Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) comic books 1961

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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.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Checkmate," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Another guy is making time with Veronica and Jughead convinces Archie to challenge the guy to a chess match for Veronica, rather than hit him. Betty And Veronica's Pinup Page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "White Stallion Silver", script by Bill Woggon and Sally Wagner (plot), pencils by Bill Woggon; Katy has a perilous encounter with a mistreated horse being harbored on Curly's ranch. "Signs Of Spring," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap's attempts to show Jinx the beauty of a dawning spring don't turn out as he plans. "Use Your Brain"; Reggie recruits Archie and Dilton to sneak into the municipal power company so they can use the company's new computer to do their homework for them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Good Earth"; Archie helps Mr. Lodge with his garden, with the usual disastrous results. Bob Hope Meets Jimmy and Jane ad for Popsicles. "Hip Dip"; Veronica buys a flashy white diving suit to go skin-diving, but changes to a black one when she realizes that no one will be able to see it underwater. "Skirting the Issue!"; Archie wears full Scottish regalia, including a kilt. Reggie hassles him, but gets thrashed by Moose when Midge pretends that Archie is a girlfriend of hers. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. "Election Results!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to buy her way to winning an election for club treasurer. Archie Club News ad. "It's a Job"; Archie gets a job and Reggie plots to steal Veronica away from him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Last 10-cent cover price. Cover by Bob White. "Too Much Talent," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; When word gets out that Mr. Lodge has bought a major talent agency, all the kids rush over to his house to audition for him, whether he likes it or not. "Splish Splash," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty exploits the fact that a call always comes just as soon as you get into the bathtub. "Proof Positive," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge claims that kids today dance like "wild Indians." "Dumb Belle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge insists that Veronica help out with household chores, but she manages to screw up one chore after another by accident. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Sell Me Pretty Maiden!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to sell raffle tickets for a color TV. Archie Club News. "The Tyranny of the Cobra God," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; While tunneling through a mountain in India, the Fly uncovers an ancient Hindu tomb which contains a chest containing the remains of a magician who died in 900 A.D. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.