from Archie & Friends Double Digest 21 (December 2012, digital*)
script/pencils Bill Golliher; inks Rudy Lapick; colors Barry Grossman; letters Bill Yoshida
reprint of Archie’s Holiday Fun 2 (Feb 1998)
Jingles is one of those novelty characters, appearing mostly in Christmas and winter themed comics. He’s magical, so only certain people can see him. Right, Ozmodiar?
Jingles usually means well, but sometimes he causes trouble. He’s actually very helpful in this issue, and makes sure poor kids get holiday presents by inspiring people- and elves- to donate toys.
There’s some evidence Archie’s Riverdale is in New York (the Yankees cap, Riverdale is a Bronx suburb in real life, and they tend to get snowy winters just like in the comics.)
Also some evidence that Reggie mainly pretends to be a jerk. When he’s sick enough, he doesn’t even bother with the snark. Go home, Mantle. You’re messing with group dynamics. Come back when you’re ready to taunt Jughead or Archie.
PS I love the 90’s era designs. The parents actually look like they’re about 35, instead of 75. The Moms especially became hipper, wore prettier clothes, and weren’t constantly baffled by teenage trends.
*Archie also released paper versions of this comic, but the digital copy was cheaper and easier to track down. Colors always look sharper in Archie digital.
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