Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #9

When Alex tries to impress Josie by riding around in a giant inflatable girl, things take a magical turn when Alexandra—using her witchcraft—brings the doll to life. Now, the inflatable girl has a mind of her own, and Alex’s stunt takes on a whole new kind of momentum.

In "Thin Is In," Jughead finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the world of fashion modeling after a photographer seeks a "weedy" look—perfect for his frame. As he earns money posing for photos, he indulges in his favorite treat: hamburgers—only to find his new lifestyle quickly outgrowing the very image he was hired to represent.

In "All Aglow," Bingo's clumsy mishap with Mr. Smythe's barbells leads to a shattered guitar—and a shattered romance when he and Samantha part ways, much to her father's quiet delight.

In "Television Tykes," Little Archie spins his imagination into a full-fledged TV station using a hollowed-out box, turning his backyard into a mini studio where his friends perform silly shows and mock commercials. With Fred reluctantly serving as judge, the kids compete to see who can create the most "real-live" television — all in the spirit of pure, playful chaos.

Archie’s enthusiasm for snow takes a slippery turn when he drags Veronica on a reckless drive through icy roads, only to crash through a frozen lake—much to her dismay and his delight.

When Evelyn hears a Hollywood talent scout is at her school, she jumps at the chance to be in the play—even if it means playing a ridiculous role. To her surprise, the scout is more interested in her than the audition, and instead of a movie role, he enlists her as the model for an animated cartoon animal.

Jughead’s day takes a bizarre turn when he accidentally leaves his prized salami sandwich pressed inside a library book. When he realizes the salami has vanished, panic sets in and he launches a frantic search across the school, convinced his sandwich has been stolen—right down to the last slice.

Archie stumbles upon a peculiar bug and slips it into a ring box for safekeeping, but when the girls see the box, they immediately assume he’s got a proposal in the works—leading to a series of playful misunderstandings. With his usual mix of innocence and accidental chaos, Archie finds himself caught in a web of mistaken intentions, all because of a tiny, misunderstood insect.

In "The Old Brawl Game," Betty and Veronica’s usual rivalry takes a surprisingly literal turn when a misunderstanding sparks a full-blown, no-holds-barred showdown—complete with hair-pulling and playful chaos. Archie, ever the peacekeeper, tries to calm things down, but his attempts only fuel the escalating antics between the two girls.