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Issue: Laugh Comics Digest #1
Publication Date: August 1974
 
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Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Close-Up Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 164
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.60 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 57 (42 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard US digest size
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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humorous, teen
What else can we girls do to beautify our beaches?
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Blank Page

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The inside front cover.
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All the Same

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humorous, teen
Jumpin' Jupiter! Head for the hills!!
Whatever they do, Betty and Veronica end up being identical in some way.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was All the Same [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Includes indicia at bottom of first page.
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Call of the Wiles

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humorous, teen
I think Archie's finally beginning to notice me!
Betty thinks Archie is beginning to like her.
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Cut Down To Sighs

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humorous, teen
...and furthermore, Archie Andrews - you were positively mistaken when you implied I never let you get a word in edgewise!
Veronica talks to Archie on the phone.
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The Commuter

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humorous, teen
Y-you dated Betty and Veronica both for tonight? -- Man! You're in a jam!
Archie juggles between dates with Betty and Veronica on the same night.
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Tough Bluff

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humorous, teen
Ronnie, we've been friends for years in every way but one!
Betty and Veronica decide to give Archie up.
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The Fiend

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humorous, teen
Juggie! Where did you get that?
Jughead has a black eye and a jacket that Reggie gave him. When the girls ask about the black eye, Jughead makes it sound like Reggie gave it to him.
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The Gift Giver!

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What? She's out with Reggie?... Again?
Archie tries to compete with the presents that Reggie gives to Veronica.
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The Castaway

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humorous, teen
Betty! Betty! A fog has come up! We're out of sight of land!
Betty and Veronica meet an old sailor who's been living on an island for thirty years.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was The Castaway [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Leg-Work

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childrens, humorous
Daddy! I'm the smartest one in my nursery school!
Li'l Jinx guesses the number of legs a platypus has.
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Don't Let It Puzzle You!

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The word at the top of the word ladder can be transformed into the word at the bottom...
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Word ladder puzzle; connect-the-dots; mazes; symbol quiz; clock quiz.
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Smoke Smack

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, teen
You mean you actually understand those smoke signals you and Archie are sending?
Veronica and Archie send each other smoke signals.
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Le Left Jabbe

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, teen
Bonjour, Monsieur Jughead!
Archie and Jughead insult Reggie in French. Unfortunately, they are unaware that Dilton is translating it all for Reggie.
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The Brush-Off

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No, Ronnie! I'm not going to the big dance! I expect to be tied up with my new hobby!
Betty takes up painting to get her mind off Archie.
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Re-Tired

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This is the third time in two weeks that I've had a flat! These tires are like swiss cheese!
Archie and Jughead hold a scavenger hunt with tires on the list, so Archie can replace the ones on his car. The problem is, the teams take Archie's tires for the list.
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FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #15 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1960
was Re-Tired [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Far Star

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I said, those stars are billions of miles away from this spot!
Li'l Jinx tries to tell Greg how far away the stars are.
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What Comes Natural

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Miss Grundy! Girls are the bane of my existence!
Annoyed at the antics of the boys to receive the attention of girls, Mr. Weatherbee orders a school day with all girls excused.
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Birds of a Feather

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Yes sir, Jughead! Veronica and I have put it off long enough! I got her father's permission... and tomorrow is the day!
Archie and Veronica build a birdhouse. Then, Veronica makes candy to attract the birds, but Jughead takes it and is attacked by birds everywhere he goes.
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FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #15 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1960
was Birds of a Feather [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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According to the Archie Comics Fan Forum, two versions of this story exist with the same script. One is older and by another artist. This one is the second version with Harry Lucey art.
The previous story is Fine Feathered Friends in Archie Comics (Archie, 1942 series) #57 (July-August 1952).
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Business Methods!

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childrens, humorous
Mmmm.... just smell that pie!
Mr. Holliday thinks that his wife should be more businesslike while cooking.
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FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #45 published December 1999
as Business Methods! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The New Champ

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humorous, teen
Samantha
Help! Veronica! It's your cousin Samantha! She's on her way out from the airport!!
Mr. Lodge's cousin Samantha causes bad luck around the house, until Archie, who is a bigger jinx, wards off her bad luck.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was The New Champ [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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A Beachnik Poem

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humorous, teen
He took her to the beach to a private little cove.
A poem about Archie taking Veronica to a private beach, where no one can see her new swimsuit.
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Who's To No?

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I just heard a real juicy tidbit!
Betty hears a piece of gossip, but can't tell anyone else because it is about her.
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Wire Trap!

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humorous, teen
Betty - you should've heard what Veronica said...
Betty hears a piece of gossip on the phone.
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The Waiting Game

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Hop in, Ronnie! There's a new carnival in town!
Archie and Veronica try to go to a carnival, but have to wait wherever they go.
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Mind Over Matter

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humorous, teen
Dr. Wellington
Veronica felt low and blue and miserable.
Veronica sees a doctor to cure the minor depression she is in.
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Daffy-nitions

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Party: Place where girls spear sandwiches, and stab friends!
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Humorous definitions for party, butterfly, sympathy, balanced budget, teacher, and parent.
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Roll 'Em!

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humorous, teen
Archie! We've decided on the school play! We're doing a comedy of the silent movie era! Slapstick humor! Crazy cops falling all over each other....
The gang throws pies at each other when they hear that the school play's theme will be slapstick comedy.
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Big Business

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childrens, humorous
Smack! The gang was right! This lemonade was good! I'll have another drink!
Li'l Jinx runs a lemonade stand.
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FlagArchie's Girls Betty and Veronica #151 published July 1968
was Big Business [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Photo Flash

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humorous, teen
unnamed male photographer
Veronica! You don't even know him!
Veronica is spending most of her time with a jerky guy who loves to take pictures of her. His camera-happiness causes trouble when he loses control of a boat when trying to photograph Veronica while it's moving.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was Photo Flash [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Not So Bad Luck

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humorous, teen
Why don't we get going while the fish are biting, Arch?
Archie and Jughead go fishing with Betty and Veronica, but the girls only cause chaos.
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Jalopy Jitters

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humorous, teen
unnamed car buyer
Archie ol' buddy, why the look of gloom?
Archie is in debt and forced to sell his jalopy. So, the gang surprises him by using their money to repair Archie's car. Too bad Archie sold the car before he could discover the surprise.
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Star Gazing!

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humorous, teen
Mrs. Williams
Just look at this picture of Rock Bottom! Isn't he precious?
Betty and Veronica compliment the stars in a magazine, but can't seem to compliment a woman on her baby.
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Just Plain Hairlessness!

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humorous, teen
According to this article, men become bald because of the intense activity of their brains!
Betty's read an article on why men become bald.
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Ladies Man

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humorous, teen
Ronnie! What do you find most attractive about Archie?
Veronica says that she finds Archie attractive because all the girls want him. So, Archie decides to date other women besides Veronica.
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Riddles on Parade

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Betty Fun Page
What's this?
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Activity page that includes a guess-the-picture, a complete-the-picture, riddles, a number puzzle, and a word ladder.
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[untitled]

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Archie Fun Page
By starting at the correct number you can spell out a famous saying - try it!
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Activity page that includes a word puzzle, a letter puzzle, an activity to find two squares that are exactly alike, and a copy-the-picture.
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Shape Your Face

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non-fiction
A little help from you is all that nature needs to give your face its most alluring look.
Tips on how to make your face look beautiful based on its shape.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was Shape Your Face [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Lover

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humorous, teen
Andy
Now, there's a girl I'd like to get next to!
Archie convinces Moose that he is a real ladies man and should date other girls. Unfortunately, the plan backfires when he insists that all girls are his and beats up anyone who dates a girl.
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Mother Knows Best

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humorous, teen
Wow!! How beautiful!
Betty is upset that Archie only has eyes for Veronica, even though Betty is well-dressed and Veronica is dressed for gardening.
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FlagArchie's Girls Betty and Veronica #39 published November 1958
was Mother Knows Best [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Can't Sand It!

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Whew!
Li'l Jinx causes a mess in the house after playing in the sandbox.
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Double Exposure

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humorous, teen
What do you think, Betty? Is it too daring?
Veronica and Betty are chagrined that no one seems shocked or excited by their bikinis.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was Double Exposure [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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[untitled]

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humorous, teen
Surfing With Betty and Veronica
Why in the world do you bother coming if you don't like to surf?
Veronica wonders why Betty comes to the beach if not to surf.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Beach Peach

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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was The Beach Peach [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Five pictures of Veronica Lodge posing in bathing suits.
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The Gold Bug

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humorous, teen
Fortunate one, you are gazing at the golden scarab of the mighty pharoahs! The jewel of the Nile! The power that ruled an empire!
Archie shows off a gold necklace from the days of Ancient Egypt.
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Rogue Male

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humorous, teen
The grass is always greener in the other fellow's yard!
Archie tries asking Moose politely to date Midge.
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[untitled]

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humorous, teen
Dorothy
But why do you want to cover me with sand??? I'm comfortable this way!
Betty and Veronica want to cover Dorothy with sand becuase she is wearing the most attractive bikini on the beach.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Hat's The Stuff

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humorous, teen
Urp!
Moose gives the checkroom girl a big tip because she gave him a hat.
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Tell-Tale Test

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humorous, teen
I just gave the students a French exam!
Miss Grundy gives the kids a tough exam.
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Jughead's Daffynitions

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humorous, teen
Anatomy--- something that everybody has.. only it looks better on a girl.
Humorous definitions for anatomy, desk, coach, and bachelor girl.
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The Critic

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humorous, teen
unnamed clown
That guy is getting my goat! He hasn't cracked a smile all evening!
Jughead goes to watch a clown.
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Channel Chortles

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humorous, teen
As a public service the sponsor refuses to relinquish this time for a windy political debate
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Humorous gags related to television.
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Trouble Maker

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humorous, teen
But why, Ronnie! Why does Archie always give your father such a hard time?
Betty and Veronica unwittingly cause disaster after disaster for Mr. Lodge, while he assumes that Archie is behind it all.
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FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #34 published September 1965
was Trouble Maker [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Betty's Coloring Page

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humorous, teen
Betty does the hula.
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[untitled]

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teen
Jughead with Archie Digest
Hey, Archie fans! Here's another super comics digest and it's loaded with 160 pages of stories and fun in full color!
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Advertisement for Jughead With Archie Digest (Archie, 1974 series) #4.
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[untitled]

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Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

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teen
Archie Comics Digest
160 pages of stories and fun in Archie's full color comics digest
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Advertisement for Archie Comics Digest (Archie, 1973 series) #7.

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