Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #136
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Search for J.S.," Archie dives into the world of comic creation with a copy of How to Write for Comic Books, completely absorbed—so much so that he’s oblivious to the chaos unfolding around him. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Chic Stone and Rudy Lapick, this 1997 issue captures Archie’s quirky focus with humor and charm. The cover, by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood, perfectly captures the playful energy of the story.
In "A Snappy Report," Archie’s playful rubber band shot at Veronica backfires when she returns the favor, sending him tumbling into Betty—then straight into the pool. The chaos unfolds with classic teen humor as the trio’s antics splash through a series of escalating mishaps.
In "The Writer," Archie dives into the pages of *How to Write for Comic Books*, completely absorbed—so much so that he misses the chaos unfolding around him. Written by a team of creators whose names aren't listed, the story captures Archie’s hilarious detachment as he trades real-life antics for the imagined world of comic creation.
In "Star Struck," Archie’s pride takes a hit when he scoffs at the new teen sensation "The Kool Kids" and turns down both Betty and Veronica’s concert invite. With cash in short supply, he’s forced to don a disguise and step in as a stand-in for one of the band members—leading to a whirlwind of chaos, mistaken identities, and the kind of high-stakes humor only Archie can deliver.
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↩ Reprints Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #14 (1970), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #177 (1970), That Wilkin Boy #25 (1973), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #109 (1976), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #226 (1976), Everything's Archie #79 (1979), Archie at Riverdale High #76 (1980), Everything's Archie #96 (1981), Sabrina, the Teenage Witch #76 (1982), Laugh Comics / Laugh #379 (1983), Everything's Archie #114 (1984), Life with Archie #256 (1986), Archie 3000 #9 (1990), Betty's Diary #34 (1990), Betty's Diary #37 (1990), Archie Giant Series Magazine #623 (1991), Archie Giant Series Magazine #625 (1991), Betty and Me #195 (1991)
Reprinted in Sélection Rions C'est L'Heure #832 (1997), Jughead with Archie Digest #177 (2002), Jughead's Double Digest #106 (2004), Jughead's Double Digest #153 (2009), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #144 (2010), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #302 (2019)
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