Laugh Comics / Laugh #148
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Boys Will Be Boys!", the heat is so intense in Riverdale that the boys are too distracted to notice Josie and Pepper—until Melody finds herself the center of attention for the wrong reasons, forced to stay covered up just to avoid being overwhelmed by their antics. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, Rudy Lapick’s inks, and Marty Epp’s crisp lettering, this 1963 classic captures the playful chaos of teenage life with a touch of summer mischief. The cover by Bob White perfectly captures the lighthearted, sun-drenched fun.
In "Boys Will Be Boys!", Veronica takes Archie’s comment about her style personally and decides to prove she can fit in with his world—especially when he invites her to a car race. With a mix of determination and a dash of mischief, she sets out to show him that sophistication and fun aren’t mutually exclusive.
In "The Decoys," Mr. Lodge takes a clever gamble to protect his prized antique cup by commissioning three perfect duplicates, banking on Archie's notorious knack for accidental destruction. With the real cup safely hidden among the fakes, the stage is set for a classic clash of wits and chaos—though whether Archie will crack one of the decoys or the whole plan will unravel remains to be seen.
In the sweltering heat of a summer day, Jo finds herself ignored by the boys, while Melody struggles to stay covered up—her every move drawing unwanted attention. The contrast couldn’t be starker, and the tension between being overlooked and being too noticed is anything but cool.
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Reprinted in Archie... Archie Andrews, Where Are You? Comics Digest Magazine #4 (1977), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #13 (1977), Archie Annual Digest #33 (1978), The Jughead Jones Comics Digest #4 (1978), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #15 (1985), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #36 (1988), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #76 (2003), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #50 (2015), Archie's Funhouse Double Digest #26 (2017), Archie 1000 Page Comics Hoopla #[nn] (2017)
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