Archie's Joke Book Magazine #179

A party in full swing sets the scene for this December 1972 issue, with teens dancing and records spinning while big Moose — wearing his number 72 jersey — sits front and center intently studying his report card. Someone asks why he keeps staring at it, and Moose's deadpan reply ("D-uh, teacher said I should watch my grades!") is exactly the kind of groan-worthy gag that makes Archie's Laugh-Out Joke Book such a reliable good time. Samm Schwartz brings the whole lively scene to life with his warm, bouncy linework, packing the cover with familiar Riverdale energy at a crisp 20-cent price.