Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #108

When a string of mysterious break-ins rocks Riverdale, Archie finds himself tangled in a case of mistaken identity—literally. After a stolen baseball leads him right to the Lodge home, he’s forced to play detective when the real culprits try to pull off a heist, all while the neighborhood kids are still in the crosshairs.

In "The Judge," Little Archie’s wayward baseball takes an unexpected turn when it lands in the yard of a dog named Killer—only to find the gruff guard has been replaced by a surprisingly friendly pup who warms to Archie. Fuming at the dog’s affection, Little Veronica storms in, convinced the new dog is betraying her, setting off a small but spirited showdown over loyalty and first impressions.

Sabrina’s aunts are stuck in a fashion time warp, and she’s done trying to convince them their 1600s style is outdated—until they try modern trends and only look more absurd. When their latest attempt at looking trendy backfires spectacularly, Sabrina quietly orchestrates a return to their original look, saving them from further sartorial disaster.

In a lighthearted twist on a music class assignment, Archie is tasked with writing a song about Midge, while Moose must compose one about Veronica—until a quick swap leads to some very awkward lyrics. With humor and a touch of teenage awkwardness, the story follows their unlikely exchange, set against the familiar backdrop of Riverdale’s high school halls.

In "Stress Struck," Betty casually boasts about how stress-free her life is—until she realizes her biggest worry is that something, *anything*, might finally disrupt her perfect calm. Written by a longtime humor voice and drawn with sharp, expressive flair, the story captures the quiet panic of fearing change, even when you’ve got nothing to lose.

In "Player Plight," Archie faces a tough choice when the coach demands he cut Jim from the team—only to find himself caught in a surprising twist when the coach insists it’s either Jim or Archie who must go. The story unfolds with classic teen humor and heartfelt tension, as Archie must defend his friend in a situation that puts loyalty to the test.

In "Up the Creek," Veronica takes a mischievous detour on a river canoe trip, capsizing the boat just to catch the eye of a passing fisherman—only to find herself invited to lunch if she helps clean his catch. With Betty waiting nearby, the momentary flirtation leads to a quick return to their original plans, but not before a splash of humor and a few well-timed glances.

When the Devil Dragsters declare a surfing showdown to claim Beatnik Beach for summer, the Surf Tones answer the challenge—riding waves and style in a showdown that’ll decide who rules the shore.