Archie's Joke Book Magazine #244

The gag lands right on the cover of this May 1978 issue, where two students proudly announce to a rotund, wide-eyed school official outside the Principal's office that they've spent two weeks collecting money for a birthday present — only to sheepishly reveal they still need thirty-two more cents to reach a whole dollar. It's the kind of perfectly timed, relatable humor that made Archie's Joke Book Magazine such a cheerful staple of 1978 newsstand racks. A lighthearted pick for fans of the Archie gang's signature comedy.