Archie at Riverdale High #17
In "Laugh Clown Laugh," Archie dreams of a world without school—only to wake up in one where education has vanished and everyone’s lost their smarts. With his friends reduced to bumbling, bored teens, Archie must rally them to build a school of their own, all while convincing them not to quit when the reality of lessons and homework sets in. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life by Stan Goldberg’s vibrant art, this 1974 classic features a playful twist on the familiar Riverdale crew, with cover art by Goldberg and Mario Acquaviva.
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Tired of all the teachers ordering him around, Archie wishes that school didn't exist, and is transported into an alternate reality where schools have vanished, and he and all his friends are stupid. To combat boredom, they try to open their own school, but Archie has to talk his friends out of leaving when they find out there'll be work and tests.
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