Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #72

In "Shake n' Bake," Mary entrusts Archie with delivering her carefully made cake to the bake sale, but when Archie and Jughead accidentally drop it, they’re left scrambling to whip up a replacement—leading to a hilariously messy attempt at baking from scratch.

Archie’s sudden hush campaign baffles his friends in this lighthearted 1987 tale from Laugh Comics Digest Magazine #72, where even the quietest moments turn into a full-blown mystery—until a cop calls them out for disturbing the peace in a hospital quiet zone.

Jo and Betty are buzzing with excitement over Archie landing a role in the school play, convinced it’s a big deal—though Archie shrugs it off, downplaying the moment. But when he steps onto the stage, his confidence crumbles under the weight of stage fright.

Archie finds himself torn between attending a rock concert with Veronica and the growing distance he's created with Betty, especially after his friends Reggie and Jughead gently point out how he's been favoring Veronica lately. With two tickets in hand and a sudden pang of guilt, he's left wondering how to balance his friendships—and his heart—without making things worse.