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Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) comic books 1980-1989

  • Issue #1
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 1

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Meet The Gang," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pop Tate introduces the residents of Riverdale. "You Know It's Time to Be Suspicious When....," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Single panel gags playing off the premise if you see one thing it really means something else. "Bringing Up Esmeralda," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina takes Esmeralda to a ski resort. "Gimmick Happy," script by Bill Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Alex thinks the group needs to change their image, again. Archie Club News. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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

    Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. "Snow White and the Three Giant Dwarfs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The story of Snow White with its characters played by the Riverdale teens. "TV Goes to the Dogs," script by George Gladir, art by Henry Scarpelli; Hot Dog imagines what television would be like if all the shows were about dogs. Reggie's Word-O-Rama! puzzle. "High Jinx," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Chic Stone; The girls have trouble shooting their new music video because disasters keep popping up. Archie Club News. "Motel Magic," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Sabrina and Aunt Hilda go away to a witches' convention and leave Salem at a pet boarding hotel, where his powers cause havoc for the human keepers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #3
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 3

    Cover by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Jack and the Escalator," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jack trades his comic book collection for some magic pizza pie crusts which turn into an escalator. Archie's Club News. "No Contest," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina's aunts are scandalized at the swimsuit Sabrina wears to a bathing beauty contest, but she wins in spite of their magical interference. "The Fat Cat!", script by Bill Webb, Jr., pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody is frantic because she thinks she's overweight, but fortunately it's all due to a broken scale. The New Archies ad. "Billboard Mentality," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie wants Pop to give him a job, and he has all kinds of great ideas for advertising, but they end up costing much more money than they bring in in business. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #4
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 4

    Cover pencils by Dan De Carlo. You Don't Need Drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "High Noonish," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Hy Eisman; On the Marshal's wedding day, he vows to hang up his guns and turn in his badge. Archie's Club News. "Gig Gala!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Hy Eisman; Alex books Josie and the Pussycats on a hectic European tour, giving them no time to relax. "Law Score," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Since Sabrina and her aunts have watched countless hours of courtroom television shows, they assume they can defend Cousin Ambrose in court when he is ticketed for jaywalking. "A Noisy Lesson," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee tries to convince Archie that he knows all about solving problems. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • 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.

  • Issue #12
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 12

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Beauty and the Beasty," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Parody of Beauty and the Beast; Beauty goes to live with the Beast after her father steals some roses from the Beast. "Gift-Rapped," script by Bill Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra only wants designer wrapped presents under her Christmas tree. "Christmas in New York," script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Della puts all the mortals in New York City to sleep for 2 days so Christmas passes them by. "If the Suit Fits!", script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Weatherbee tries to lose weight to fit into his Santa suit. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #13
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 13

    Last 75-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Robo-Teen," script by George Gladir, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie has part of his body replaced by robotic parts after a horrible accident on a ski slope. Archie's Club News. "Ski Scoop," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats all get injured while learning to ski; But they have more fun dancing at the lodge while Alexandra takes private lessons from a bossy instructor. AIDS awareness public service announcement with the Archie gang. "A Bad Case of Hexcups"; Sabrina develops hiccups after eating devil's food cake. Everytime she hiccups an inadvertent spell happens (hexcups). "Photo Fair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Miss Grundy reminisces about all the good times she's had at Riverdale High including when the students were the teachers and the teachers were the students. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #14
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 14

    First 95-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Kid Gluvs," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Rusty tries to make Kid Gluvs into a champion boxer. Archie's Tree Puzzle! word search. "Hairy Fairy Tale," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Hy Eisman; Sabrina needs another girl to double date at the disco and Hilda transforms herself into a younger girl; Parody of Cinderella. "It's Magic," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The dry cleaner mixes up the Pussycats outfits with a band of magicians' and magic tricks keep popping out of their tuxedos. Archie's Club News. "Talk Squawk," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Tom Moore; Archie borrows Dilton's talking computer and it disrupts his life. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #15
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 15

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "The Apeman Cometh," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Veronica and Reggie go looking in the jungles of Africa for Archie who was taken by apes as a young child. "Mortal Magic," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina has to do a report on Harry Houdini for school; Sabrina's aunts send her back in time to the 1920's to collect research. "Color Me Pink," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats play a gig and have to wear all pink outfits for J. Pinky Pinkerton. Archie's Club News. "Reference Help," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Tom Moore; Chuck and Archie go down to the fisherman's pier; Chuck takes pictures with Archie tries to hook a fish; They meet a man who catches a giant fish and try to get his picture with it but a series of mishaps happens. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #16
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 16

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Working Lass," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty comes up with an idea to merge Pop's Pizza with a jet skateboard company to get faster delivery service but Veronica steals her idea. "Costume Capers," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Josie And The Pussycats travel to Paris, California and New York for costumes for their music video. "Wedding Or Not!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina pretends to be a party girl to get out of a pre-arranged marriage. Archie's Club News. "Things To Come," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie dreams of being in the year 2039 where Riverdale is full of garbage and pollution. Victor Gorelick discusses Comic Book Pencilling. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #17
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 17

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Stunt Stint," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Hy Eisman; Archie and Betty are stunt doubles for a Lavish Studios in the 1920's. You don't need drugs public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Mall Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan Parent and Dagger; Esmeralda hates shopping at the mall and uses her magic to create mischief. "Operation Education," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Pussycats enroll in summer school. Archie's Club News. "Decisions Decisions," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie goes grocery shopping for his mother and can't decide what to buy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #18
    Laugh Comics (1987 Archie 2nd Series) 18

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Sir Ivan Hoho," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sir Ivan Hoho enters a jousting tournament to win the money to free King Richard. Archie's Club News. "Maid of Money or Here Comes the Million Dollar Melody!", script by William Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody shows up to the dance in a dress made of one and five dollar bills and starts giving out money to the boys. "Sprite Plight," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina babysits Esmeralda and takes her to the Metro Museum of History while she does research for a school report. "Ding-Dong!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie takes on a side job selling men's cosmetics at school. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.