Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #141
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Pack-Man," Archie and Mr. Weatherbee find themselves unexpectedly rocketed into space during a school trip to Kennedy Space Center—mistaking a high-tech simulator for a mere exhibit. When a baffled alien invades their shuttle, only to storm off in frustration after being ignored, the duo’s ordinary field trip takes a delightfully absurd turn. The story, illustrated by Rex W. Lindsey, features a playful cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood, capturing the lighthearted chaos of a 1998 Archie adventure.
When Archie accidentally hands the sculptor the wrong photos—images of him and Betty at the beach instead of Mr. Lodge—chaos unfolds in the quiet town of Riverdale. The sculptor, unaware of the mix-up, begins shaping a statue that’s far more personal than intended.
Archie’s got his heart set on the old jukebox from the Lodge’s garage for his big party, but when he tries to haul it out, it jams tight in the doorway—no amount of pushing or pulling will budge it. With the party just hours away, the stubborn machine becomes an unexpected obstacle in the middle of his plans.
When the Pussycats arrive in Greece, Alex Cabot is suddenly taken, leaving the girls to track down a mysterious urn—said to hold priceless diamonds—before time runs out. With no clear leads and a ticking clock, they must navigate ancient ruins and hidden clues to save their friend.
In "Aw, What the Hex!", a mischievous werewolf bad boy ropes Sabrina’s invisible friend Cleara into stealing an exam answer sheet, setting off a chain of chaos that lands the blame on Eye-da. When Cleara finally comes clean to the teacher, the fallout leaves everyone wondering what comes next.
In "Nuts in Space," Archie and Mr. Weatherbee find themselves accidentally rocketed into orbit during a school trip to Kennedy Space Center—mistaking a real launch for a high-tech simulator. When a bumbling alien crashes the party, their unimpressed reactions send the extraterrestrial packing in a huff, leaving the duo stranded in space with no idea how to get back.
When Mr. Lodge hires Archie and Jughead to cater his party, what starts as a simple favor quickly spirals into chaos—smoke fills the house from overcooked hors d'oeuvres, guests scramble for safety, and the pool becomes the unexpected refuge. It’s a classic case of good intentions gone hilariously wrong, with the usual suspects caught in the middle.
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↩ Reprints Archie's Joke Book Magazine #85 (1965), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #244 (1978), Jughead's Jokes #65 (1979), Jughead's Jokes #75 (1982), Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #333 (1984), Archie Giant Series Magazine #551 (1985), Archie #339 (1986), Laugh Comics / Laugh #396 (1986), Life with Archie #263 (1987), Betty and Me #168 (1988), Archie #406 (1992), Jughead #44 (1993), Archie & Friends #5 (1993)
Reprinted in Sélection Rions C'est L'Heure #836 (1998), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #142 (2003), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #148 (2004), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #150 (2004), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #236 (2013), Archie Giant Comics Gala #[nn] (2019), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #306 (2020)
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