Archie's Joke Book Magazine #31
"Run Down" is a lighthearted, character-driven moment in Archie's Joke Book Magazine #31 (1957), where Veronica demonstrates to Leroy how a simple line can transform a smile into a frown—only for Leroy to quip that his mom can do the same, with a playful twist that captures the classic humor of the era. Written and illustrated by Tom Moore, the story showcases his distinctive style and keen eye for comedic timing, all presented in a 10-cent comic from 1957.
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Veronica explains to Leroy how an artist can change a smiling face into a scowling one with a stroke of a brush and Leroy says his mom can too (assuming he means a spanking).
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