Laugh #3

Oct 1987 · Archie · 0.75 USD

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In "Jack and the Escalator," Jack swaps his prized comic book collection for a batch of magic pizza crusts that inexplicably transform into a working escalator. Up the spiraling stairs, he encounters a vegetarian giant whose partnership leads to some delightfully odd schemes. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1987 gem features a delightfully absurd premise brought to life with classic Archie charm. The cover, by Dan DeCarlo, captures the whimsy of the tale in bold, expressive lines.

Contains 4 stories

Jack and the Escalator

6 pp · Teen

Jack [Archie Andrews]Jack's Mother [Miss Grundy]the Giant [Moose Mason]the Giant's Wife [Midge Klump]

In "Jack and the Escalator," Jack swaps his prized comic book collection for a batch of magic pizza crusts that transform into a working escalator. At the top, he encounters a vegetarian giant, and together they begin plotting ways to turn their strange new setup into something profitable—though just how far they’ll go remains to be seen.

No Contest

5 pp · Fantasy, Teen

SabrinaAunt HildaAunt ZeldaSalem

Sabrina’s aunts are horrified by her daring swimsuit choice for the bathing beauty contest, unleashing magical chaos to stop her—yet she still takes the crown, leaving them stunned.

The Fat Cat!

5 pp · Teen

Josie McCoyMelody ValentineValerie BrownAlex Cabot III

Billboard Mentality

6 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsPop Tate

Archie tries to impress Pop by pitching wild advertising schemes, but his big ideas end up costing more than they earn—just as Pop’s shop starts to feel the pinch. With every bold plan, the bills pile up, and Archie’s enthusiasm meets the cold reality of running a small business.