Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #93
In "The Real Thing," a seemingly ordinary beach bag sets off a chain reaction at Riverdale High when Veronica insists Archie ditch it after he teases her for lugging it around in winter. What starts as a minor prank quickly spirals as the bag passes from hand to hand, sparking confusion and unexpected moments across the school. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—inked by Rudy Lapick and lettered by Vincent DeCarlo—this lighthearted tale captures the chaos of teenage humor. The cover, by Stan Goldberg, perfectly captures the playful spirit of the story.
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When Archie points out to Veronica that she looks silly carrying a summer beach bag in winter, she orders him to get rid of it. And from there the bag makes the rounds of the high school, passing from person to person.
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