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Issue: Laugh Comics Digest #39
Publication Date: March 1982
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Issues: #39 of 200 Issues (237 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Close-Up Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 132
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0271000699739
Price: $0.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 40 (32 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Victor Gorelick (editor); Richard H. Goldwater (editor-in-chief)
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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
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Inker(s): ? (Katy Keene figure)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Jughead Jones; Betty Cooper; Josie McCoy [inset]; Katy Keene [inset]; Sabrina Spellman [inset] Salem [inset]
First Line: Of course, I'm payin' attention, Dad...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Redrawn from the cover of Archie's TV Laugh-Out #26.
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The Champion

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Mary lights into Fred after he criticizes the music Archie likes to listen to.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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An Evening to Remember

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: After embarrassing Veronica by asking her to split the check at a restaurant, Archie finds himself on the outs.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Gift Rapped

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pals 'n' Gals #22 published September 1962
was Gift Rapped [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Tale of the Tiger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagArchie's Double Digest Magazine #58 [Direct Edition] published April 1992
as Tale of the Tiger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Winter Wonderland

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Jughead Jones; Sabrina Spellman; Aunt Hilda; Salem
Synopsis: Sabrina uses her magic in various ways when she joins her friends for some winter fun.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagEverything's Archie #7 published April 1970
was Winter Wonderland [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: The author mistakenly refers to Salem as "she".
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Bad Performance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie at Riverdale High #5 published February 1973
was Bad Performance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Ghostly Riddles

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Archie's fun fact about diamonds isn't the same as Veronica's.
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Reprint Notes: from Archie daily (Creator's Syndicate) #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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My Gain Is Your Loss

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #170 published February 1970
was My Gain Is Your Loss [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Discovery

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mr. Svenson Gag Bag
Character(s): Svenson the janitor; Mr. Weatherbee
Synopsis: Svenson has a message that he can't get to Mr. Weatherbee in time.
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Reprint Notes: from Archie daily (Creator's Syndicate) #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Around the Whirl

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pal Jughead Annual #7 published January 1959
was Around The Whirl [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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The Horse of Portugal

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Synopsis: Article on a breed of horse native to Portugal.
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Pages: 1
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Where the Action Is

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Little Archie Andrews; Little Jughead Jones; Little Veronica Lodge
Synopsis: Little Archie asks Jughead for money and expects an honest answer.
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Pages: 1
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The Cooking Lesson

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagLittle Archie #64 published March 1971
was The Cooking Lesson [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Li'l Jinx Quiz

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
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Messin Lesson

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, teen
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie Giant Series Magazine #207 published December 1972
was Messin Lesson [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Thread Picker

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sabrina Tricks
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie's TV Laugh-Out #3 published June 1970
was [untitled] [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Snow Glow

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Jughead and Archie hate the snow until Betty brings up a benefit of the snowfall.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, informational
Character(s): Katy Keene; Errol Swoon; Danny O'Connel; Sis; K.O Kelly; Randy Van Ronson; Chubby
First Line: I hate to do this
Synopsis: As a publicity ploy, the studio sets Katy up with a dinner date with Errol Swoon, a fact that doesn't please K.O. or Randy in the least.
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Pages: 5
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Once Upon a Mattress

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Li'l Jinx; Hap Holiday
Synopsis: Hap will read Jinx a bedtime story once Jinx stops bouncing off the bed.
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Pages: 1
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Torrid Text

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Josie James; Melody Valentine; Pepper; Alexander Cabot III
Synopsis: Pepper accidentally gives Alexander the wrong notebook and the girls must retrieve it before their intimate secrets are all compromised.
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From Content Item: FlagLaugh Comics #147 published June 1963
was Torrid Text [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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A Coal Goal

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLaugh Comics #228 published March 1970
was A Coal Goal! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Oh, Say Can You Ski?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagArchie's Pal Jughead Annual #7 published January 1959
was Oh, Say Can You Ski? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews
Synopsis: Jughead gives Archie a movie recommendation.
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Reprint Notes: from Archie daily (Creator's Syndicate) #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Young in Heart

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Miss Grundy; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper; Mr. Weatherbee; Miss Haggly; Prof. Flutesnoot; Svenson the janitor
Synopsis: Stung by criticism that her look is outdated and unattractive, Miss Grundy tries a more contemporary look, then immediately fears being laughed at.
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Pages: 6
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Moon Madness

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, superhero
Character(s): Super Duck; Fauntleroy; Major Heddache
Synopsis: Super Duck demonstrates a new jet engine he invented for the military.
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Pages: 7
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Moose Mason; Reggie Mantle
Synopsis: Moose tells Reggie a vending machine is broken.
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Reprint Notes: from Archie daily (Creator's Syndicate) #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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What's in a Name

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
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From Content Item: FlagArchie at Riverdale High #16 published June 1974
was What's in a Name [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Sounding Off

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Icecapades

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Feature(s): Archie
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper
Synopsis: Irritated that Reggie's prowess at barrel-jumping has impressed Betty and Veronica, Archie decides to jump one extra, with disastrous results.
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Pages: 1
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Cold Day in July

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Ethel Muggs; Alice Cooper
Synopsis: Even Veronica becomes incensed by the cavalier manner in which Archie treats Betty and insists he take her out. But when Archie shows up for the date, Betty is so ecstatic that she becomes her own worst enemy.
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Pages: 6
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The Key to the Problem

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 1
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First Aid

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Li'l Jinx; Hap Holiday
Synopsis: Hap tries to treat Jinx's injured knee. But first he must deal with her shrill screaming.
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Pages: 1
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Bubble Trouble

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): The Archies [Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Veronica Lodge; Betty Cooper]; The Rock Critic; Little Harry
Synopsis: The Archies are dismissed by an influential music publication as "bubblegum". The critic suggests they attend a Little Harry concert to learn what real rock is. But Little Harry is more of a fan than anyone suspects.
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Pages: 5
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Explanation Fascination

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
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From Content Item: FlagEverything's Archie #22 published October 1972
was Explanation Fascination [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Dark Lark

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge; Mrs. Lodge; Fred Andrews; Mary Andrews
Synopsis: Archie finds that the early '70s energy crisis has its advantages when a city-wide blackout traps him at the Lodges' house.
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From Content Item: FlagArchie at Riverdale High #16 published June 1974
was Dark Lark [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
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Knuckle Chuckle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagArchie & Friends Double Digest Magazine #11 [Direct Edition] published February 2012
as Knuckle Chuckle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Reggie Mantle; Archie Andrews; Mr. Weatherbee; Prof. Flutesnoot
Synopsis: Reggie gets a shot in on a visiting Russian exchange student.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Archie daily (Creator's Syndicate) #?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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