Li'l Jinx Giant Laughout #40

This Giant Laugh-Out from Archie's 1973 lineup packs the cover with cheerful mini-comics panels: a sick kid in bed confessing he blew his allowance on popcorn, a sundae, jelly beans, a lollipop, and a soda while friends offer dubious advice; a girl hiding in a bathtub to dodge her dad; and two kids at a card shop asking for a get-well card for someone who didn't invite them to her birthday party. Joe Edwards handles every creative duty — writing, drawing, inking, and lettering — bringing his signature warm, gag-strip energy to the whole package, with colors by Barry Grossman that keep the pages bright and inviting. At 25 cents for a giant-sized collection, it's a cheerful snapshot of the lighthearted humor that made Li'l Jinx a beloved corner of the Archie universe.