Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #21

Archie tries out for the tumbling team and surprises everyone—especially Mr. Lodge and Smithers—with his surprisingly graceful flips around the house. But when it comes to just walking, he’s still the same klutzy teen he’s always been.

In "Screen Scene," Jughead Jones is summoned to a Hollywood studio to lend his expert opinion on the new film *Cycle Queen*, starring the dazzling Nanette—but his real interest lies in the commissary's snacks. With his usual charm and hunger for food, Jughead navigates the glitz of Tinsel Town, proving once again that even in a world of movie stars, the best scene is the one with a good meal.

In "A Spell of Shovelling," Jo stumbles upon Sabrina using her magic to vanish snow, sparking an unlikely scheme to launch her into show business—only to be thwarted when Aunt Hilda turns him into a snowman to silence his plans.

In "Bully For You," Little Archie finally stands up to Fangs Fogarty, the class bully who’s always tossing snowballs and stealing lunches—until Fangs cries to the teacher after a little pushback. Realizing Fangs isn’t as tough as he seems, Little Archie devises a clever test to show just how easily bullies back down when faced with real fairness.

In "A Winter Wonderland," Wilbur’s nightly dates with Linda take a chilly turn when she discovers Laurie’s been skiing out of town—leading her to wonder if Wilbur’s been distracted. Determined to see if he’ll show up the next day, Linda waits, only to slam the door in his face after a series of mishaps: a delivery job, a broken-down car, and a mix-up with chocolates meant for Laurie. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story captures the awkward, heart-pounding tension of teenage crushes and misdirected affection.

In "What Kind of Ghoul Am I," Alex lands the Pussycats an audition at Ghostly Estates, only to discover the "Count" is a real vampire—and the entire estate is teeming with monsters and spectral guests. The band’s night of fun quickly spirals into a spooky surprise they never saw coming.

In "Mr. Justice and the Cosmic Terror," the hero races to stop a massive meteorite from obliterating the city—only to face a far greater threat when a being of pure force emerges from the wreckage, driven by an unknown purpose. Written by a team known for their imaginative takes on classic superhero tropes and illustrated with dynamic energy, this 12-page tale delivers a classic clash of wills between a lone defender and an incomprehensible cosmic force.

Betty tries to convince her parents to let her wear her favorite miniskirt and mesh stockings to school, even though it’s twenty degrees outside—especially since Veronica pulled off the same look with no consequences. But when her parents stand firm, Betty’s stuck between staying warm and staying true to her style.