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    Archie Comics helps you celebrate the holidays

    Stephen SchleicherBy Stephen SchleicherJuly 28, 20092 Comments2 Mins Read

    The first Archie comic to be released with a specific holiday theem was Archie’s Christmas Stocking #1 in 1954, since then Archie Comics Holiday specials have been an annual tradition. Archie sent us a rundown of the two holiday themed titles for this year.


    ARCHIE DIGEST #258
    DECK THE HALLS AND FILL YOUR STOCKINGS WITH THIS SPECIAL HOLIDAY ISSUE FULL OF FESTIVE FUN!
    “Give & Take”: Get set for Veronica’s most unusually-themed Christmas party yet, with gifts that come straight from the heart instead of the bank account!
    SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent
    “All Alone”: Mr. Weatherbee’s Christmas break isn’t so cheery when he ends up a shut-in due to his fractured foot… but it isn’t long before his students show up to restore his holiday spirit in this poignant tale!
    SCRIPT: George Gladir
    ART: Stan Goldberg
    PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
    SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents
    BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
    Shipping Date: October 7th, 2009
    On Sale at Comic Shops: October 14th, 2009
    Newsstands: October 27th, 2009
    88-page, full color digest
    $2.69 US

    BETTY & VERONICA #244

    “Holiday Watch”: It just wouldn’t be the holidays without a visit from Jingles the Elf and the Sugar Plum Fairy, but now that they’re love-struck they need someone to make sure they don’t slack on their duties… and Santa has assigned that task to Betty and Veronica!  “Snuggle Up”: Seeking ideas that will save some money this holiday, the gang decide to do a “Secret Santa” giveaway… but once they see their presents they’ll wish the idea had stayed a “secret!”  “Caramel on Top”: The claws come out when Veronica matches wits with someone even cattier than herself – Betty’s cat Caramel!
    SCRIPTS: Dan Parent
    ART: Jeff Shultz
    Shipping Date: October 21st, 2009
    On Sale at Comic Shops: October 28th, 2009
    Newsstands: November 11th, 2009
    32-page, full color comic
    $2.50 US

    via Archie Comics

    Archie Comics betty and veronica christmas party christmas stocking Comic Shops deck the halls holiday issue holiday specials holiday spirit Jeff Shultz newsstands october 21st october 28th pin ups Puzzles Games secret santa stan goldberg sugar plum fairy Weatherbee
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    Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...

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    2 Comments

    1. Stacy B. on July 28, 2009 11:30 am

      I always get some of the Archie Holiday books to slip into my nieces’ stockings. Glad they are keeping up the holiday books, although that is a little early on the shipping dates!

      Reply
    2. steviecool on July 29, 2009 12:59 am

      The cropped photo… is it just me, or?

      Reply

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