Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #16

In "A Private Affair," Samantha faces a heartfelt dilemma when her long-awaited first formal party arrives—just as her date, Bingo, breaks his arm and can't attend. The story captures the quiet tension and genuine emotion of a teenage moment that feels monumental, all set against the backdrop of a single, unforgettable evening.

When Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee both show up to class dressed in wildly outlandish outfits—she in a miniskirt, he in bell bottoms, a paisley shirt, and an afro wig—the students are stunned, and the school's usual dress code debate takes a hilariously unexpected turn.

In "Love Thy Neighbor," two charming French-Canadian friends, Richard and Michelle—each sporting a maple leaf on their sweaters—make a playful impression on Archie and Veronica with their smooth accents and easy charm. As the teens navigate the usual high school antics, their Canadian flair adds a fresh twist to the usual Riverdale dynamics.

In "Rock of Ages," Melody receives a mysterious stone from an old gypsy woman, only to wake the next day transformed into an aged hag while the woman herself has become young and radiant. The curse can only be broken by passing the stone—and the spell—onto someone else, but when Melody tries to give it to Alex, she’s paralyzed by the thought of making another suffer.

Jo and her friends dive into a gum-chewing craze to collect free celebrity photos, only to wonder where Evelyn has disappeared to—especially since her name keeps popping up in the wrappers.

In "Auntie Climax," Sabrina tries to help Archie win Ronnie’s affection with a little magic—only to accidentally enchant Aunt Hilda over the phone, turning her into an unexpected force of charm. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page tale from Laugh Comics Digest Magazine #16 (1978) blends humor, mystery, and a touch of fantasy in a classic teen misadventure.

In "Oh Fleeting Fame," Archie takes on a new role as a press agent, launching his first campaign for Reggie, who hopes to win Veronica’s admiration. With help from his ever-hungry assistant Jughead, Archie floods Veronica’s father with exaggerated praise for Reggie—leading to a series of increasingly absurd publicity stunts.

In "Hold That Tiger," Betty and Veronica gush over a movie where actor Rock River plays a rough-and-tumble lover, only to send Archie fleeing when he tries to imitate the scene—too literally. After realizing her mistake, Betty attempts to show just how a tiger man should behave, leading to a surprisingly dramatic (and physically demanding) demonstration.