Laugh Comics / Laugh #76

In this delightfully mischievous 1956 tale from *Laugh Comics* #76, Archie stumbles upon a surprise when he catches Reggie in a kiss with Veronica—only for her to claim she’s actually his French cousin. With Betty in on the ruse, the disguise leads to a series of laughs, but not before Betty finds herself in a far more favorable position than expected.

In "Trying for Sighs," Betty’s latest beauty experiment takes a playful turn when she buys a dozen lipsticks on sale and enlists Archie as her test subject—kissing him with a different shade from each one. The story captures the lighthearted, cheeky charm of teen humor from 1956, where a simple shopping spree leads to a delightfully awkward moment between two friends.

In "Family Affair," Archie's proud parents take center stage when a reporter visits the Andrews household after Archie is named Riverdale High’s athlete of the year. With a mix of playful pride, Archie’s dad claims the athletic talent runs in the family—prompting his wife to pull out a surprising collection of medals to prove it.

When Merry tells Bill he’s gained weight, he brushes her off—until he can’t squeeze into his old Army uniform. Determined to fix it, Bill heads to the doctor for a diet, but Jinx accidentally swaps the prescription with the one the vet gave Ga Ga’s dog, Rover.