Archie's Joke Book Magazine #18
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Sleepless Knights" kicks off in Archie's Joke Book Magazine #18 (1955) with a delightfully absurd baseball game that defies logic and timing—Archie announces the score before the game even begins, his team has a man on every base, and the whole thing spirals into a series of hilarious misunderstandings. Bob White’s expressive artwork brings the chaos to life, capturing every exaggerated reaction and surreal moment with playful precision.
In "School Daze," Archie tries his hand at trivia with a few playful collective nouns, only to be interrupted by Moptop’s sudden question about the final exam. Amid the chaos of the classroom, Archie fumbles through explanations for his tardiness, then wraps up with a surprisingly heartfelt thanks to Mr. Weatherbee for the year’s lessons.
In this lighthearted 1955 gem from Archie's Joke Book Magazine #18, Archie tackles a physics question with a grin, while Moose nervously submits his math homework. Mr. Weatherbee calls an unexpected early dismissal, Betty offers a clever time-saver, and Jughead surprises everyone with his knack for chemistry—proving even the most laid-back student can shine.
In "Baseball Bats," Archie’s chaotic energy takes center stage as he calls out the score before the game even begins, his team already loaded with runners. Veronica questions the logic of a batter running, while Coach Kleats tries to rally his players with a dramatic plea for life—only to be drowned out by Archie’s furious yell at the umpire.
In "Archie's Witty Wizardry," Archie stumbles through a day of mishaps and misunderstandings, from dodging rain with a book as an umbrella to navigating the chaos of Veronica’s dance dilemma, all while Reggie gets a seaside reminder from Hortense and Archie finds himself deep in the world of greeting cards. A lighthearted, fast-paced slice of teen life from 1955, this one-page gem captures the humor and heart of Riverdale’s favorite misfits.
In "Comic Concerto," Moose tackles a chemistry question with surprising flair, while Reggie claims Archie’s usual seat with his usual smirk. Jughead makes a sudden exit in the rain, headed home for his pajamas, and Archie can’t help but remark on Reggie’s dramatic turn in the school play—just another day in Riverdale’s quirky rhythm.
In this lighthearted 1955 gem from Archie's Joke Book Magazine #18, Archie’s take on Veronica’s marble cake kicks off a series of playful jabs and wordplay, with Betty teasing Jughead over his voice and Reggie tossing in a dramatic "denial" for good measure. When Betty weighs in on Kipling and Archie shares his thoughts on Veronica’s new gardener, the usual teenage banter takes a delightfully silly turn—no punchlines revealed, just pure, classic Archie humor.
In this lighthearted 1955 gem from Archie's Joke Book Magazine #18, the gang tries out increasingly silly ways to count sheep—Archie sticks to the classic, Moose imagines sheepskin diplomas, Veronica goes for wool coats, Betty counts Archie, and Jughead? He’s thinking lamb chops. A sweet, silly stretch of teen humor that’s as cozy as it is ridiculous.
In this lighthearted 1955 gem from *Archie's Joke Book Magazine #18*, Veronica defends Reggie from Archie’s accusation that he’s two-faced, only to have the moment upended when she drops her watch. As the trio navigates the chaos, Archie and Jughead riff on a peculiar job that demands you remove your hat — leaving the punchline just out of reach.
In "Hat Stuff," Veronica vents about the high cost of hats, prompting Betty to suggest a dramatic gesture—removing her hat in the middle of a theater. The moment takes an unexpected turn when Jughead, ever distracted, accidentally chows down on Veronica’s fruit bowl hat, leaving the trio in stunned silence.
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Reprinted in Pep #4 (1956), Archie's Joke Book #5 (1957), Archie #5 (1958), Archie's Joke Book #1 (2011)
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