Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #8

Archie stumbles upon a stack of free passes to the Roving Eye Discotheque, but when he realizes he’ll need to earn extra cash to afford taking Veronica there, he lands a job at the very same club—just in time for the dance floor to get a little more crowded than he expected.

In "Sleeping Duty," Jughead’s friends rally to cover for him during a party, hoping he’ll stay awake long enough to enjoy it—though his plan to nap in full costume as a gurney-bound patient may be working a little too well. The story captures the classic humor of teen antics, with everyone trying to keep the peace while Jughead snoozes through the whole thing.

In "It’s a Woman's Whirl," Archie is roped into playing matchmaker when Mr. Weatherbee worries that Moose’s heartbreak over Midge is distracting him from football. With a mix of awkward schemes and classic Riverdale charm, Archie tries to reunite the pair—before Moose’s focus on the game (and his next play) goes completely off the field.

In "The Magic Square," Jo and her friends try to help Bingo fit in by steering him away from his bohemian style—only to discover that Mr. Smythe, their seemingly stuffy supervisor, has a surprisingly flamboyant secret when he attends his Lodge meetings. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story delivers a lighthearted twist on appearances and hidden identities.

In "General Retreat," young Pat dreams of becoming a general—only to rethink his strategy when a cop warns him about the dangers of being on the front lines. Deciding the safest place to lead an army is on the other side, Pat quietly shifts sides with a mischievous grin.

In "Time on My Hands," Alex and Alexandra find themselves stranded in prehistoric times after a mishap with Professor Transistor's time machine, leaving their friends to scramble through the past on a rescue mission. The adventure unfolds with classic humor and whimsy as the group navigates ancient landscapes and unexpected dangers.

When the U.G.A.J. targets Jughead with a love potion disguised as race fuel, the drag race heats up in ways no one saw coming—especially not Jo, who’s just trying to keep her cool. With engines roaring and romance on the line, Jughead’s about to find out what happens when a sweet treat turns into a full-speed chase.

In "Balloon Boy," Little Archie hatches a wacky plan to send Ambrose soaring in a hot air balloon to keep an eye on the South Side Serpents, unaware that the Serpents are sneaking up on the Good Ol' Gang via Carson's Creek. Meanwhile, Ambrose’s dad heads off to the doctor for his stiff neck, adding to the day’s mix of chaos and comic timing.

In "Fireball," Betty’s quick reflexes turn a minor scare into a full-blown prank war when she accidentally douses Veronica’s new hat with water, thinking it’s on fire. Now determined to ruin Betty’s reputation as Riverdale High’s Safety Girl, Veronica launches a series of escalating pranks—each more inventive than the last—turning the school’s safety campaign into a hilarious battleground.