Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) comic books 1951-1953

Cover art by Bob Montana. "Bobby Stocks"; As a means of earning some money, Archie convinces his father to hire him as an assistant. "Plug Ugly," art by Dave Berg; Archie tries to warn Jughead about his mistreatment of electrical cords and plugs. "Putting on the Ritz," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie and Jughead are invited to a fancy dress ball being hosted by the Lodge family; It's Archie's mission to get Jughead presentable. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); Katy worries that accepting Randy's latest marriage proposal will make her fat and indolent. Laugh Fun Page by Dave Berg. Collection of Hollywood gossip and anecdotes. "Caught with Her Plans Down," script by Frank Doyle; Laurie enacts a complex plot to ensure that Linda is caddying for her father and Wilbur is free to take her out Saturday night. "Do or Die," art by Samm Schwartz; Suzie sits through several demonstrations by a door-to-door salesmen, with Ferdie as the reluctant model each time. Suzie Fun Page by Joe Edwards. Untitled story, script and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Cassie Bill; Debby has five dollars to buy a birthday present for her father, but the earrings she wants cost three. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "A Hit in the Head"; A feud between Mr. Andrews and Mr. Lodge puts a crimp in the relationship between Archie and Veronica. "Readin', Writin' and Rememberin'", script and art by Joe Edwards; As a prank, Slats submits a picture of Miss Gargle to a Hollywood photo beauty contest. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); Katy attends a weight-lifting exhibition featuring K.O. Untitled story, art by Dick Briefer; Jughead loses a rare collectable penny in a gumball machine and tries to get it back. Laugh Puzzle Page by Herb Holmdale. "The Gray Blade"; Ferdie is competing with both Greg and Uncle Blunderbuss trying to impress Suzie with his ice skating. Untitled story, scrip and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Cassie Bill and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); Debby's dad is growing tired of being her chauffeur. "On the Spot," script and art by Dave Berg; Betty tries to clean her dress with a flammable cleaning fluid, despite Archie's warning. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "The Sock Hop"; Veronica goes to the sock hop with Archie and Reggie, but Reggie has a plan to get Veronica alone. Archie Fun Page by Dave Berg. "The Jumping Jack"; Jughead and Uncle Herman build a vehicle from junk to win a car. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Sis brings home a dog. "Paddle Your Own Canoe," art by Dave Berg; Archie explains some safety tips in a canoe. "Clothes Call"; Suzie tricks her dad into taking her shopping. Suzie Fun Page. Hollywood Gossip article. "Off the Record," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Wilbur competes in an oration contest. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Debby decides to knit her father a white scarf. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bob Montana. "I Wanna Do Homework"; Archie is forced to break a date with Betty to get his grades up. "The Poodle," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Hazel Marten and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); To pick up her spirits over her flagging movie career, Katy buys a new hat; Then she has a disastrous meeting with Randy's new trained poodle. "Class Mates," art by Dick Briefer; Jughead mistakes Veronica's uncle for a prowler. "Root of all Evil"; Ferdie offers to help Suzie's father remove a large fallen tree from the front yard, with disastrous results. "It's in the Bag"; Mr. Dripwaite takes a page out of Wilbur's book when making a speech to the school. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Hazel Marten and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); Debby wants new wallpaper for her room; Oliver decides to save money and do it himself. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Vigoda. "Beast Feast"; Archie convinces the gang to join him on a hike through the snow covered woodlands near Riverdale. "Queen Of Fashions," script and pencils by Bill Woggon; Randy intends to take Katy to the fashion ball, if Katy can ever pick a gown from the tons of designs sent to her by readers. "The Middle Man"; Jughead tries to keep Archie and Reggie from getting trapped into babysitting for a teacher on the night of the dance. "Greasing Can Be Pleasing"; Archie asks Betty to help him with maintenance on his car. Hollywood Gossip article. "Non-Scents," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur discovers he's asked both Linda and Laurie to the prom; When he decides to take Linda, since he asked her first, Laurie tries to sabotage the date. "Paint Pros," script and pencils by Bill Woggon; A series of mishaps forces Debby's Dad to paint more than just the footstool Debby asked him to paint. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Vigoda. "Germ of an Idea," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Harry Lucey; After a personal hygiene lecture at school, Betty becomes convinced that kissing is potentially infectious and refuses to have any part of it. "Footlight and Fancy Free"; Sent on an errand for school, Archie and Jughead decide to catch a movie on the way back. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); After K.O. plays a prank on Katy, she uses a boxer dog to even the score. "Better Late Than Never," art by Dick Briefer; Jughead's attempts to get to school on time lead him to no end of grief. "It Could Be Verse," art by Joe Edwards; Linda rejects Wilbur's invitation to the dance because she only has eyes for the handsome new literature teacher. "Pardon My French"; Suzie is reluctant to dine with the son of one of her father's prospective clients until she gets a look at him. James Cagney Dons Weird Disguise article, art by Bill Vigoda. "Empty Saddles," art by George Frese; Ginger makes a date to go horseback riding, then realizes she has to learn how. Hide and Go Weep public service announcement; Archie lectures Betty on the unsafe practice of placing electric cords under rugs. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Vigoda. Archie house ad. "Socktical Illusion"; Betty and Veronica practice fighting to prepare for a big sale. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon. Katy Fashions page by Bill Woggon. Katy Keene Jokes page, art by Bill Woggon. "Watch the Birdies"; Wilbur enters an amateur photo contest. Archie Comics house ad. "Odd Man Out" one-page story by Laurie Lake, Wilbur Wilkin, and Red Wilson. "Turn on the Eat!"; Archie bets Reggie that there's nothing edible that Jughead wouldn't eat. "The Rearing Twenties," pencils by Harry Lucey; Ginger's father is fed up with the new lingo the kids use and wishes they just spoke English. From Hollywood article. "The Perfect Lamb" one-page story starring Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Waldo Weatherbee. "Battered Up!"; Reggie tries out for the baseball team. "Antenna Antics"; Ferdie disconnects Suzie's T.V. antenna so he can pretend to fix the T.V. set. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Term Mights," script by Frank Doyle; At the start of a new school term, Archie and Reggie vow to be model students, right up to the moment they find out there's an empty seat next to Veronica in Algebra class. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill and Floyd Norman (backgrounds); K.O. feels unable to compete with Randy's millions, until Katy asks for something that only he can provide. "Which Is Witch?", art by Joe Edwards; Linda attempts black magic to get Laurie out of the way. "Bottle Baby," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese; Using clever word play, Jughead cons his way into three ice cream sodas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Cheaper By the Cousin"; Archie's hopes of an evening alone with Veronica are hampered by her young cousin. "A Fish in Time"; While the others eagerly anticipate going through the tunnel of love at the amusement park, Jughead would rather go fishing. "Weak-End Trip"; As a joke, the boys intimate they are going to play around on Betty and Veronica once they leave Riverdale for a lakeside vacation. "Number Please," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Suzie tries to call Ferdie, but gets the butcher shop instead. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy and K.O.'s afternoon of fishing is spoiled by Katy's stalker. Katy's Fashions page, art by Cassie Bill. "Mock Rock," art by Harry Lucey; Veronica mistakes a giant sea turtle for a rock and sets her picnic lunch on its shell. "Wasted Effort," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Ginger tries to help Patsy with her diet. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.