Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #46

In "Fashion Plate," Archie and Reggie ditch their plans to splurge on custom suits, trading ambition for a surprising new role when their hard-earned cash goes toward uniforms for a little league team—only to find themselves as Manager and Coach, respectively. With their usual rivalry now channeled into team-building, the two navigate the chaos of youth sports with more heart than experience.

In "The Son Also Rises," Fred jumps to conclusions when Mrs. Andrews claims she hasn’t seen Archie all day—only to discover Archie’s been quietly handling chores at home, proving he’s more than just a troublemaker. The story captures a lighthearted moment of misunderstanding and quiet heroism, all in the familiar world of Riverdale’s teens.

In this lighthearted 1983 tale from Laugh Comics Digest Magazine #46, Debby’s parents are baffled by her peculiar chair-sitting habit—until her father’s back trouble leads him to the doctor, where he’s prescribed exercises that happen to look exactly like how Debby’s been sitting all along.

When Super Spy strikes again, he abducts B.E.T.T.Y., leaving the P.O.P. team scrambling. With C.R.U.S.H. out of commission, it’s up to B.E.T.T.Y. to use her most unexpected weapon—her supersonic scream—to turn the tide and save her teammates.

In "Sweat for the Sweet," Wilbur’s prank takes a spicy turn when he convinces Linda to wrap a box of chocolates for Laurie—only to have her secretly stuff them with hot peppers. When Slats is enlisted to deliver the gift, his attempt to impress Laurie backfires spectacularly, leading to a cascade of mistaken credit and blame that leaves him sweating more than the candy ever did.

In "Tower of Trouble (Chapter One)," Jo and her friends stumble upon a mysterious light in the abandoned mansion on the edge of town, leading them into a strange encounter with June July and August "Augie" September—two seemingly ordinary residents with an unusual setup. What starts as a curious adventure quickly turns into a sticky situation when the duo traps the girls in the tower room, leaving their next move anyone’s guess.

In "Pipe Dream (Chapter Two)," Jo and the others unravel the secrets of the house’s hidden passages, fleeing the tower room only to stumble upon June and Augie’s own quest—searching for jewels stolen by June’s late husband, the gangster Johnny July. With quick thinking, Pepper devises a plan to outwit the crooks, using the house’s eerie reputation to their advantage.