Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #77

In "Solar So Good," Dilton's ambitious greenhouse room project at school stirs up unexpected excitement—his friends are all in, not for the science, but because they see it as the ultimate sunbathing spot. With a mix of genuine enthusiasm and playful misunderstanding, the gang rallies around Dilton's plan, setting the stage for a lighthearted, sun-drenched adventure.

In "Girl Whirl," Veronica confronts Archie with a rumor about him cheating, sending the moment spiraling into chaos when Archie, flustered, accidentally calls her by two other girls’ names—resulting in a sundae to the head. The story captures a classic Archie-style mix of humor and awkward tension, all in a single, perfectly paced page.

In "Foremost Formula," Betty enlists Dilton’s mathematical genius to devise a plan for separating Archie and Veronica—only to find her scheme upended when Dilton’s charming friend walks into the scene and catches Veronica’s attention. The story unfolds with classic charm and a touch of unexpected romance, all in five pages of lighthearted mischief.

Archie’s feeling down after realizing Betty outshines him at bowling, but when she playfully asks for his help with needlepoint—something he’s surprisingly good at—his confidence gets a surprising lift. A quiet moment of mutual appreciation unfolds between the two, turning a simple request into something unexpectedly meaningful.

In "The Weak Spot," Sampson Smythe’s extreme paranoia leads him to demand a Girl Scout prove her identity—only to fall for a slick con by a fake police agent shortly after. The story plays on misdirects and misplaced trust with sharp, deadpan humor.

When Riverdale’s baseball team faces off against Pembrooke, their path to victory is derailed by a string of mysterious, last-minute injuries—leaving Jo and the squad scrambling to figure out who or what is behind the sabotage.

Archie is accidentally mistaken for a renowned cat expert and thrust into judging a feline competition at the county fair—much to his surprise and mild panic. Hot Dog comes to the rescue, stepping in to save Archie from having to pick a winner.

In "Crystal Clear," Betty misses her date with Archie to run a last-minute errand for her mother in a distant town—unbeknownst to Archie, who’s left waiting. Veronica, trying to sabotage the date by posing as a fortune teller, accidentally sends Archie on a path that leads straight to Betty, setting off a chain of events neither girl could have predicted.

In "Take a Walk," Gigi finds herself stranded when her chauffeur can’t make it to school, but Charley Hawse steps in with an unexpected offer: a walk home. What starts as a simple favor slowly reveals a quiet connection between the two as they stroll through familiar streets, each step uncovering something new about the other.

In "Shining Example," Archie’s unusually good behavior has Mr. Weatherbee on edge—especially as five doorknobs remain unpolished after his detention. With the principal desperate to catch Archie misbehaving just once, the tension builds over the final few knobs.

When Aunt Hilda and Aunt Zelda insist their Egyptian statuette is cursed, Harvey dismisses their fears—until Hilda decides to prove them right. With a mix of mischief and old magic, she sets her sights on teaching Harvey a lesson he won’t soon forget.

In "Generation Veneration," Archie takes on a personal challenge to prove to his dad that he can cut back on fuel and electricity—turning everyday habits into a small-scale mission. What starts as a bid to impress his father quickly reveals unexpected perks in the simplest of routines.

In "The Wild Ones," Archie’s visit to the Lodge Mansion turns chaotic when Mr. Lodge and Smithers try to keep him from breaking anything—only to accidentally cause even more havoc themselves. With classic mischievous energy and a perfectly timed mix of slapstick and tension, this short tale captures the everyday absurdity of Riverdale’s most unpredictable teen.