Li'l Jinx Giant Laughout #36
In "Smile," Li'l Jinx gets a surprise phone call from Greg, leading to a playful back-and-forth as she checks off names for a mysterious surprise party—only to reveal, with a grin, that the celebration is all for her. Written and drawn entirely by Joe Edwards, this 1972 gem captures the charm of early Archie Comics with its simple, heartfelt humor and a twist that lands with perfect timing. The cover by Joe Edwards perfectly mirrors the story’s lighthearted spirit.
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Li'l Jinx's dad tells her that Greg is on the phone. Li'l Jinx answers the phone, and responds to Greg with lots of "yes"es and "no"s. Her dad asks her what that's all about, and she says she's going over a list with Greg to see who to invite to a surprise party. She continues to go over the details with Greg, hangs up the phone and says it should be a great surprise party. Her dad asks her who the party is for, and she says "me!"
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