Archie Double Digest 219

"Tow Wow" and "Wet Behind the Ears" In "Tow Wow," Archie's frustration with his car forces him to join the Motor Club. But Archie doesn't get his car fixed! He just gets towed everywhere: school, home and even dates! Next, in "Wet Behind the Ears," Archie can't seem to keep himself dry!

When a rambunctious young boy threatens to ruin Betty & Veronica’s casual walks through town with his snowball attacks, the girls must find a way to deal with the snowy situation. Do they remind him of the err of his ways, give him the cold shoulder, or stoop down to his level and exact revenge? Find out in “The Snowball Effect”!

Christmas is fast approaching in "This Looks Like a Job For a Sugarplum!", and as Betty and Veronica prepare for holidays, they unexpectedly meet Sugarplum the fairy. Recently fired by Santa himself, Sugarplum begins searching for a new job with the girls' help. But the fairy's innate spirit of giving doesn't exactly help matters! The story continues in "For the Love of Archie," as the unemployed fairy decides to model herself after Veronica and begin a career in shopping... and an interest in Archie! Then, in "Hello Dolly", Sugarplum sees an opportunity to help out a poor family for Christmas but accidentally end up on the opposite end of the gift giving, literally! Finally, in "It's My Party and I'll Fly if I Want To!", the Sugarplum saga concludes as the fairy helps the girls pull off their Christmas party... where a jolly visitor not on the guest-list just might stop by!

"Cafeteria Cook Showdown" and "The Gig" Riverdale High is in for a culinary treat! In "Cafeteria Cook Showdown," Ms. Beazley has been selected to compete in the Regional Cafeteria Cook-off...and wait to you see what she makes! Next, "The Gig" finds the Archies competing to be in a movie about a struggling band. But the film is being shot in Alaska!

That dreaded time of year is here: the day of Archie’s annual physical! Archie is less than thrilled to accompany his father to the doctor’s office, but maybe a cute nurse will change his attitude! Find out the diagnosis in “Doctor Dread,” the lead story to a hilarious double digest!

Is Archie a man or a mouse? He’ll let you know after he asks Veronica! Feeling annoyed at everyone’s assumption that he’s “henpecked” by his spoiled sweetheart, Archie’s determined to show that he can do things on his own. Can he prove himself an independent man? Or will he be walking on thin ice? Find out in “Deep Freeze”!

Jughead has a science project due in a week but it's not going to get done if his lab partner (and supposed best friend!) doesn't stop ditching him. Will Archie stop putting off his his pal or will Jug end up with a failing grade thanks to his flaky friend? Find out in "The Big Ditch!" Then, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews are "Going Batty" when they discover a loose bat in the attic! Plus, "Kiss Amiss!" in which Archie spreads holiday cheer throughout the halls of Riverdale High with his strategically placed mistletoe... but not if the 'Bee has anything to say about it!

Budget cuts to Riverdale High have the students pitching ideas on how to save the school money in 'The Challenge.' But with the school in financial crisis, how will Betty manage to write a comedy about school life? Or is her class project the key solution? Plus: Archie attempts to beat the holiday rush in 'Holiday Hassle', and Jughead gives the gift of holiday cooking to Riverdale High's lonely chef in 'Now You're Cooking!'