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  • Issue #38
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 38
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    "I only have ice for you!"; Archie's mother tells Archie that he pays too much attention to Veronica at the expense of Betty; Archie attempts to follow his mother's advice and give more consideration to Betty, much to his chagrin. House ad for Archie Annual and Katy Keene. "Headline Hunters!", art by George Frese; Looking for a lead for the school newspaper, Veronica and Archie interview Mr. Weatherbee about a rumor they heard; however, instead of addressing the rumor, Veronica misquotes Mr. Weatherbee about the subject of homework and all sorts of mischief ensues. "In Hollywood," art by Bill Woggon; Katy and Sis respond to their fan mail. Katy believes Sis is being dishonest in her fan mail responses, but Sis proves otherwise. Katy Keene Pin-up ad. Archie's Comic Quiz. "It's only a rumor"; Wilbur, who didn't study for the history exam, thinks it would be nice if something happened to the history exam such that no one had to take it; a chain of events occurs which leads to that very circumstance. Gossip page about various entertainers: Dennis Morgan; David Brian; Virginia Mayo; Burt Lancaster; S.Z. Sakall; Eve Arden. "The Half Witness"; Mr. Bluster encounters many difficulties while trying to sign some important papers. Reggie house ad. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; A radio show offering $20,000 in prizes calls Oliver; however, Oliver who is suffering from laryngitis is unable to respond to the question of who discovered America in 1492. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #39
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 39

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    Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Sweet Mystery of Life"; Betty used Jughead to try to make Archie jealous. "Base Brawl"; Coach Kleats recruits Jughead to pitch on the baseball team after watching him pitch with a trick ball. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy and Sis stroll along a Hollywood Movie Lot. "Self Service" starring Suzie, Ferdie, Mr. Grumble, Hermann, and Mrs. Van Dripp. Archie house ad. "Hollywood Gossip" article. "A Woman's World"; Laurie and Linda are influenced by the "Women's Revolt" into being more assertive. Betty and Veronica house ad. "Home Movies," script and art by Bill Woggon; Oliver gets a new video camera to take home movies. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #49
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 49

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  • Issue #59
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 59

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    "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.

  • Issue #68
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 68
    • Cover oxidation.
  • Issue #71
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 71

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  • Issue #75
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 75
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom.

    Cover art by Joe Edwards. "Sour Note," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie writes a nasty letter to Veronica when he hears that she went on the town with Jughead's cousin; He tries to get the letter back when he finds out that Jughead's cousin in a girl. "Cuttin' Up"; Pat the Brat cuts out the pictures of baseball players from the sports section before his father has read it. Untiled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencil by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill (as Bill Woggon); Katy Keene needs K.O.'s help to rid her garden of a persistent chicken. Untitled Katy Keene story; Randy tries to trick K.O. with a sucker bet. "Skip, Hop, and Thump," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese, inks by Terry Szenics; Neither Betty or Veronica get to take Archie to the sock hop. "Chump of Chumps!" text story. "To the Victor!", pencils by Dan DeCarlo; While Betty is getting ready for their date, Archie plays scrabble with Betty's dad. "Gentlemen to the End," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur and Slats both show up at the same time to ask Laurie for a date. "The High and Mighty," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead tells Moose to back down as he has friends in high places. "Just Picture It!", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Red Holmdale; Reggie needs a date, and Jughead has a spare. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #78
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 78

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  • Issue #82
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 82

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    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "Handy Man," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Tom Moore; Archie and the gang go out on canoes. "Buy-Line!", art by Tom Moore; Archie and Reggie are trying to fish but Betty and Veronica are swimming in the same area and scaring away the fish. "Date Book," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill (as Bill Woggon); Beset by suitors, Katy makes a surprising choice. Katy Keene Jokes, script and pencils by Sheryl Mulcaster, inks by Cassie Bill. Butterfly Fashions page by Bill Woggon. "Spear My Feelings," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Martin Epp; Wilbur's father goes spear fishing and gets red to give it a try. "Ingrate Shape," script and art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur tries to borrow Slat's biology notes. "No Sale!"; Pop Tate pays Jughead $2 to watch the store while he goes to the dentist. "From Bath to Worse," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Midge calls Moose while he's in the tub. "Penny Wise," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap tells Jinx to stop giving away all of her money and she then refuses to give him coins for the parking meter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #84
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 84

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    "Machine Maid"; Archie and Veronica visit Mr. Lodge's factory, where he shows off a new electronic brain; Whenever anything goes wrong, Archie comes up with a fix for it. "We're Not Dressing," pencils by Dan DeCarlo,inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica make disparaging comments about a dress in a store window; Then each one runs home to get the money from their parents to buy it. Little Archie ad. "The Strong Silent Type," script by Bill Woggon; Betty rehearses a love scene at home with Ronald, arousing everyone's curiosity. Movie Set Fashions Katie Keene paper dolls page. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Amby"; Amby, a small boy, can make things appear merely by thinking about them. Archie Club ad. "Will Power!", art by Joe Edwards; Miss Gargle checks the hands of students in Wilbur's class to see if they've been testing the "Wet Paint" signs on the school halls. "The Package Deal," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Ga Ga are carrying a gift-wrapped package when bully Charley Hawse decides to ruin it by jumping up and down on it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #86
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 86

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  • Issue #95
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 95

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    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Ballet Ruse," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Jughead warns Archie that Betty and Veronica are looking for a male lead for their ballet class, and Archie subsequently breaks his neck trying to avoid them so they won't ask him. "Late Date," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty gets advice from Jughead on how to keep Veronica from spoiling her date with Archie. "Fairyland," script and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Hazel Marten and Kathryn Bill; Sis stuffs herself on too much candy and junk food, then has a bad dream where the candy tries to avenge itself upon her. "Wedding Belles," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi trick Greg into playing "Wedding Day" with them. Crossword puzzle in the shape of a Christmas tree, with Archie. "The Voyage," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Linda is spending the night at Laurie's house, but packing like she's moving across the continent. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #117
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 117

    "The Fresh Kid!"; Archie insults his mother's cooking and stalks out of the house. "Kanoe Kapers," script by Bill Woggon; Randy and Pierre have a race across the lake; Randy uses his racing shell, while Pierre paddles his homemade birchbark canoe. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Snow Business!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has a new sled and can't wait for it to snow. "Heave Ho!"; Reggie is thrown out of his girlfriends' houses in various manners. "Punctured Plans," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie and Betty plot to get Archie and Veronica to wait at opposite sides of the park so they can take over as their dates. Archie Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #123
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 123

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    "Mellow Drama"; Archie directs an old-fashioned melodrama (complete with chase on ice floes) for a class project involving Jughead, Reggie, and Betty. "Hands Off," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge puts up a "No Trespassing" sign on his property. Betty decides that's a good idea and places a "Private Property" sign on Archie. Katy Keene Presents Kathleen Knippel's Fashion Show, four pages. "Lucki Red Dates K. O. Kelly," script by Bill Woggon; Linda Balos (plot), pencils by Bill Woggon and Linda Balos (layouts); While getting ready to leave on a date with K.O., Lucki loses one of her earrings. Archie Annual #13 ad. "The Charm Course!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has bracelets loaded with charms that she gets from gum machines. "Laugh It Up," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica have a case of the "giggles." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #130
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 130

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    "Good Mixer," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead mixes two random liquids together and invents a solution that turns things invisible. "Monster Mania"; Archie's cousin Walter likes monsters, so Archie takes him to see Jughead, who is has several monster disguises. "The Star-Beasts," art by John Giunta; Alien television producers send monsters to battle the Jaguar to provide entertainment for their audience. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "The Martian," script and art by Joe Edwards; A tiny flying saucer crashes near Jinx; Jinx saves the occupant from being run over by a car and he becomes her protector. "Jokers Wild"; Mr. Lodge tells Archie and Jughead how he had more imagination in his pranks in his day. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #131
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 131

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  • Issue #137-12C
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 137-12C

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  • Issue #142
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 142

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    Cover by Bob White. "Guess Again," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie and Reggie fight over who will take Veronica to a dance, and eventually decide to let a handsome stranger decide. "The Big Cheer," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Betty tries to cheer Archie on to victory in a big game. "Block that Calory," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; The girls take up Archie's football obstacle course when they find out how much weight it lost him. U. S. Royal Bike Tires with Archie. "Terror of the Jungle," art by John Giunta; A hunter gets revenge for having his hunting license revoked by pouring chemicals into Wabuto Creek. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "It's Nothing At All!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants an expensive Captain Comet yo-yo like Greg's. Archie Club News. "Lend a Hand," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Reggie makes a lot of mischief with a big novelty hand. Betty's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #144
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 144

    "War Weary"; Archie and Reggie are feuding and setting up practical jokes for each other, but Mr. Weatherbee is the one who ends up the victim. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Creature from Planet RCQQ7," art by John Rosenberger; Jill Ross tries Professor Kurtz's space radio and contacts an alien that uses the device to trade places with her. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "Quote, Quote, and Quote," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx goes to nursery school and repeats everything her teacher says, driving her parents to distraction. Archie Club ad. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1962; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 244,255. "Two for Tease," art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie discovers he can insult people by using words with double-meanings. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #147
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 147

    Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Name Dropper," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The guys discover that Jinx Molloy's bad luck aura is so powerful that he can jinx anyone just by mentioning their name, even if he's not anywhere near them. Betty's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty admires a fur coat that she can't afford. "Torrid Text," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex has gotten hold of a notebook with all the reports from the girls' sorority meetings, and the girls split up and try to get it back before he reads it. Betty and Veronica ad. "Rock and Gold," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx finds an old rock, which turns into a rumor that's she's struck gold. Archie Club News. "Pearls of the Orient," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to play pranks on Reggie, justifying all his risky actions with old Chinese proverbs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #152
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 152

    Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Swing Shift," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; After Reggie humiliates him on a playground, Archie tries to get even by stealing a date away from Reggie. Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Weak End Guest," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Archie is a guest at the Lodge's cabin, where he manages to injure himself repeatedly. "Pajama Game," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx goes to an all-day slumber party. "Poverty Plush," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Josie tells him that Melody isn't impressed by his wealth, Alex goes all-out to become the poor but honest type. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #153
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 153

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    Cover by Bob White. "Smoke Scream," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Mr. Lodge vows to have one last cigar and then give up smoking. "Right Sight!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty speculates on why her friend doesn't wear her glasses when she's out with her boyfriend. "King of Swing!", art by Bob White; Moose tries to hit a golf ball off Reggie's stomach. "The Bird Watchers!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Everyone thinks he or she is the one who let Miss Grundy's beloved canary out of its cage, and they all rush to buy her a new bird. Archie's Christmas Stocking. "A Good Feeling," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Li'l Jinx finds a lost wallet, Daddy makes her return it to its owner. Archie Club News. "Scrub Team!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pepper objects to Mr. Jones making Josie do the dishes, arguing that dishpan hands will make her unattractive to Albert. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #160
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 160

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Bitter End," pencils by Bob White; Everything goes wrong with Archie's jalopy when he tries to get to a date with Veronica. "Fad Fare," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty introduces Veronica to the latest fad, "Wish strings." Archie's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Photo Finish," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie, Melody and Pepper risk life and limb to get spectacular pictures for a "most unusual photo" contest. Betty and Veronica Summer Fun ad. "Costume Bawl," script and art by Joe Edwards; Daddy objects to Li'l Jinx's scary costume and makes her a nicer one. Archie Club News. "Shell Shock," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After Reggie pulls a prank on him, Archie gets revenge with the help of his new organization ARPA (Anti-Reggie Protective Association). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #172
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 172

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    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Suits Me," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Mr. Lodge throws every roadblock he can think of in front of Archie to keep him from making his date with Veronica. Betty and Veronica's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Betty and Veronica's Picnic," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty agrees to give Veronica directions to the location of the picnic with Archie. "Ballet Ruse," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling; Archie and Reggie consider Veronica's ballet instructor effeminate until he proves there's more to him than meets the eye. Betty and Veronica Summer Fun ad. "Ring a Ding," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Hap accidentally breaks the ring Jinx got out of a gumball machine, she just doesn't want another ring. Archie Club News. "Miss Wilson," pencils by Bob Bolling; All the boys are mooning over the hot new botany teacher and the girls can't stand it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #173
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 173

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    "Accident Prone!"; Archie is spectacularly clumsy and breaks objects and injures anyone he comes near; Veronica and Reggie leave the house to escape him. Veronica's Ye´Ye´ Offbeat Fashions page. "Memory Coarse"; Moose tries to get Jughead to make Midge forgive him for standing her up; Jughead tries to convince Midge that Moose is having memory trouble. Cheerios ad with Rocky and Bullwinkle. Life with Archie ad. "Flying Pies," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg thinks the pie-throwing on the "Droopy Pails" television show is the greatest; Jinx and Gigi decide to buy a custard pie and hit Greg in the face. Archie Club News. "Doin' What's Natural," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; When Archie engages in horseplay with Betty, Veronica decides to get revenge by making a play for Reggie; Mr. Weatherbee and Miss Grundy try to defuse the situation. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #191
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 191

    "Pie Pact"; Betty encounters a mystical being named Pieman who agrees to help Betty get Archie in exchange for all the pies he can eat. "The Theory"; Reggie has a theory that women like to be manhandles and sets out to prove it with great success. "Jungle Girl"; Li'l Jinx daydreams about rescuing Greg in the jungle. "Fiend-ship"; Reggie trades his car for Archie's old jalopy but only because he saw an ad in the paper from a production company willing to pay $5,000 for a car like Archie's. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #194
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 194

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Relief," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Archie's new philosophy of relieving frustrations through physical demonstrations is severely affecting his health. Veronica's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "That Darn Dog," pencils by Bill Vigoda; The large dog that Archie is walking as part of his new job takes an instant dislike to Mr. Lodge. "Sign In Please," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap has a throat problem and must yell at Jinx by sign. "Frightening Friendship," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica begin competing for the attention of a new student and the collateral damage begins to mount. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #197
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 197
    • Water damage.

    "Go-Go Woe"; Archie gets to tickets for a disco from a DJ contest and both Betty and Veronica insist him take them with him. "Teen Scene Queen" with Betty and Veronica; Matching accessories at the beach. "The Inquiring Photographer"; Items that you'd like to see available in cans. Veronica Pin Up. "Archie Gets Clawed"; Archie has to babysit his cousin Claude and ends up arrested for tampering with a parking meter. "It's Magic!"; Hap shows Jinx a coin trick but she can't get it right when she tries to show her friends. "Like Father, Like Son!"; Archie has a crush on his substitute teacher, Miss Cuteness, and writes a love note to her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #202
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 202

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Missed Kiss," art by Al Hartley; Archie tries to kiss Veronica good night without waking her father. "Spell of Trouble," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Moose is avoiding Midge because he doesn't have the money to take her out. "Poll Cat," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx believes polling is an easy way to money. "Talk Balk," script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Archie is called into the principal's office. "The Trouble Bubble," script and art by Al Hartley; Archie's resolution to be more aware of people and his surroundings in order to avoid causing trouble ends up causing trouble. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #208
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 208

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Lucky Me"; Students and teachers spruce up Riverdale High School for an inspection by the Board of Education, but Veronica panics when she misses her diamond clip. "The Grown-Up"; Archie is high-spirited, but Veronica complains that he's acting immaturely; He cleans up his act, but she throws a tantrum when her father requires her to stay home and finish homework. Archie Annual # 20 ad. "Weather or Not"; Li'l Jinx and Greg have been told to save their money for a rainy day. Archie Groovy Stationery Kit ad. Archie Club News. "Two Please"; Veronica wants Archie to take her to the football game, but Reggie buys the last two tickets. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #213
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 213
    • 2" tear through last 6 pages and back cover. Water damage.

    "Research," pencils by Harry Lucey; When Archie hears that Mr. Weatherbee is looking for him, he goes to great lengths to avoid being found. "The Dreamer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie imagines revenge after Veronica and Reggie treat him as a social inferior. Archie's Christmas Stocking #158 ad. "Get the Picture!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg can't find a movie to go to that isn't for mature audiences only. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Betty Pin Up. "Titan of the Tie World"; Reggie has a new business idea--hand-painted ties with test answers hidden in the pictures. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #216
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 216

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Tune," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Weatherbee decries the sudden popularity of The Archies. The lyrics to the song "Everything's Archie" (from the CBS animated series of the same name), accompanied by a picture of the group performing the song, art by Joe Edwards. "Do Blondes Have More Fun?", pencils by Al Hartley (layouts) and Jon D'Agostino (finished art), inks by Jon D'Agostino; As a prank, Jughead puts hair dye in Reggie's football helmet and Reggie ends up blonde. "Boxed In," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap shows Jinx how to solve a crossword puzzle. Archie Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "If I Had My Way," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead daydream in class about how the world would look if they could reshape its reality. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #217
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 217

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Perfect Costumes," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie has to figure out a way to be in three different places at once so as not to disappoint Veronica, Betty or his dad. Reggie Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Pop Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Winter Blues," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Pop laments the lack of activity in his shop during school days. "It's Catching," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap becomes a mother hen when he learns Jinx has been exposed to the Chicken Pox virus at school. "Nobody There," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie keeps getting plunked with a snowball and he can't figure out who his assailant is. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #226
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 226

    "Remote Controlled"; Pop gets Dilton to install a remote control for the jukebox volume. "I Believe in Miracles"; The gang can't figure out why a handsome guy is hanging out with Ethel. "Fair and Share!", script and pencils by Joe Edwards; When Hap tells Jinx she needs to be generous, she finds it difficult to carry out. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Archie Pin Up. "The Dark Horse," script by George Gladir, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie bets he can outrun Archie's car. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #227
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 227

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Love Bug," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Pop is confused when the kids all wish to settle up their tabs at the same time. "Hold It!", pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee gets the wrong impression about Archie. Veronica Pin Up, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Daddy's Little Girl," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Irritated that Betty is adored by the school faculty where she is feared, Veronica tries being sweet and lovable. "Ballet High," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx shows Gaga the ancillary benefits of learning ballet. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. "The Happy Season," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie and Jughead receive another visit from Jingles the wayward elf. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #231
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 231

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Chains That Bind Me," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead suggests Betty be more forceful with Archie, so she handcuffs herself to him. "That Blooming Spring," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Hot Dog gets into a ton of trouble trying to pursue a cute French poodle. Untitled Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx pays for not sharing her candy with Greg. Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Pinch Flinch," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie rails against inflation. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #239
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 239

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Locker Lunacy," script and art by Al Hartley; Archie spends the next day fuming over a Reggie prank and vowing revenge. "Flying Saucers," art by Al Hartley; Coach Kleats instructs the students in the proper form for discus throwing. "Deep Knee Bends," script and art by Al Hartley; Shaken by Archie proposing to Veronica, Mr. Lodge hires a bodyguard for his daughter. "Lose Talk," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg is searching for something, but Jinx is too occupied to help him. "Mr. Weatherbee Raps about His Job," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Mr. Weatherbee spends the day worrying about how Archie will ruin it. "Hint Time," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie drops some hints about his allowance. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #242
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 242

    "The Ugly Duckling"; Ethel feels sorry for herself when no one will take her on a date to use a pair of free theater tickets. "Let There Be Light"; Professor Flutesnoot teaches the class about light. "Fame is the Game"; Reggie becomes angry when classmates don't know who he is. Betty and Veronica ad. "The Dollar Holler!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's father shows her the value of ten dollars. Statement of Ownership; Total paid circulation figures single issue nearest to filing date: 394520; Average paid circulation figures each issue during last 12 months: 290156. Archie Club News. "The Dummies"; Archie and Jughead take a first aid class with the girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #243
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 243

    "Mural Madness"; With the help of the art teacher, Archie, Betty and Jughead create a mural on paper. Miss Grundy thinks it is graffiti. "E Is for Big Ethel"; An acrostic story using the "E" in the name Ethel. "A Lesson to Be Learned"; A new boy in school asks Archie if he can cheat off his paper during a science test. "Smart Art," script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and her pals clean up the local fishing hole. Lil Jinx Pen Pal Club. "Curiosity Creamed a Cat"; Moose teaches Dilton to stand up to bullies but Reggie wants in on the action, mistakenly. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #244
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 244

    "On Stage"; Archie asks Mr. Lodge for Veronica's hand in marriage. Mister Weatherbee Pin Up. "G Is for Miss Grundy" two-page story. "Speed Demon"; Dilton tries to prove that incentive is more important than muscles when trying to run fast. "A Fishy Catch!"; Greg bets Li'l Jinx a soda that he can catch more fish than her. "False Enemy"; Reggie trashes Chuck face-to-face on the basketball court but defends him in the locker room. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #250
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 250

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Seasonal Change," pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie inexplicably finds himself acting with more charity towards others as the season inches toward Christmas. "Hotsy Totsy," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Archie gives Ethel some entrepreneurial advice. "E-Ski-pade"; Archie can't decide which part of his ski vacation is worse: The humiliating lessons he has to endure or the brawny ski instructor making time with Veronica. "Ghosting Along," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx plays a prank on all of her friends, until Hap takes a hand in it. "No Noel?", script and pencils by Al Hartley; The approaching Christmas season makes Archie begin to regret all of the stupid things he's done during his life. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #254
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 254

    First 20-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Bed Dread," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie buys a discount water mattress as a gift for his parents, but the mattress proves to be more than he can handle. "Door Score," script by George Gladir; Fred is tired of people slamming the front door. "U Is for Hang Ups!", script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Words beginning with the letter "u" which describe the brittle relationship between adults and teens. "In Arch We Trust," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie would rather stay behind when Fred plans a family trip, but Fred and Mary are reluctant to leave Archie by himself. "Gift Lift," script and art by Joe Edwards; The gang pool their money to buy a sympathy gift for Greg; But they leave the decision on what gift to Charley. "Polite Plight," script and pencils by Bob Bolling; To get Moose fighting mad for his hockey match, Reggie asks Midge to sit next to the opposing team's bench and flirt with them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #264
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    • Residue inside back cover.
  • Issue #266
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 266

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Private Eye - Public Nuisance," art by Stan Goldberg; Reggie mimics a forties film noir detective just to con a woman into meeting him for dinner. Jughead Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Shades of Gray," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Archie gets a dire phone call from Veronica and thinks she's in desperate straits. "The Mouth Trap," script and art by Joe Edwards; Roz's yawning begins to affect the whole neighborhood. "Buddies To the End," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie works himself into a frenzy imagining the ways Reggie will reject his request for a loan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #273
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 273

    "Wet and Wonderful," script by Kathleen Web, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's date with Veronica is rained out then the next week his date with Betty is rained out but both girls have different solutions for dealing with the rain. "Surprise Size" one-page story starring Dilton Doiley. "Friendly Persuasion," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is abandoned by his friends when he has to paint the garage on a hot summer day. Jughead Pin Up, pencils by Al Hartley. "Fate Mate"; Betty is mad with Archie. "Quick on the Draw," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx fills while Joe tries to think of an idea for the story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #276
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  • Issue #277
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 277
  • Issue #280
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 280

    "The Observer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Both mothers accuse Archie of not noticing Betty properly, but he manages to convince everyone by bluffing his way. "The Invaders"; Reggie scoffs at the gang for even thinking about believing in alien ufo landings, but Jughead dreams up a scheme that soon has him believing. "Rough Enough," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx becomes concerned about using too many resources and decides to rough it in a tent in the back yard, but takes her television and a long extension cord. Archie Club News. Archie Calendar ad. "Pig Headed"; Chuck Clayton makes all the wrong moves with Liza while she espouses the women's lib lines and shows him a judo move, so he has to go to the costume party as a pig. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #284
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 284

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Gift Rift," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie searches for a birthday gift for Veronica that will give him many happy returns as well. "All Day Sucker," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap bribes Jinx to allow him to watch his baseball game in peace. "The Fencing Lesson," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel tries to counsel Moose concerning his temper. Archie Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "I Kid You Not," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Bob Bolling; Fred assigns Archie the task of organizing the tool storage area of the garage. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #286
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 286