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Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) comic books 1988

  • Issue #5
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 5

    Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Sky Birds," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; During WW I, air ace Gilbertson defeats German saboteurs with the help of girl reporter Betty Skoop. "An Award Winning Christmas," script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and his dad get caught up in a Christmas decorating competition with a neighbor and nearly miss out on the true spirit of the season. Archie's Kiss Wish! word scramble puzzle. "Gig Gaga," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats help out some fashion designers by giving them free publicity at their New York concert. Sign of the Times Quiz matching puzzle, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Just Your Average Family," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina and her aunts celebrate Christmas much like everyone else, but with magic added. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #6
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 6

    Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. "Skateboard Scandal," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; James Bland, Agent Double O Zero, battles the Skull and Iron Arm and their plot to sabotage skateboards. Statement of ownership: Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 53,338; Actual number sold of issue nearest filing date: 54,102. "Rare Scare," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Sabrina's date brings a scary movie for them to watch, but he's the one that ends up scared by a night at Sabrina's house. "Stupid Cupid," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks b y Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead start a business to help guys impress their girlfriends, but they turn out to be very bad at it. "Recipe for Success," script by Bill Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Melody and Alex try to make a cake for Josie's birthday, but luckily Mr. Cabot saves the day (to Alexandra's disgust). Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #7
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 7

    Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Dan DeCarlo, Jr. "Treasure Trove," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Mike Esposito; In this story, Archie is a hero ship's captain battling Reggie's band of pirates. "Bankers for Burgers, or I Did It Maui Way!", script by Bill Webb, Jr., pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex accuses the local burger joint of false advertising. "Magic Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Aunt Hilda's magic morsel and Salem's cat food get mixed up, which works out for the cat but not for Cousin Ambrose. Scrambled word puzzle with Archie by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Two Wrongs!", script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Rod Ollerenshaw, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Veronica had a fight and his parents will do anything to stop him from moping around the house. Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #8
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 8

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "The Bozo of Bagdad," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Barred from marrying the Caliph's daughter because of his commoner status, Ali Bubu comes to the Caliph's aid against invading Mongol hordes in hopes of proving himself. "Museum Mayhem," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; To relieve her boredom at a natural history museum, Esmeralda brings all of the stuffed animal exhibits to life. "Model Muddle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; The girls dissolve the band and head to New York to become fashion models. "Loser Takes All," script by George Gladir, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Jim DeCarlo; At the carnival, Betty and Veronica grow bored watching Archie and Reggie try to outdo each other at the midway games. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #9
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 9

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Beatnik Beach Bash," script by Dan Parent, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; In a parody of sixties beach films, The Surf Tones and The Devil Dragsters hold a surfing competition to determine ownership of Beatnik Beach. "The Ego Trip," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Expecting to be mobbed by onlookers at the beach, Alexandra finds that she, like everyone else, can't compete with Melody. "Canadian Snaps," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Humorous snapshots of the gang's excursion to Canada. "Fashion Passion," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina tries to get her aunts to update their wardrobe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #10
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 10

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "A Star is Reborn," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty becomes a bit Hollywood star but Archie's overeating costs him his job with the studio. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Mama's Last Stand!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and the Pussycats help Mama Dubois save her restaurant from being shut down by the landlord, Mr. Noxious. "Dolly Delight," script by George Gladier, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Each member of the cast is explained as if they were a doll and the accessories that would come with them. Archie's Club News. "Camp Scamps," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina works as a camp counselor at Camp Hex for mischievous little witches. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #11
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 11

    Cover pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Once Upon a Time Along the Nile," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; After studying an Egyptian obelisk, Archie wonders what life was like in ancient Egypt; He falls asleep and dreams about Marc Archony and Cleopatricia. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Nothing To It," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie misplaces his English composition so he has to wing it and make up a story on the spot. "Gig Gaga," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The Pussycats get jobs as waitresses at a diner; Melody is up to her usual scatterbrained ways but gets them a gig at a rocking chair antique store anyways due to her sex appeal. Archie's Club News. "Clowns of Renown," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina helps a friend entertaining an unruly group of children as a rental clown. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.