a psychopathic murderer or blow his brains on a wall at the Hopeless Hotel. The only problem is... he may have to do one to accomplish the other. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $3.50.

by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. 96pgs, FC $2.39 Cover price $2.39.

Archies Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Boxed In"; Archie decides to wrap himself in a big box for Veronica's Christmas present. "R Is for Rooked"; Archie sends Jughead over to Veronica's house to find out what she's getting him for Christmas. Veronica's Pin-Up Page. "Escape," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; This Christmas, Mr. Lodge is going away on a vacation so Archie won't ruin the holiday for him; Unfortunately, Veronica has forgotten to reserve her father's plane ticket. "Betty's Christmas Card" illustration, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty poses in a sexy Christmas outfit while painting a card of Christmas cheer. "Monster Monopoly"; Archie and Jughead make a monster snowman. "Picture Frame"; Archie gets Betty and Veronica to frame pictures of himself but delivers one to Veronica's house that has Betty's name on it. "Go for Broke," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie plays a prank on Archie that makes him drop and break a bottle of perfume that Archie was going to give to Veronica. "The Return of Jingles," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and his friends get another Christmas visit from Jingles, Santa's delinquent brownie; This time around, two of Jingles' fellow brownies, Jangles and Jeeves, make an unauthorized visit, and the three magical creatures get into a pier six brawl over who gets Riverdale as his territory. "The Willing Spirit"; Archie tells Reggie he's giving Veronica to him for Christmas. "Black Book Bonanza," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose thinks Archie is Santa's helper and is writing down who is naughty or nice in his little black book. Christmas Fashions for Betty and Veronica page. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Li'l Jinx Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Christmas Love-In. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Love Is the Answer," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After seeing how greedy everyone is about presents, Archie has a dream where he convinces Santa Claus to give the gift of love and peace at Christmas time. "Blizzard Wizard," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Stuck on a country road during a blizzard, the gang takes refuge in an old barn where three angels appear to teach them the true religious meaning of Christmas. "Soup Spooning," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; A twig of mistletoe falls into Miss Beazly's soup, making it an aphrodisiac that causes anyone who tastes it to become passionate and loving. "Ice Scream" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Trouble Shooter," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling; Jingles magically arranges for an out-of-work actor working as a street-corner Santa to meet the famous Broadway producer David Kerrick. "Solomon's Child," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Archie, Jughead and Betty meet a young man who left home searching for meaning in his life. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Li'l Jinx Christmas Bag. Cover art by Joe Edwards. "Christmas Daze," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx invites Gigi to her house to share her Christmas present. 2 Li'l Jinx Crayon Pages. "Snow Fort," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Gigi build a snow fort. "A Coal Goal!", script and art by Joe Edwards; While building a snowman, Hap discovers that Jinx has never seen coal before. "Charley's Folly," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charlie thinks a snowman is talking to him. "Weather or Not!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is waiting at the top of the hill to try out his sled because the weatherman said it was going to snow. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Give Till It Hurts," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; When Archie doesn't know what to get Veronica for Christmas, Sabrina offers to help out by giving her all the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." "The Early Type!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Think Lincoln," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; After Ethel wishes she could be beautiful and popular, Sabrina sends her into a world where she's a gorgeous movie star, but still feels empty inside. "Something Else," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Joe Sinnott; Sabrina and her relatives don't like Harvey's gifts, so they use magic to exchange them then and there. "I Believe In You," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Sinnott; Sabrina and Aunt Hilda teach a lesson to a kid who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Run for the Hills," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is coming to the Lodge mansion to deliver Christmas gifts but Mr. Lodge and Veronica are worried he will break something. "Tree Glee," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang only has a few dollars to buy a tree and get refreshments for the school Christmas party so they decide to chop down their own tree. Archie Club News. "This Is Ms Christmas," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie flips for a gorgeous, scantily-clad female Santa Claus at the mall and goes to ridiculous lengths to sit on her lap. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Last 25-cent cover price. Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "The Spell of Christmas," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Ambrose teaches Sabrina that giving of yourself is more important at Christmas time than giving gifts. "The Real Power," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hilda tries to play tricks on people to ruin their Christmas spirit, but something keeps ruining her spells. "Plant Fool" two-page Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. "Hilda's Holiday," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; After hearing the story of Santa Claus, Hilda decides to track down this errant warlock and teach him a lesson. "The Melting Point," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Harvey catches Sabrina using magic to keep herself snow-free, she can only provide a lame excuse. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Betty and Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The List Price," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty is aghast to find out Veronica buys her parents' Christmas gifts to her. Veronica Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. "An Ice Crack" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Weapon of Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; In the spirit of Christmas, Betty tries to quell a snowball war between two gangs of kids. "Deceive Peeve," script by George Gladir, art by Bob Bolling; In an effort to get Archie away from Betty, Veronica invites him to entertain some orphans, then sends Leroy to recruit some. "Ski and See," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie is being a very hands on ski instructor for Betty and Veronica. "Cool Christmas Cat," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Through a series of mistakes, Betty ends up with Veronica's present from Archie, but thinks Reggie gave it to her. "The Believer," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica finds out Betty still mails letters to Santa Claus. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Archie's Christmas Love-In. "The Missing Link"; Veronica talks about her Christmas traditions with the staff of the Lodge mansion; Betty and Archie try ESP to bring Veronica's father and mother home for Christmas. "Merry Message"; Veronica forgot to mail her Christmas cards so her father hires a plane to fly a banner telling everyone "Merry Christmas." Christmas Tree Puzzle. "A Christmas Story or What the Dickens???", script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After refusing to join the gang in singing Christmas carols, Veronica is visited by a ghostly spirit and shown what's in store for her if she doesn't change her ways; A spoof of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. "Tree Spree," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica competes with Betty in a tree decorating contest. Archie Club News. "The Rich in Spirit"; Veronica and Betty go Christmas shopping; Veronica hires a kid to carry all her packages and do all her winter chores. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sabrina's Christmas Magic. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Equal Rights," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Harvey spots Sabrina magically manipulating Christmas tree ornaments and assumes the house has a poltergeist. "Using the Old Noodle," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Sabrina attempts to make a Christmas dinner by hand, Hilda interferes and attempts to conjure one up through witchcraft. "Hot Stuff," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hilda attempts to sabotage Harvey's Christmas cheer with a bowl of Christmas candy laced with hot peppers. "Truth Time," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina tries to convince a disillusioned child that there really is magic to Christmas. Hostess snack cakes ad with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Christmas Love-In. "Spirit Sprite"; The gang insists that Jughead must ask Ethel to the Christmas dance. "Prize Package"; Reggie needs a costume for the Christmas masquerade party. "Hi! Why?", script and art by Joe Edwards; Christmas is almost here for Li'l Jinx. "A Gift Beyond Gifts"; Veronica coerces her father to get off the phone and actually go Christmas shopping. "Season's Greetings," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Moose is upset that Reggie kissed Midge for receiving her Christmas gift. Archie Club News. "What Are Friends For"; Pop Tate has too many bills to pay and is not feeling the Christmas spirit. Hostess ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

"The Santa Syndrome"; Betty laughs like Santa without being aware of it. "Wrap Rap" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gets a package in the mail that should have been marked as fragile. "Number One," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica get chosen to make an ice sculpture for the school. "Cheap But Classy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica agree to not spend more than five dollars on a gift for Archie, but they both find that to be more difficult than it sounds. Betty and Veronica's Pin Up. "The Outsiders," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica decide to throw a Christmas costume party, but wait until the last minute to get their costumes. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Plain Red Wrapper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Officer Clancy wears Archie's Santa suit to Veronica's party. "It Takes One!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx asks Santa for one thing of everything in toy store for Christmas. Archie - Christmas Maze activity page. "Christmas Scents," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Jughead get a Christmas tree for the school hallway. "Burst Your Bubble"; Archie is selling candy at school to raise money to buy Christmas gifts for hospitalized kids. "Tree Travail," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Betty's parents are stuck at her aunt Kitty's so Betty has to find a Christmas tree for only $10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Party Puzzle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie helps a group of children complete a 3000 piece puzzle to win a Christmas party from Jolly Jim John. "Aid Parade"; Mr. Lodge can't enjoy himself because of his business problems. "Hunch Crunch" half-page story; Sabrina asks Aunt Hilda if she can guess what Cousin Ambrose got her for Christmas. "The Poor Tycoon," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; The gang tries to decide what underprivileged person, or group, they should do something nice for Christmas. "One Last Gift," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Andrews underestimates his son's gift-giving priorities. "Blow the Man Down"; Moose thinks it was dumb of Jughead to buy a dog whistle for Hot Dog. "The Kissing Santa," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie locks Archie in a tool shed so he can play Santa Claus at Veronica's party. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "An Important Message from Archie and His Pals!" National Child Safety Council public service announcement. "That Ol' Red Magic," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Santa takes Archie on his sleigh and shows him the magic of Christmas. "Prize Size" half-page Christmas ornaments story. "Deliver the Goods," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Continuation of That 'Ol Red Magic story. "Goof on the Roof," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Continuation of That 'Ol Red Magic story line. Archie's Club News. "Miss Mistletoe" half-page Mrs. Cooper story. "Bills and Thrills," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Continuation of That 'Ol Red Magic story line. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Archie's Christmas Stocking. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "The Little Man Who Wasn't There," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jingles pranks Veronica by posing as a talking doll, then helps the kids trim the Christmas tree. Archie Club News. "Body Builders, Inc." one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "It's Nice to Be Good, for Nothing," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead help Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy shovel the snow from their sidewalks. "Festive Foul Up," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica find out that Mr. Brimble has been fired as the store Santa Claus they threaten to shop elsewhere unless he is reinstated. "Home Style," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie learns the importance of celebrating Christmas with his family. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Betty & Veronica Christmas Spectacular. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Christmas Past, Present and Future," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Veronica mistakenly believes that her father has gone broke and is selling their mansion, which leads her to reminisce with Betty about past Christmases. Betty's Christmas Coats fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Jingle Belle," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Sugar Plum Fairy helps Betty lure Archie away from Veronica (temporarily). "The Biggest Brownie," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Moose helps some kids prepare for a merry Christmas, with Veronica's help. "Keep the Faith," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie doesn't want the girls to know he is playing Santa at the department store, but it does help Betty get a date with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Last 75-cent cover price. Little Archie Christmas. Cover pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Christmas Bagel," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; A family from another planet travel to Earth so their son, attum two, can do his Christmas shopping in Riverdale; When the South Side Serpents take his Christmas presents and his pet dog, Little Archie helps him recover his items and return to outer space. Sunkist Fun Fruits ad with the Archie gang. "Believe It or Not," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Betty and Little Veronica are going to see Santa at the mall but the other kids don't believe in Santa. "All By Myself," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; Little Veronica helps Sue Stringly make paper flowers and sell them to get money for Christmas presents. "Swell Well" half-page story; Little Sabrina drops a penny into a wishing well and wishes for ice cream. Little Archie All Wet Puzzle! "Pucker Up," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; The boys are practicing their hockey plays on the river. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. Cocoa Pebbles ad with The Flintstones. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.