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Issue: Archie Comics Digest #248
Publication Date: December 2008
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Issues: #248 of 267 Issues (338 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Edition
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 2008
Volume: none
Pages: 92
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 76281646850324811
Price: $2.49 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 30 (15 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Digest size
Paper Stock: Cardstock cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Perfect Bound
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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Christmas Special

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Dan Parent (signed)
Inker(s): Dan Parent (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Star Wars Clone Wars

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cartoon Network
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Clone Wars cartoon show on Cartoon Network.
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The Surprise Presents

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir (credited)
Penciller(s): Jeff Shultz (credited)
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski (credited)
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman (credited)
Letterer(s): Jack Morelli (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie & Friends
Character(s): Santa Claus; Lisa (elf); Mrs. Claus; Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Herman (elf); Mary Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Ethel Muggs
Synopsis: Santa uses Riverdale to test out a new web page where people can send him their wish lists directly.
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Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hubba Bubba
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hubba Bubba "Glop" gum.
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Archie One Year Subscriptions

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription information.
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Sing Fling

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Reggie answers the phone when Archie calls Veronica.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie Double Digest #245 [Direct Edition] published December 2013
as Sing Fling [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits from the index of the reprint in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #245.
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Santa Claws

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Golliher (credited)
Penciller(s): Pat Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Jim Amash (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Archie has a job as Santa Claus and Betty is the photographer taking pictures of Santa with peoples pets.
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Pages: 6
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Party Smarty

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir
Penciller(s): Jeff Shultz
Inker(s): Henry Scarpelli
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty and Veronica
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Nancy Woods; Ethel Muggs; Reggie Mantle; Chuck Clayton
Synopsis: Veronica throws a party to give presents to disadvantaged youth and shows up in a skimpy Santa costume.
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Script, pencil, and inking credits from Betty and Veronica (1987 series) # 195.
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Jingles All the Way

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Kathleen Webb
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): Jim Amash
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Vickie Williams
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Jingles; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Weatherbee; Jughead Jones; Mrs. Claus
Synopsis: Jingles gives more grief than joy to Riverdale's residents when he makes a visit.
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In Content Item: FlagArchie Double Digest #245 [Direct Edition] published December 2013
as Jingles All the Way [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprint in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #245, no credits listed in this digest.
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Santa Dog!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Craig Boldman
Penciller(s): Rex W. Lindsey
Inker(s): Rich Koslowski
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Vickie Williams ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Hot Dog
Character(s): Hot Dog; Jughead Jones; Scruff; Mrs. Wessel
Synopsis: Hot Dog decides to share some of his extra toys with other pets in the neighborhood and also finds a good home for a stray.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pal Jughead Comics #155 published February 2004
was Santa Dog [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.
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De Blob

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Nintendo Wii
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Video game ad.
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Archie Freshman Year

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for the Freshman Year storyline.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fernando Ruiz (signed)
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Little Archie and Friends
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration used as the title page for the next section featuring Little Archie reprints.
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Is There Or Isn't There?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Bolling
Penciller(s): Bob Bolling
Inker(s): Scott Shaw
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Little Archie
Character(s): Little Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews
Synopsis: Little Archie goes after the River Rat gang when they steal the presents from the Christmas party for the homeless.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #619 published January 1991
was Is There or Isn't There? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: The River Rat gang first appeared in Archie and Me # 145, also written and drawn by Bolling. These are younger versions of the same characters.

Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.
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The Christmas Tree

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dexter Taylor
Penciller(s): Dexter Taylor
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, fantasy, humorous
Feature(s): Little Sabrina
Character(s): Little Sabrina; Aunt Hilda; Aunt Zelda; Santa Claus
Synopsis: Sabrina and her aunts help Santa Claus after his sled collides with a meteor.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLittle Archie #163 published February 1981
was The Christmas Tree [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: Credits from the index of the original printing, no credits listed in this digest.
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The Adventures of Little Archie

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for two Little Archie collections.
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Archie Comics and Digests 2007 Collectors Sets

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for sets of Archie back issues.
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Shadow Play

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Gladir
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): John Lowe
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Vickie Williams
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Betty
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Hiram Lodge; Hermione Lodge; Leroy
Synopsis: Archie's shadow and Betty's shadow try to spend time together while Archie and Betty are helping the Lodge's decorate the mansion.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprint in Betty and Veronica Double Digest Magazine (Archie, 1987 series) #258, no credits listed in this digest.
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Carry Tarry

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie starts carrying Veronica's Christmas packages but someone else finishes.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie's Double Digest Magazine #148 [Direct Edition] published February 2004
was Carry Tarry [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Little Thinker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Frank Doyle
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): Jon D'Agostino
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Bill Yoshida
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Hiram Lodge; Ethel Muggs
Synopsis: Archie helps Mr. Lodge convince Veronica into taking back all the clothes she bought.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits from the reprint in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #259, no credits listed in this digest.
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Aid Charade

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Samm Schwartz
Inker(s): Samm Schwartz
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Samm Schwartz
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Jughead
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Midge Klump; Moose Mason
Synopsis: Jughead helps Midge tie a Christmas ribbon with his nose.
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In Content Item: FlagJughead's Double Digest #197 [Direct Edition] published January 2014
as Aid Charade [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Archie & Friends and Sabrina DVD's!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Archie and Sabrina DVDs.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hey Guys
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Pages: 1
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Price Clubbed

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Randy Elliott (credited)
Inker(s): Bob Smith (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Mary Andrews; Fred Andrews
Synopsis: Fred searches for the perfect Christmas Tree.
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Pages: 6
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Gift Horse Laugh!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Pellowski (credited)
Penciller(s): Pat Kennedy (credited)
Inker(s): Ken Selig (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Reggie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Dilton Doiley; Mr. Martin; Chuck Clayton; Betty Cooper; Nancy Woods
Synopsis: Reggie spends his Christmas bonus buying toys for the United States Marines toy drive.
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Pages: 5
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The Night Before Christmas

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Greg Crosby
Penciller(s): Stan Goldberg
Inker(s): Bob Smith
Colorist(s): Barry Grossman
Letterer(s): Vickie Williams
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Moose Mason; Dilton Doiley; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews; Santa Claus
Synopsis: It is the night before Christmas and Archie hears a noise from downstairs.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: A spoof of the poem The Night Before Christmas.

Credits from the printing in Archie Double Digest (Archie, 2011 series) #256.
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Archie One Year Subscriptions

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription information for various Archie titles.
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Archie Digest #249

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for the next issue.
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Playstation 2 bundle

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Playstation
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a Playstation 2 bundle including the game Lego Batman.
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Sonic Chronicles

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sega
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for a Sonic video game.

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