Jingle Belle

Naughty and Nice (OGN; w Paul Dini; a Stephen DeStefano). [From Dark Horse Comics: It's got to be tough being Santa Claus' daughter... Jingle Belle - from Paul Dini, executive producer of "Batman Beyond" and "The Batman/Superman Animated Adventures." Not only does your dad know what every kid everywhere is doing, but he also expects you to adhere to stricter rules than anyone else! Jingle Belle doesn't let it faze her, however - she's far too intent on having a good time for that! Yet, when the holidays roll around, she's determined to prove she's her father's child and help spread Christmas cheer. Little does she know, though, that she's going to be responsible for unleashing the greatest threat to Christmas ever! The Blizzard Wizard has been lying in wait, biding his time to get his malicious power back - the snow globe Santa took from him years ago. He tricks Jing into bringing it to him, and when the Blizzard Wizard kidnaps her dad and all of his elfin employees, it's up to Jing to trick him back and make sure kids all over the world get presents under their trees!]

Dash Away All! (OGN; w Paul Dini; a José Garibaldi). [From Dark Horse Comics: An original graphic novel from Paul Dini, executive producer of Batman Beyond and The Batman/Superman Animated Adventures, and Jose Garibaldi, artist of Maria's Wedding. It's that time of year again. Santa Claus is readying his sleigh for his annual flight around the globe, spreading joy and good cheer to children everywhere. Only this year, Santa and his reindeer have been struck down by a horrendous flu, and it's up to another member of the Kringle clan to make sure Christmas actually happens. Santa's rebellious teenage daughter, Jingle Belle, is the only one who can do it. Assembling a rag tag team of arctic animals to pull her father's sleigh, she sets out on an adventure to save the holidays. Little does she know that her family hasn't caught any common virus, but they've befallen a plot by Santa's deadliest enemies - ones who will do anything to stop those presents from being delivered!]

Cool Yule (OGN?; w & a Jill Thompson, Sergio Aragonés, Bill Morrison, Chynna Clugston-Major, Steve Rolston, Shane Glines, Paul Dini, Mark Evanier, Jeff Smith, Dan DeCarlo, Stephen DeStefano, Mike DeCarlo, J. Bone, Barry Caldwell). [From Dark Horse Comics: Sometimes, life hands you a raw deal. For instance, being Jingle Belle, the daughter of Santa Claus, can't be the easiest thing in the world. Here's the one guy in charge of bringing joy to children around the globe, so what's a self-aware young girl going to do when he neglects her happiness? Well, get even, of course! And have a little fun in the process! Jingle Belle is tired of sitting on the sidelines, and she's going to get her old man to notice her or ruin his life in the process. And whether that's enlisting the Grim Reaper as a department store substitute Santa, joining the local hockey team, or just cutting out to party with the cool kids, Jingle Belle is prepared to do it. Jingle Belle's Cool Yule is a collection of short stories featuring Paul Dini's loveable holiday heroine, including the Eisner-nominated Mighty Elves one-shot. This trade paperback features art by some of comics' finest - J. Bone, Jill Thompson, Bill Morrison, Dan DeCarlo, Stephen DeStefano, Sergio Aragones, Shane Glines, Steve Rolston, Barry Caldwell, Frank Cho, Ronnie Del Carmen, Lynne Naylor, Chynna Clugston-Major, and Jeff Smith. This edition also features a color section by Dini, DeStefano, and Laura Allred.]

Jingle Belle (4-issue mini; w Paul Dini; a Jose Garibaldi, Stephanie Gladden, J. Bone). [From Dark Horse Comics: Tired of remaining an unsung--so to speak--icon of the holiday season in spite of her best efforts, Jingle defies her father's "no publicity" edict and creates an animated TV special with her elfin friends. But before it hits the airwaves, Jing must overcome new adversaries Š contemporary TV executives! Next, determined to prove herself worthy of the Claus legacy, Jingle leaves the North Pole to take over a struggling Santaland amusement park. Little does the mild-mannered owner realize, though, that the "revitalization" will result in an over-the-top, Vegas-style Christmas casino! And what's an elf-girl to do when the local mob tries to horn in on the action? Raise the stakes, that's what! In addition to vignettes from Jing's past boyfriends, this also includes short stories illustrated by J. Bone and Stephanie Gladden, featuring other characters Paul Dini has created--such as Sheriff Ida Red of Mutant Texas!]