Laugh Comics / Laugh #49
In "Time to Retire," Laurie’s attempt to get her father, Commodore Lake, to be more welcoming to her boyfriends backfires when his sudden friendliness with Wilbur leaves Laurie wondering if he’s still interested in her. With art by Joe Edwards and a cover by Bill Vigoda, this 1952 issue captures the quiet humor of teenage romance and family dynamics in a classic Archie-style setup.
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Laurie asks her father to be nicer to her boyfriends so they aren't scared to ask for dates, but Commodore Lake's change of heart means that Wilbur is too busy being friends with Laurie's father to date Laurie.
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