Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #17

In "Play It Safe," Betty takes a bold step out of her comfort zone, spurred on by Veronica’s encouragement to chase what she truly wants—only to find Jughead unexpectedly right in the middle of her new adventure.

In "Warlock War," Jo finds themselves unexpectedly drawn into a secret rebellion led by Ambrose, a young warlock fighting to end the systemic discrimination against male witches. As the movement gains momentum, Jo must navigate the chaos of magical protests and hidden agendas—where even the most ordinary spells can spark something extraordinary.

In "What Are Friends For?", the Pussycats face a storm of emotions when Valerie finds herself drawn to Warren Owens, a charming music promoter whose intentions are far from genuine. As loyalty and romance collide, the bond between the girls is tested in ways they never expected.

Little Archie, inspired by his dad’s advice to make more friends, strikes up an unlikely bond with a mischievous squirrel—only to find his new buddy’s antics are driving his father completely bonkers.

In "The Tale of the Magic Cat!", Jinx stumbles upon a feline with a star-shaped mark on its head, only to be whisked away to ancient Egypt alongside the mysterious creature. There, Jinx shares tales of modern wonders like cars and televisions with Cleopatra, sparking both wonder and unease—especially in the court magician, who grows increasingly uneasy as the future is laid bare.

Betty and Veronica are furious when Archie gets caught juggling both of them—until they see him with Jughead’s surprisingly glamorous cousin. Now, their rivalry flares anew as they both try to win him back, not realizing their jealousy might be exactly what he’s been counting on.

In "The Winner," Archie finds himself in trouble when Mr. Weatherbee catches him sprinting through the halls—thanks to a prank by Reggie, who claimed the principal was absent. Now determined to even the score, Archie hatches a plan to outwit his rival, turning the school halls into a battleground of wits and mischief.

In "Just Imagine," Betty spins a whimsical daydream where she's Superteen, a heroic figure with powers to protect Archie and defeat Veronica’s schemes. Back in reality, her imagination leads her to a much simpler — and more mischievous — plan: tying up Archie in a playful prank.

In "Creatures of Habit," Mr. Lodge finds himself unsettled when he chases the usual crowd of kids from his house, only to discover that the silence left behind isn’t as peaceful as he thought. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures a lighthearted moment of unexpected nostalgia in the midst of teenage chaos.

In "Tough Brake," Archie’s jalopy teeters on the edge of breakdown, but when Mr. Lodge secretly arranges for new brakes, the favor goes unnoticed—until Reggie and Veronica try to scare Archie by driving the car, only to discover the repairs haven’t been made yet.