Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #83
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Helping Hands That Are All Thumbs," Betty takes on the challenge of designing her own prom dress, while Veronica jets off to Paris for the season’s hottest styles. Meanwhile, Reggie arrives in a flashy limousine and Archie shows up on a wobbly moped, setting the stage for a day of laughs and unexpected mishaps. Written by George Gladir and brought to life with classic flair by Dan DeCarlo Jr. and Jim DeCarlo, the story captures the charm and humor of the Archie universe, with vibrant colors by Barry Grossman and crisp lettering by Bill Yoshida. The cover, penciled by Dan DeCarlo and inked by Jim DeCarlo, perfectly captures the lighthearted chaos of the moment.
In "Basket Banter," Veronica tries to steal Archie away from basketball practice with Betty, setting off a playful rivalry that quickly escalates when Betty counters by plotting to wear Archie out—just in time for his date with Veronica. With quick wits and clever tricks, the trio’s usual dynamic turns into a lighthearted game of one-upmanship, all on the court and off.
In "The Prom," Betty takes matters into her own hands, crafting her own dazzling dress for the big night while Veronica jets off to Paris for haute couture. Meanwhile, Reggie arrives in a flashy limousine, and Archie shows up on a wobbly moped—each vying for attention at the dance.
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↩ Reprints Laugh Comics / Laugh #297 (1975), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #233 (1977), Betty and Me #87 (1977), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #244 (1978), Archie's Joke Book Magazine #274 (1981), Archie Giant Series Magazine #504 (1981), Betty and Me #122 (1981), Archie and Me #135 (1982), Everything's Archie #102 (1982), Archie and Me #140 (1983), Archie at Riverdale High #97 (1984), Archie Giant Series Magazine #537 (1984), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #95 (1984), Betty and Me #140 (1984), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #96 (1984), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #97 (1984), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #98 (1984)
Reprinted in Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #44 (1994), Jughead's Double Digest #62 (1999), Archie's Giant Kids' Joke Book #[nn] (2012), Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #303 (2019), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #100 (2020)
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