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Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) comic books

  • Issue #301
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 301

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Cold Facts," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie endures great personal pain and suffering in order to pick wild roses for Veronica. "A Drink Think" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is reluctant to drink the hot cocoa Jinx made. "An Emotional Sign," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Jughead comes up with a sprained ankle on the morning his new job starts. "Hokey Hero," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Alan keeps showing up in the nick of time to save Josie from injury and Valerie suspects it's a fake. "Leadership," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Things go wrong all at once at the high school and everyone's first response is to run to Mr. Weatherbee to fix it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #302
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 302

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Waiting Game," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica takes forever to prepare to attend a concert with Archie; Then when she's finally ready, she can't find him. "Proof Positive" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to demonstrate to Charley his lack of sophistication. "Out of Print," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexander gets a print shop for his birthday. "What a Revolting Development," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Pop cuts Archie and Jughead off until they settle their tabs. Archie's U.S.A. Trivia page. "The Bookworm," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Fred searches for a place to hide the ten dollars he won so Archie can't get it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #303
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 303

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Scrambled Egghead", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Thinking he needs a newer, more macho image, Archie buys a skull cap in a wig shop to make people think he's bald. "He Went That-a-Way" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi can't agree on anything. "All in the Game," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica buys a new dress, defying strict orders not to, then conspires to get her father to change his mind. "Front Runner," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alan tries to convince Josie and Valerie they should start running for exercise. "Menu Mischief," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Faced with the school board replacing the cafeteria with vending machines, Archie, Betty and Jughead rally the students in an attempt to save Miss Beazly's job. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #304
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 304

    "The Fastest Blade in the West"; Mr. Weatherbee panics because the accident-prone Archie is cast as Cyrano de Bergerac in a school play and will be using a sword. Veronica Pix Puzzles page. "Oh, Brother!", pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Dilton shows Moose the meaning of brotherly love. "Notes to You!"; Charley sees a love note from Greg to Jinx and thinks it was meant for himself from Jinx. Archie Club News. "Square Rigged," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Seeing that Miss Grundy is nervous about a square dancing date, Betty gets Reggie to help build her confidence. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #305
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 305

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Missing Ingredient," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty bribes Jughead into posing as her latest crush, hoping to make Veronica want him. "A Cutting Remark," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Fred is livid that Archie isn't around to perform household chores. "As Two Shes In a Pod," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has given up baseball to imitate Gigi and the boys conspire to change her mind. "Gentle M.", pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Moose rescues a baby bird in danger, he gains a reputation as kind and gentle--a reputation that Reggie doesn't believe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #306
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 306

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "In a Pickle," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Archie salvages some discarded pickle barrels from the city dump with the intent of reselling them. "Wheeler Dealer," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx searches for wheels for Greg's soap box auto, hoping to impress him. "Lucky Me?", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Demonstrating his legendary sensitive side, Archie manages to get both Betty and Veronica mad at him inside of fifteen minutes. "The Great One," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Reggie hears that Midge will be baby-sitting and that Moose can't join her, he decides to move in; But he finds Midge's charge is just as dangerous as Moose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #307
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 307
  • Issue #308
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 308

    "Coach Catch"; Reggie beats Archie for a chance to coach a girls' bowling team but he doesn't realize that the "girls" are all retirees. "The Pretty Bird Watcher"; Fred sends Archie to get their lawn mower back from the neighbor. Archie Club News. "What a Pitcher," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx pitches a shut-out. "Two Desperate"; Archie and Jughead are hired to be waiters at Mr. Lodge's party. "National Defense"; Archie is hiding from Moose in his house but when Archie's mom tries to put him to work he decides he'd rather fight Moose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #309
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 309

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Relaxed at Last," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to follow the teachings of a book on inner peace that Betty gave him, even in the face of a trying day. "Perfection Affection" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The girls try to convince Ethel that Jughead isn't as great as she thinks he is. "The Battle of the Giants," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Coach Kleats and Mr. Weatherbee engage in a handball game to determine which one is in shape and which one is a big fat slob. "Paper Mate," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Greg is laid up with a case of gastritis, Jinx volunteers to deliver his paper route. "Date Dilemma," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Nancy tries to attract the attention of clueless Chuck. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #310
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 310

    Last 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Gravy Ain't Wavy," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie invites Jughead over for dinner; Veronica's cooking. "A Slip of the Lip" one-page story, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren; Jughead likes a little popcorn with his butter. "Write Wrong," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx impatiently waits for a letter from Greg. Reggie Puzzle; Finish the listed famous quotes. "Real Tacky," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Archie volunteers to hang wallpaper in the teacher's lounge. "Nothing But the Truth," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie plans to drive the girls to a ski lodge for the weekend; His father has other ideas. Archie's Pop's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #311
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 311

    First 30-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Knock on Jug," art by Samm Schwartz; Ethel protests that she isn't superstitious, even as she manipulates her Jughead voodoo love doll. "Chase Pace" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie and Moose pause their dispute to ogle a passing female. "One for the Book," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie goes chasing all over the neighborhood in a pouring rain searching for a book he wanted to read so he wouldn't have to go out in the rain. Hidden Word Maze with Veronica. "Paper Mates," script and art by Joe Edwards; Rather than buy Jinx an expensive Japanese doll to compete with Gigi, Hap shows her the art of origami. Jughead Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. "Fool Proof," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has a plan to eat dinner at home while he's waiting for Veronica to finish preparing for their date. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #312
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 312

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "As Others See You," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; After seeing Reggie and Jughead imitating them in the halls, Miss Grundy and Mr. Weatherbee decide to do the same to them. "Test Run," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; When Veronica spots Moose carry Midge so she doesn't have to wade in knee-deep snow, she expects whomever wishes to date her to do the same. "It's Snow Use," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is mad that Greg seems to be noticing Gigi more than her. "Switch Hitter," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton is soaked on the way to school and the only person with a change of clothes that will fit him is one of the girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #313
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 313

    A Royal Hop starring Archie. Basketball Blues starring Coach Clayton. Mort the Worry Wart and Fat Charley story. Clothes Make the Mad starring Archie. Moose pinup. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #314
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 314

    "The Specialist," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Coach Clayton tells the boys how good an athlete Coach Kleats was back in college. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. Archie's Gag Bag newspaper strip reprint by Bob Montana. "A Clean Break"; Mary wants Archie to clean and vacuum his room. "Spring Thing," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Moose can't wait to get his hands-on Reggie. "Stir Deter" half-page story; Jughead expresses his disdain for a certain radio commercial. "Flash Dash" half-page story; Jughead is the first to leave class when the bell rings, even though he is giving a class presentation. "Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble," script and art by Joe Edwards; Lil Jinx and Charley decide to hold a bubblegum bubble blowing competition. Archie Club News. "Advice with a Smile," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie wants Smithers to teach him how to be a butler. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #315
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 315

    "The Mark of a Friend"; Jughead tells Archie the score he saw on his Chemistry test and Archie is devastated that it's so low. Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. "Hand Jive" half-page story; Archie asks Jughead to give him a hand with carrying wood. Newspaper comic strip reprints by Bob Montana. "Ring-A-Ding-Ding"; Veronica accidentally loses the diamond from Chuck's mom's wedding ring. "The Spoiler," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is surprising Li'l Jinx and Greg and ruining the stuff they are buying for a surprise party. Archie Club News. "Suspicion," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie is stalking Veronica because she promised him she wouldn't date another boy for a month, but Reggie has two tickets to a rock concert and he's afraid she'll go out with Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #316
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 316

    "He Walks on Water," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge tries out Archie's water walking pontoons. "Order Ardor" one-page story; Mr. Weatherbee decides that every male student should show up for school in a suit. Archie turns up in a zoot suit. "Special Delivery"; Nancy gives Coach Clayton notes to give to Chuck. "It's About Time!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx discovers that Charley can't tell time. Archie Club News. "The Boss Man"; Archie tells Moose he needs to teach Midge who is the boss. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #317
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 317

    "The Great Deal"; Moose MasonSynopsisArchie gets a new boat, but now he has to name her and Betty and Veronica want to know who he's going to name her after. "Hit Bit" one-page story; When Moose hits the ball he really hits the ball. "Gum Game"; Archie blows a big bubble and Betty asks him to hold it, until a cute girl passes by. "Extra Special Evening"; Mr. Weatherbee has four tickets to the opera he can't use, so he gives them to Archie. "Water Fool!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Russ asks Jinx to give Charley a message when they meet at the water hole. Archie Club News. "Now Don't Hear This"; Betty and Veronica are tired of Archie and Reggie watching the game and ignoring them while they cook for them. Big Moose pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #318
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 318

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Thrill Thrall," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie dates a girl who is bored by normal thrills, but finds a ride in his jalopy exciting. "Search Lurch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie's idea of a good time at the beach isn't the same as Dilton's. "Storm Warning," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Reggie is advised to appeal to their emotional side if he wants a date from Betty or Veronica. "The Bawl Game," script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi wants to know why Jinx is so valuable to the local baseball team. "Nobody Home," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie dozes off and dreams that all of his friends are missing. Reggie Pin Up, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #319
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 319

    "Backpack Knack," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead is in charge of the backpacking trip and he plans it around the closest snack places. "Teeny Bikini" one-page story; Archie hasn't seen the new string bikinis. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Fish Flop" half-page story; Jughead goes spearfishing so he won't have to eat beans for dinner. "Pool Party"; Chucks wants to get a pool installed. "Where the Boys Are!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg and Charley try to build a rocket ship. Archie Club News. "Vacation Tribulation"; With Betty and Veronica away at a cheerleading course, Archie hangs out with a new girl, but she's an exercise nut and Archie can't keep up. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #321
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 321

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Special Program," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; To help train Mr. Weatherbee's reflexes, Coach Clayton warns that he'll be tossing things to the principal all day; As a result, Mr. Weatherbee keeps snatching things away from everybody, prompting them to think he's a kleptomaniac. "Think Out!" one-page story, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Archie tries meditating to find himself; Unfortunately he chooses Mr. Weatherbee's desk on which to do it. "Partners"; The gang decides to start a business, but Moose wants to be the "brains" of the outfit. "Flying Saucery," script and art by Joe Edwards; The kids are abducted by an alien, but quickly wear out their welcome. "Reflex Action," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls are taking a self-defense course, which makes them dangerous to approach; Especially for Archie. Big Ethel Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #322
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 322

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Be Kind to Animals," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge hurts his back so is laying on the floor when Archie arrives with a puppy for Veronica's Christmas present. "Be Kind to Animals," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge hurts his back so is laying on the floor when Archie arrives with a puppy for Veronica's Christmas present. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Josie. "Flip Quips!"; Three two-panel gags; In the first gag, Betty's mother has made her clean her room. "What's the Catch?", pencils by Dick Malmgren; Jughead and Ethel play catch while the others go skiing. "Fright Sight" half-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Reggie scares his opponents with a picture of Archie. "Archie's Gag Bag" by Bob Montana; 2 reprinted newspaper strips. "Weight Watchers," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley's friends help him stay on his diet. Archie Club News. "Island Magic," script by Frank Doyle, art by Chic Stone; Archie is worried about Jughead being too antisocial so Archie forces him to come dancing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #323
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 323

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Shoe Shoe Baby," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; To get to school after a night of freezing rain, Archie wears a pair of spiked golf shoes; But he doesn't consider what to do once he gets to school. "Tale of Travail" one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Jughead sends up a distress call. "The French Inspection," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Faced with mounting complaints about her food service, Miss Beazly serves a new dish. "A Fast Shovel," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley tries to earn some money by shoveling walks. "The Best Way"; Archie and Reggie grab a stray dog on the street to use as an excuse to meet a new girl; But the stray dog has other ideas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #324
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 324

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Dancing in the Dark," pencils by Doug Crane, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie becomes jealous of Frankie when his dancing prowess impresses Veronica. "The Cold Truth," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Chuck nearly suffers frostbite in order to look fashionable. "The Brain Storm," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx uses psychology to get Greg to stand up to Charley. Miss Grundy's "T" Shirt Puzzle page. "The Clean Scene," script and art by Dick Malmgren; People keep spoiling Ethel's good mood. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

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  • Issue #325
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 325

    Last 30-cent cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Safe Unsound," script by Dick Malmgren, inks by Joe Edwards; Mr. Lodge has a new vault installed in his office at home that he thinks is impenetrable. Sports Coach Puzzle page. "Busy Bee"; The rumor that Mr. Weatherbee is writing a book morphs into the idea that Archie is writing a book. "The Snow Poke," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Charley get revenge on Mort for spoiling their snow day. "Nome Home," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Riverdale is in the deepest grip of winter and Veronica's solution is to fly everyone to Alaska. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #326
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 326

    First 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Fail Safe," Script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie lets it slip that he's dining with Betty in order to make Veronica jealous; But the wrong ears catch the conversation and the date ends up ruined. "On the Spot," script by Frank Doyle, art by Chic Stone; Chuck tries preying on Maria's superstitious nature as a prank. "Water Boy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to even the score after Charley plays a nasty prank on her. "Smile Guile," script by George Gladir; Mr. Weatherbee handles school mishaps with public calm; In private, it's a different story. "One Horsepower," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Edwards; When Archie borrows a horse and carriage to impress the girls, Reggie sabotages the ride. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #327
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 327

    "A Little Off"; Mr. Weatherbee has had his fill of teenagers when Archie marches into his office and demands that kids get their birthdays off from school. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Josie. "The Part Owner Partners"; Fred buys Archie a share of a company--one that Mr. Lodge owns; Archie's very proud of his new title of "shareholder" but comes to regret the respsonibilities when Mr. Lodge relies on Archie's vote to break a shareholder tie. "Tied In Knots," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx works on Mort's lack of self-confidence by giving him a rope to practice rope jumping and cowboy rope tricks--none of which work out too well. "What Did You Bring?"; Archie and Jughead go hiking deep in the woods when they realize that neither one of them brought any food. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #328
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 328

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Cat-Tastrophe," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's attempt to rescue a cat stuck in a tree disrupts one of Mr. Lodge's business meetings. "Slow Burn," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Miss Beazly has to deal with a grease fire and Moose trying to help. "The Meter Maid," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to teach Charley the metric system. Puzzle; unscramble the words to find out which state capitals Veronica has visited. "Dashing Dan," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Both Archie and Mary oversleep, sending Archie into a mad rush to get to school. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #330
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 330

    "Treasure Trove"; Archie brings a metal detector to the beach; The other guys ridicule him for it, until he finds a metal-clasped diary belonging to a girl whose family owns a yacht. "Lingo Jingo"; Moose boasts that he understands Japanese; after all, he knows what his Japanese TV says. "Get the Point"; Jughead tries to show off Hot Dog's tricks, but he refuses to do any stunts when Reggie is watching. "Archie's Gag Bag" half-page story; Pop Tate thinks Archie is convincing Jughead to gamble; Archie is Mr. Lodge's golf caddy, and they mistake mushrooms for golf balls. "Lemon Aid"; To attract customers to Li'l Jinx's faltering lemonade stand, Greg performs some live, one-man shows on the sidewalk. "Energy Crisis"; When Betty informs Archie that an important doubles tennis match was rescheduled for today (as he was wearing himself out cleaning the garage), Archie seeks a personal trainer at his dad's gym for a crash fitness session. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #332
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 332

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Horseman Hassles," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie doesn't much like horseback riding but he does appreciate the pretty riding instructor. "To Be or Not"; Archie says he'd like to be the King of Riverdale which makes everyone tease him about it. "Take Me to Your Liter!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Charley explain the metric system. Archie Club News. Jughead's Mom Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. "What About Me?", script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica gets angry when Archie "insults" the stuffed toy he won for her at the carnival. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #333
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 333

    "Toy Trouble"; Mr. Weatherbee goes for Professor Flutesnoot's idea of using toys for teaching aids. Mr. Weatherbee - Up Tight Puzzle activity page. "Plane Talk" half-page story; Archie and Jughead use a budget airline. Archie's Gag Bag; Two reprinted Archie daily newspaper strips, with color added. "Pic Shtick" half-page story; Archie doesn't care for the pin-ups in Reggie's locker. "Center Mentor"; With Archie at quarterback, Jughead plays center for the first time. "One Day Last Summer"; The fact that Jughead once met movie star Lance Newberg makes him a local celebrity. Betty and Veronica Pin Up. "What's the Best Way to Conserve Energy?"- The Inquiring Photographer Asks Archie & the Gang; Different characters answer the title question. "The Write Note!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has trouble writing a thank-you note to Aunt Bertha. Archie Club News. "English Lesson"; The gang tries to help Moose pass his English test. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #335
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 335

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Birthday Suit," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren; Archie and Mr. Lodge both buy birthday presents for Veronica; But the deliveries get mixed up and she thinks the expensive coat is from Archie. "Hi, Neighbor," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren; The woman Archie almost ran down with his car turns out to be Betty's new neighbor. The Final Conclusion Puzzle in which you place the numbered letters into the numbered spaces to find out how Archie deals with girls. "Out in the Cold," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx keeps getting hit with snowballs when no one is in sight. "It's Car-isma," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Archie has a funny story about someone else's misfortune, but Veronica has him beat. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #336
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 336

    "A Lift for a Chairlift" Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Mapmaker Mapmaker," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie goes on a map drawing frenzy and gives the girls a route to drive to prove that they can't read a map. "Moon Tune" half-page story; Jughead prefers to read in the moonlight than spend time talking to Ethel. Jughead's Gag Bag. Moose's Mental Yoks Puzzle page. "Golden Throat"; Chuck talks to his plants to try to get them to grow. "Taking a Stand!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx stands up for her right to privacy. Archie Club News. "The Worry Wart"; Coach Kleats frets about his basketball team. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #337
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 337

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Memories," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie tries to surprise his parents with big band records he found at a garage sale. Pinning It Down Puzzle; Fill the numbered letters into the corresponding numbered blanks to find out what Coach Kleats says. "Blast Off," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie helps Dilton to get his model missile out of a tree. "Gala Game," script by George Gladir; Veronica brags to Betty about how her cheerleader squad out-performed the opposing squad. "Belly Laughs," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley instructs Mort on how to deliver a joke in a funny manner—for a fee. "Unglued," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Miss Beazly makes a pie so sticky that it glues Mr. Weatherbee's mouth shut. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #338
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 338
  • Issue #339
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 339

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Mr. Good Guy," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie tries to ingratiate himself to both Mr. Lodge and Mr. Weatherbee by passing on a stock tip from one to the other. "Sweet Scentiment," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Frankie tries to prepare for a date with Maria, but his cold begins to get in the way. "Ice Creamed", script and art by Joe Edwards; After seeing Gigi on a commercial for ice cream, both Greg and Charley buy her some to try to ingratiate themselves to her. Veronica's "No-No" Puzzle in which you insert the numbered letters into the corresponding numbered blanks to see what Veronica is thinking. "Practice Makes Perfect," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Moose tries to become more popular by telling jokes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #343
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 343

    "Raiders Digest"; The Riverdale gang as Viking warriors and maidens. "Swing Zing" one-page story with Archie and Reggie. Moose's Riddlers word puzzle, art by Joe Edwards. "The Show Off"; Chuck tries to impress Nancy at the beach but he ends up getting himself in trouble. "A Weighty Matter," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort tries to help Charley lose weight. Archie Club News. "Lunch Break"; Mr. Lodge is very pleased with his new inflatable raft, but it doesn't seem to be as relaxing in the pool as he had hoped. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #345
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 345

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Wait Till He Gets Here," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge buys a parrot and tries to teach it to heckle Archie. "True Love," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Chuck is caught in the middle between Nancy's desire for a beau who'll stand up for himself and his father's curfew for the football team. The Tough Football Test puzzle page with Coach Kleats. "The Loser," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx suggests Mort write a book about his phenomenal bad luck. "The Adventurers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and Jughead decide to leave Riverdale and seek a life of adventure. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #346
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 346

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Toast to the Host," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; Archie's dad is worried about the Christmas bills; Archie collects money from all the kids to throw a birthday party for everyone's parents. "The Unwanted," pencils by Bob Bolling; A female science freak is becoming a nuisance to Dilton, so he asks his pal Moose for advice; Moose, unable to answer the question, turns to Reggie for help. "Santa Is Coming," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort is seen wishing on a star--wishing that his friends would notice him more and pay attention to him; Just as he's deciding it's a waste of his time and that nothing interesting happens to him, three flying saucers, named "Santa Maria", "Nina" and "Pinta," zip up out of nowhere, before taking off. Archie Club Member ad. Jughead Digest ad. "Memories," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Jughead visits Archie, and notices that Archie's calendar is four days behind; Upon removing the old pages from the calendar, Jughead notices that Archie has written "Concert" on the current date. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #347
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 347

    Last 35-cent cover. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Most Alarming," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead's mom works out a to-the-minute schedule to get him up and ready for school. A Late Night Call activity page in which you color in the designated letters to find out Mr. Weatherbee's response. "There's Magic in the Music," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; An acquaintance of Archie's who has gone on to become a famous entertainer visits and Archie is worried about how he will relate to Fred and Mary. "Snow Feat," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi plot revenge against Charley for being hit by snowballs. "The Learning Process," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Fred decides to use punishment as a means of reducing Archie's clumsy accidents. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #349
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 349
  • Issue #350
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 350

    "The Wool Gathers," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie tries to hide from Veronica when the sweater that she made for him starts to unravel as he's wearing it. Moose's Riddles? activity page. "Sidewalk Superintendent," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Pops has some new cement put down in front of his shop. "Guess What?", script and art by Joe Edwards; An April Fool's tale where the characters interact with the reader. Archie Club News. "Hostess with the Mostest"; Miss Beazly decides to dress up for work and act as a restaurant hostess rather than a mean lunch-lady. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.