Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #5

In "Wooden You Know," Veronica discovers Archie’s secret woodworking hobby—meant to impress a stunning redhead—and decides to outdo him, leading to a playful sabotage war between her and Archie over their respective projects.

Archie’s endless snapping of photos at Mr. Lodge’s plant finally lands him in trouble when one of his developed pictures reveals something far more serious than he intended—evidence of a major crime. With Veronica and her father furious over his meddling, Archie now has to figure out how to handle the fallout before things get worse.

In "Shadow Boxed," Linda’s curiosity gets the better of her when she notices Laurie and Wilbur acting oddly, leading her to sneak after them to a mysterious house. There, Laurie pulls her inside and introduces her to a surprise guest—Mert—leaving Linda both bewildered and caught off guard.

In this lighthearted 1976 tale from Laugh Comics Digest Magazine #5, Archie’s dog Noname proves to be a surprisingly selective matchmaker—trained to fetch women so Archie can charm them, but with hilariously unpredictable results. When Reggie tries to copy the trick, Noname’s idea of a perfect match leads him straight to sticks, boys, and girls far too young for any romantic advances.

In "The Smart Machine," a self-proclaimed genius scientist peddles his questionable invention as a shortcut to intelligence, promising brilliance without the grind of learning. While most are dazzled by the promise, only skeptical Valerie remains unconvinced—though she’s soon drawn into helping him spread the word.

In "Fashion Passion," Veronica slips into disguise to secretly trail Betty, Midge, and Ethel as they hunt for back-to-school outfits—determined to stay ahead of the latest trends and reclaim her crown as Riverdale’s ultimate style leader. With a keen eye and a flair for the dramatic, she navigates the mall’s bustling shops, turning every shopping trip into a high-stakes game of fashion dominance.

In "My Son the Teenager," Seymour’s "proud poppa" shares a day in the life of his klutzy, girl-crazy teenaged son through a mix of rhyming and plain-spoken captions, capturing the chaos and charm of teenage antics with humor and heart.

Sabrina arrives at the eerie Dumesbury Mansion, her inheritance from Uncle Thaddeus, only to discover her magic has vanished and the house itself seems determined to drive her mad—through suffocating gas and relentless, chilling organ music. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, "Death Waits at Dumesbury" blends gothic dread with teenage resilience in a suspenseful tale where every shadow feels alive.

Archie lands a job at the town’s flashy new discotheque, but his real dance floor dreams are on hold—until he spots Veronica cutting a rug under the strobes. With the lights flashing and the music pumping, he’ll have to balance his shift with his secret plan to finally groove with her.

When Archie gifts Veronica an old metal belt found in a cave, she’s stunned to discover it grants her the strange power to freeze anyone or anything in place with just a word: "Stop." Now, with a simple command, she can halt movement—though how long it lasts, or what happens when she uses it too much, remains a mystery.