Laugh Comics Digest (1974) comic books 1970-1985

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Those Nifty Fifites"; The gang wants to do the school play about the 1950s, but Mr. Weatherbee suggests the 1920s. "The Sport," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie would rather play baseball than clean his room. "Hostest With the Mostest," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Miss Beazly tries to remake her image by being the cafeteria Maitre D' rather than head lunch lady. Statement of Ownership: Total paid circulation over past 12 months is 129,421; Most recent issue: 134,679. "Fast Fashion," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Alexandra gets her new exclusive designer outfit flown in from Paris, only to discover that Josie and Valerie have identical outfits. "Beastly Bowman!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Jon D'Agostino; C.R.U.S.H. agent The Bowman shoots V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. with one of his mind-controlling arrows and forces her to help him steal the reorganization plans for her father's plant. "Male Call," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Sampson says that Samantha has been seeing too much of the wimpy Bingo and that she should date some boys who are more muscular and aggressive. "A Plug For the Band," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Veronica comes down with a cold, Sabrina takes her place when The Archies play at a school dance. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "A Day In the Life Of Some Fools!", art by Al Hartley; The gang search for something to occupy their free time, since it's prehistoric times and nothing of interest has been invented yet. "Letter Perfect," pencils by Al Hartley; Big Moose has a broken typewriter. "Love, Your Magic Spell Is Everywhere! ---Well, Almost!", art by Al Hartley; Big Ethel knows she is funny looking, which is why she can't get a date; Sabrina gives her a magic locket to help her find love. "When You Wish Upon a Star," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Seeing how despondent Archie is over being broke and dateless, Sabrina grants him three wishes. Betty & Veronica's pinup, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "It's a Tie!", script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Mario Acquaviva; After finding a tie in the Cockamamie Box, Archie and Mr. Weatherbee recall the story behind it. "Down Memory Lane," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To escape Veronica's wrath after standing her up for a date, Archie deliberately runs into a wall and fakes having amnesia. Plus puzzles, other stories, and more. 132 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.