Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) comic books 1963

"Point of View," art by Harry Lucey; The faculty is so used to the same old grind that they don't notice when a creature from outer space registers as a student. "Having a Ball" one-page story, art by Dan DeCarlo; Betty thinks Veronica has a bowling ball in the bag she brings to the bowling alley, but in reality it is just her makeup bag. "The Beast from Space," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Rosenberger; A monster creature from outer space, curious about hydrogen bomb testing, comes to Earth; The Fly and Fly Girl are unable to stop it until they lure it to an H-bomb test. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Big Business," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx finds no buyers for her old toys until she starts giving trading stamps. Archie Club News. "The Phantom," pencils by Harry Lucey; When Moose threatens to smash him after school, Archie tries to get a detention so he'll be kept after school; Unfortunately Archie's infractions are so blatant that Mr. Weatherbee thinks he's having hallucinations. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Bob White. "Battle Lines," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie's announcement that he's going to "mop up the floor" with Archie in the gym brings all the boys to the gym that night to see it happen. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "She Skiers" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty asks Ronnie if she feels inferior to all the champion girl skiers on the slopes. "The Secret Word," art by Bill Vigoda; Inspired by "You Bet Your Life," Mr. Weatherbee runs a contest where any student who says the "secret word" gets excused from homework; Reggie and Archie bully a freshman into helping them find out what the secret word is. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "In Full Charge," script and art by Joe Edwards; This year, Li'l Jinx gets to plan her own birthday party. Archie Club News. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1962; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 246,491. "Forget It," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Mr. Tuttle tells Melody to "forget" about something he asked her to do, she takes him literally and tries to drive it out of her mind completely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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"Lip Service"; Wanting to look more mature, Archie borrows a fake mustache from Jughead's disguise kit. "Glue Stew"; After Veronica breaks a heel on her shoes, Archie tries to glue it back on, with hair-raising results. "Final Edition," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody uses a surprising amount of wiles to secure an interview for the school paper with movie idol Tyrone McSwoon. "Vote Notes!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is nominated for class President and her campaign may ruin her father. Archie Club News. "To Drive, Or Not To Drive"; Fred will allow Archie to borrow his car only after Archie proves to him that he is a safe driver. "Snow Job" half-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica forgets an appointment with Archie. "Pip of a Dip" half-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hal Cooper grows impatient to get the bathroom from his daughter, Betty. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

"Hearts 'n' Flowers!"; A secret admirer sends Veronica roses; Archie gets jealous and goes to the florist, where the counter girl tells him there was a mixup and the roses were supposed be sent to a Veronica Levine. "Medic Mania" one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Betty and Midge are fans of the handsome doctors on the medical TV shows; Veronica thinks studying to be a nurse is a better way to be around all those handsome doctors. "Carry On," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Pepper fends off Sock's awkward advance when he scoops her up on the premise that he's helping her carry her books. Archie Annual ad. "Good Night!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Ga Ga spends the night with Jinx, causing Hap some aggravation. Archie Club News. "Toss and Turn," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie douses Archie with a bag of water so he won't be able to keep his date with Veronica; Archie tries to get revenge on Reggie by tossing a bag of water at him, but ends up hitting Veronica instead. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Rocker Bye Baby," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a rocking chair for Mr. Weatherbee, leading to lots of "off your rocker" jokes from Jughead. Party Pin Up of Archie, Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Test Pattern," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica tells Mr. Weatherbee that Betty "cheated" during a test. Archie Annual ad. "The Model Muddle!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and her daddy are scared by Greg's plastic model of a giant fly. Archie Says: Nylon Means Strength U. S. Royal Bike Tires ad. Archie Club News. "A Small Favor," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Josie wants to see a movie, Alex whisks her away to the nearest theatre that's playing the film--which happens to be in another state. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Chiller Diller," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After going to see a scary movie, the girls are afraid to walk home alone at night. "A Girl's Conception of Baseball," script by George Gladir, art by Bill Vigoda; Gags based on the assumption that girls know nothing about baseball. "Finders Weepers," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Reggie finds a gold watch and wants to keep it, but his friends shame him into putting an ad in the paper advertising that he found it; But he didn't say which newspaper he'd put it in. The World of Jughead ad. "Flip-Tops," script and art by Joe Edwards; Daddy teaches Li'l Jinx how to win at flipping baseball cards. Archie Says: Nylon Means Strength U. S. Royal Bike Tires ad. Archie Club News. "A Real Drag," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and Pepper fear that Melody will succumb to temptation when Alex Cabot invites her over to his mansion; They try to protect their friend from Alex's advances, while he tries to get Melody away from them in his private submarine. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Bob White. "The Bad Penny," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Every time Mr. Lodge tries to spend some quality time with his daughter, Archie turns up and ruins everything; So Mr. Lodge tells Archie he's taking Veronica to New Orleans, then takes her somewhere else. "Ups 'n' Downs" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx doesn't like it when the elevator makes a quick stop. "Private Fight," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; To arouse Betty's curiosity, Archie and Jughead run past her saying a lot of weird and bizarre things; When she follows them, they handcuff her to a railing, where they've already handcuffed Veronica. Archie Giant Series ad. "You Can't Hide the Facts," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody absent-mindedly wanders off wearing a skimpy chorus-girl outfit, and wherever she goes, the sight of her figure causes men to have terrible accidents. Archie Says: Nylon Means Strength U. S. Royal Bike Tires ad. Archie Club News ad. "Nothing Doing," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie and Jughead name a ladybug "Nothing," and when Archie loses it, he confuses Veronica by saying he's looking for Nothing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.