Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #13

In "Field Day," Midge calls it quits with Moose, and seeing how smoothly Midge moves on with Reggie—no drama, no fallout—sparks a shift in Archie. Inspired, he decides it’s time to step away from his usual routine with Veronica and explore other possibilities, just for a little fun.

In "The Web," Betty nervously prepares for a date with Archie, only to receive an unexpected gift from Veronica: a dazzling ruby spider adorned with diamond-studded legs. With a mischievous glint, Veronica insists Betty wear it—unaware of Archie’s long-standing fear of spiders.

When Spotty’s at the vet and the only warning of a car theft comes from a rusty garage door’s squeak, Little Archie springs into action—bike in hand, heart full of daring, chasing a getaway car through the neighborhood with nothing but a squeak and a grin.

In "Daddy's Girl!", Jo confronts her dad about raising her like a tomboy, convinced he always wished for a son. Determined to prove otherwise, she vows to embrace every frilly, girly trait she’s ever avoided—just to see how he reacts.

When Super takes a wrong turn on an ocean cruise and ends up inside a whale, he stumbles upon a surprisingly cozy underwater home—complete with a grumpy old sailor and a front-row seat to the creature’s frequent hiccups.

In "Brand X: Part One," Jo and her friends launch a playful yet stubborn campaign to claim their dates for a classical music concert, using a rubber stamp to mark boys they deem worthy—anyone branded must attend, no exceptions. The boys, unimpressed by symphonies and even less thrilled by the idea of being "marked," scramble to avoid the stamp while navigating the chaos of a school crush turned prank war.

In "Round-Up Time: Part Two," the girls of Riverdale are on a mission, tracking down the missing boys—only to find Jughead, who’s unwittingly become their unlikely guide. What starts as a hunt for hidden teens quickly turns into a surprising brand swap, as the girls hand over their prized possessions to the bewildered Archie favorite.

In "Delayed Action," Teddy’s plan to spend time with Samantha hits snag after snag—each time just as Bingo seems ready to head out on his errand, something keeps him from leaving. With the whole town seemingly conspiring against his getaway, Teddy’s hopes hang in the balance, and the only thing certain is that Bingo’s absence is anything but guaranteed.

In the sweltering heat of a summer day, Jo and Pepper struggle to get the boys’ attention—only to find they’re too distracted by the heat to notice anything. Meanwhile, Melody’s trying to stay cool and composed, but her every move risks drawing unwanted attention, leaving her caught between staying hidden and staying comfortable.

In "Never Look A Gift Horse," Archie finds himself in a sticky situation when he asks Veronica to hold onto a gift for his mom—only to accidentally test Mr. Lodge’s new golf clubs while he’s there, leading to the kind of mishaps that only Archie can manage. The story unfolds with classic teen humor and the usual chaos, all centered around a simple favor gone delightfully wrong.

In "Scent of Success," Archie gets a whiff of a new kind of luck when he learns Cricket O'Dell can track the scent of wealth—and not just money, but the people who have it. With Dilton urging caution and a lab coat, Archie convinces Cricket to lead him straight to Veronica, chasing more than just a fortune.

In "Star Struck," Veronica takes her astrologer’s warning about children and youthful reminders seriously—just as Betty sees a chance to ruin her date with Archie, turning the night into a prank-filled chaos.