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  • Issue #351
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 351

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Date," pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie drives his parents crazy with all of his obsessive preparations for a date with Veronica. Advice for the Green activity page in which you fill the numbered letters into the corresponding numbered blanks to find out Mr. Lodge's advice for would be golfers. "Reflect Action," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie and Jughead play a prank on Frankie so he will stop paying so much attention to his hair. "Yea, Tigers!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort tries to explain why he's rooting for the team everyone else is rooting against. Archie Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Fleeting Fame," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie wears the flower of a strange plant and suddenly everybody's nice to him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #352
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 352

    "Cabin Fever," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica invites Archie along to a trip to Mr. Lodge's cabin; Archie tries to be helpful but everything he does ends up causing Mr. Lodge to have accidents. "Turning Pages"; Unscramble the message puzzle. "Kite Fright"; Dilton runs into kite flyers everywhere. "Miss Forgiveness" half-page story; Betty has forgiven Archie for standing her up. Archie's Gag Bag; newspaper strip reprint. "Travelling in Style!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi invited Li'l Jinx to go to Paris with her. Archie Club News. "Green-Eyed Monster," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Despite Jughead's warnings that the plan will be a total failure, Archie asks the new girl in school to help him make Veronica jealous. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #353
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 353

    Cover Pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Down on the Farm," pencils by Stan Goldberg; Reggie and Veronica heckle the idea that Jughead could be a successful farmer. "The Lodges Say You Know You're Rich If" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Examples of how to tell whether you're wealthy or not. "Pop's Sundae Punch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; On doctor's orders, Pop closes the shop for a few hours in order to try to rest. "Dig That!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Directed by her horoscope, Gigi accompanies Jinx to the beach. Getting Big Ben activity page; Lead Archie's fishhook through the maze to capture the fish named "Big Ben." "Be a Sport," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; To get Veronica off of his back, Archie throws his last dime into a fountain. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #354
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 354

    "Heart Art"; It's the anniversary of the day that Archie fell in love with Veronica, and he's going out of his way to show his love for her; He buys a nice heart-shaped cake for her, then trips over a guy laying cement on the sidewalk and promptly ruins the cake; He then gets the idea to carve a heart with their initials into a tree. "Trash Bash" one-page story; Midge's trash compactor isn't working, so Moose compacts it for her. Knight Time activity page; Readers must find their way through a maze to help Archie (dressed as a knight) rescue "Lady Veronica" from the castle tower. "The Cheerleaders"; The tryouts for the cheerleading squad have just been announced; Betty and Veronica are both going to try for captain of the squad; Seeing the girls practicing, Mr. Lodge mentions that boys were on the cheerleading squad when he was young. Fun Fashions page with Veronica. "On His Toes," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is visiting Charley. As Charley offers her a piece of pie, he trips over the kitchen rug, falls on his face, and the pie lands on his head; While Charley is cleaning himself up, Li'l Jinx mentions that he's the star pitcher on his baseball team and that she's surprised that he's such a klutz. Archie Club News. "Trick Schtick"; Jughead and the gang enjoy a day at the beach; Jughead is seen reading a book called "Ventriloquism - The Art of Voice-Throwing", and tells Leroy that it will add a little excitement to their lives; After Betty refuses to let Jughead sample her lunch basket, Jughead starts throwing his voice. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #355
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 355

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Camp Champ," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; After beating the boys at every activity at summer camp, the girls devise a means to soothe their battered egos. "Player Plight" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie stands up for a teammate, but only so far. Don't Be Late activity page; Lead Veronica through the maze so she can make her date with Archie. "Metal Matter," pencils by Bob Bolling; Dilton invents a remote controlled automaton; Reggie borrows the automaton to act as his personal valet at the beach. "Rolling Along," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to teach Mort to roller skate so he can take a girl to the roller disco. Jughead Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Deal Zeal," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie finds that managing the girls' softball team isn't the dream job he imagined. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #356
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 356

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Something Different," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Feeling burned out by work, Miss Grundy decides to change her image. "Something Fishy" one-page story, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Moose devises a way to mark a good fishing spot. Weight and See activity page; Follow the line, recording each letter as you come to it, to find out what Miss Beazly said to Mr. Weatherbee. "Count Your Blessings," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Mr. Lodge forbids Veronica to buy more clothes, she conspires to get Archie to buy them for her. "Make a Wish," script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi gets angry over a perceived slight from Jinx. "Nobedience School," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead has to chase Hot Dog all over town to retrieve his lunch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #357
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 357

    "Yearn to Earn"; Archie wants an increase in his allowance, but his father wants him to earn it by doing work around the house. "Wrap Up"; Jughead tries to wrap a birthday present for Archie. "Vote Note" half-page story with Archie and Reggie. Archie's Gag Bag newspaper comic strip reprint. "Travel Ravel" activity page with Veronica. "Suggestion Congestion," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie is inundating Mr. Weatherbee with suggestions on how to improve the school. "Sneaker Snicker," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Gigi challenge Charley and Greg to a basketball game. Jughead's Ups & Downs activity page. Archie Club News. "Say Cheese"; Betty is teaching Veronica how to make spaghetti and meatballs; When she discovers that they are out of Parmesan cheese, Veronica calls Archie over to go get them more. "The Bookworm Turns" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #358
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 358

    "The Winner" Hostess Twinkies Cakes snack cakes ad with Josie. "True to Type"; Betty tries to find a Christmas gift for Archie that will compare to the expensive gift Veronica is sure to give him. "Yule Tidings" one-page story; House to house caroling; Hot Dog has a yule decoration; Veronica helps Archie trim his allowance. Archie's Gag Bag strips. Waldo Weatherbee maze puzzle. "Gent Event"; Midge makes Moose promise to be gentle at all times, not expecting him to be gentle in a football game. "No Noel!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gets taken on a trip to the North Pole to visit Santa and his new computerized workshop. Archie Club News. Jughead Pin Up. "Ski-Cart Catastrophe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Jughead put skis on a shopping a cart and use it as a sled to go down the hill. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #359
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 359

    "Heart Art"; The boys try to teach Dilton how to get women; And it works; Way too well. "Wheel Appeal"; Betty's job as a roller-skating courier makes her popular, much to Veronica's chagrin. "Save-ty First," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx learns that money can gain her friends; But, what happens when the money is gone? "Football Daze"; Archie's dad decides to relive past glories by playing some football with Archie and his friends; Unfortunately, one of those friends is Big Moose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #360
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 360

    Cover inks by Rudy Lapick. Hostess snack cakes ad with Josie. "Family Tree Glee," script by George Gladir, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead tells Archie and Dilton about some of his famous ancestors, all of whose stories have something to do with food. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during previous 12 months (total paid circulation): 100,827; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 114,714. Good Old Daze word puzzle with Miss Grundy. "Hustle Hassle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Riverdale High newspaper sponsors a contest to elect the most popular girl in school and Archie must cast the tie-breaking vote. "Attention Getter!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Egged on by Superworm, Mort gets appointed hall monitor, but the power goes to his head. Archie Club News. Laugh It Up word search puzzle with Veronica. "Soup's On," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Joe Edwards; Miss Beazly plays a prank on Archie and Jughead for daring to use her kitchen for non-culinary purposes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #361
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 361

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "It Makes Census to Me," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has a group of students asking personal questions of the other students in the name of the U.S. Census. Betty and Veronica's Mixed Bag of Fashions," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "It Suits Me," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie rushes to prepare for a date with Veronica. It's About Time puzzle page with Moose; Rearrange the scrambled words to find out what Moose did. "Out of Control," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx accidentally drops the TV remote and the next time she uses it the answers to her homework appear on the screen. "Bad Days Blues," pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; A series of accidents has half the school gunning for Chuck. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #362
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 362

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Tin Man," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Moose's attempt to build a robot predictably fails, Archie tries to help him out by hiding inside the robot and giving it life. "Pie Reply" one-page story, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Reggie get caught with their sexism hanging out. How's Business? activity page with Pop Tate; Fill in the blanks to find out how various occupations respond to that question. "All Systems Go!", script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's scheme to snatch a few more minutes of sleep in the morning doesn't go as planned. "Down In the Mouth," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Charley laughs at Li'l Jinx's plans to be a doctor, she claims to see something wrong with him. Archie's Papar Route maze. "The Dream," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Joe Edwards; Even in his dreams, Jughead isn't much of a sportsman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #363
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 363

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Book Mark," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are both adamant about not letting Archie go to the library. "Knuckle Chuckle" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose catches Reggie in mid-insult. "A Puzzling Fact" activity page with Fred Andrews by Joe Edwards. "The High Price of Oil," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Teddy is going out of his way to butter up Samson. "Candid Caricature," script and art by Joe Edwards; Russ's ability to caricature gets him in all sorts of trouble. Archie's Gag Bag reprinted newspaper strips, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. "Surprise Party," script and art by Joe Edwards; Lead Archie through the maze to his surprise party. "Stairway to the Stars," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica has the decorative post on the staircase banister removed so she and Betty can slide down it. Miss Grundy Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #364
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 364

    First 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "How to Win Friends," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie invites everyone over to play a new board game, but the complex rules soon have everyone fighting. Dig It maze with Hot Dog. "The Peace Brokers," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; To try to get their warring fathers to stop fighting, Bingo and Samantha do small chores around their houses and make their fathers think the other guy did it. "Best Seller" starring Lil Jinks, script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley is inspired to become an author. "The Swinger," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica shows Betty how to hula, with ulterior motives in mind. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #365
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 365

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Hush Puppy," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Pop confides in Archie that today is his birthday, hoping Archie will spread the news all over; But he doesn't count on the usually talkative teen keeping quiet for once. "Owe Woe" one-page story, script by George Gladir, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Archie and Jughead ask Moose to repay them in the wrong manner. Big Ethel Riddlers activity page. "Perfectly Clear," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Herman tries to show Bingo how to hit a baseball. "Finders Weepers," script and art by Joe Edwards; While playing sandlot baseball, the kids find a tin of money hidden in a tree; While the others spend their find, Jinx tries to track down the owner. "Your Number's Up," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to commit the phone number of a girl he picked up to memory. Jughead Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #366
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 366

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Hustle Hassle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to date Betty and Veronica at the same time on different sides of the beach. Jogging Along activity page; Lead Archie through the maze, past the hazards, safely home. "Nothing Doing," script by Dick Malmgren, art by Stan Goldberg; In order to spend the day doing nothing, Archie goes to extraordinary exertions to avoid his father. "Camper Damper" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal, Mort the Worry Wart, script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort describes his time in summer camp. "Play it Again, Who?", script by Dick Malmgren, art by Stan Goldberg; Samson orders Bingo and Samantha to stop playing their modern music so loudly. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #367
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 367

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Chore Uproar," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton invents a robot to do his chores; When Archie borrows it, he gets the program tapes mixed up and the robot lays waste to the Lodge mansion. Trek Wreck activity page; Place the numbered letters into the corresponding numbered slots to find out what Reggie thinks. "See Sick," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When Samson forbids Bingo from seeing Samantha, Bingo uses a blindfold to evade the ban. "Super Hooper," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort is recruited by Martians to play on their basketball team. "Reflect on This," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; A debate with Reggie over what would be best on a desert island gets out of hand. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #368
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 368

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Rich Hitch," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Two potential business partners of Mr. Lodge overhear the kids playing Monopoly and think they're listening to a high-stakes business meeting. Clicking Away activity page with Miss Grundy. "Li'l Jinx for President," script and art by Joe Edwards; Russ, Greg and Charley get together to run Greg for class President against Jinx. "Dog Gone," script by Frank Doyle, pencil by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Bingo and Samantha are distraught when Rebel takes ill, but Teddy can't work up much sympathy. "Curb Service," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica promises to give Archie a ride to school, then doesn't show. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #369
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 369

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Float Goat," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie's dirty trick to make Archie look bad backfires and turns him into a hero. Coach Kleats' Touchdown activity page. "Stupid Cupid," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Samson tries to set Samantha up with the son of one of his clients, to draw closer to the client and to get her away from Bingo. "Superworm, Little Ole Cupid" starring Li'l Jinx's Pal, Mort, script and art by Joe Edwards; Superworm tries to encourage Mort to confess his feelings to Gigi. "Record Ruckus," script by George Gladir, pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee returns to school to find the students engaged in various marathons as stunts to raise money for charity, all the brainchild of Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #370
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 370

    "Teach Me Tonight," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie has trouble with foreign languages, so Veronica makes him tapes of herself to help him learn French. "Light Sprite" half-page story; Mr. Weatherbee asks Svenson to put up some Christmas lights around the school. "Prize Present" half-page story; One of the presents has been trickily wrapped to surprise Jughead. Holiday Fashions page with Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Weather or Not," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The weather is wet and messy so Jughead offers to have a cookout in his garage. "What Do You Get Someone Who Has Everything?", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and her friends get Gigi a pair of ice skates for Christmas. Archie Club News. "Dig That Snow," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Henry Scarpelli; Teddy gets a snow plow and uses it to ruin Bingo's attempts to shovel the walk. Hostess Twinkies ad with Sabrina. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #371
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 371

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Far Out Forties," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie attends a forties-themed anniversary party for Pop Tate, reluctantly in costume. "It's the Principal of the Thing," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee throws a fit when he can't find a hanger in the coat closet. "The Inner Man," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Samantha tries to build up Bingo's confidence. "Name Fame Game," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort's wish to be famous causes Superworm to tell him a related anecdote. Activity page with Moose. "Need a Lift," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; With a date with Veronica looming, Archie gets stuck on a ski lift. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #372
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 372

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina. "Family Matters," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Veronica has a new boyfriend that she tells Archie is her cousin so he won't be angry. Statement of ownership; Average copies proceeding 12 months: 247,656; Actual copies of issue nearest filing date: 236,649. "Buy, Buy Blues," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Uncle Herman has a date but it doesn't go very well. Uncle Herman Pin Up. "Smile and the World Smiles With You," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tells Mort he needs to smile more. Archie Club News. Miss Grundy's Fashion Page by Dan DeCarlo. "Final Test," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica's father wants her to mingle with the "unrich" (a word she uses because she can't bear to say "poor"); Betty reminds her that most of her friends are actually middle-class, but Veronica replies that "to me, anybody who isn't rich is poor"; But when Betty informs her that the "unrich" wouldn't do things like use a twenty dollar bill as a bookmark, Veronica asks for advice on how to be truly "unrich." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #373
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 373

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "You Bet," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie bets Archie that he can date more girls in one month than Archie can. "Game Acclaim" one-page story, script by George Gladir; Reggie bribes Leroy to get lost so he and Veronica can be alone. Fred activity page by Joe Edwards. "Nancy Says," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Nancy wants Chuck to accept her dating other men. "Fan Male," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley asks Gigi for a date, but gets stood up later. "Space Story" starring That Wilkin Boy, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Bingo tries to use painted on depth perception to give Samson the illusion that his den is bigger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #374
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 374

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "In a Class by Herself," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Several careless remarks from students has Miss Grundy ready to retire. "Elite Conceit" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Moose and Dilton find out they're each number one academically, in their own way. Mr. Weatherbee activity page. "The Obstacle Course," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Teddy sets up booby-traps for Bingo to clear a path for himself to Samantha. But the traps snare everyone but Bingo. "The Nose Knows," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx accidentally auditions and wins a part Gigi was up for, a part she doesn't really want. "A Zest for the West," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Weatherbee bans western-style clothing at the school in anticipation of a visiting dignitary. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #375
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 375

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Loner," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The marching band needs to raise funds for new uniforms and Jughead refuses to participate in any of their fundraising efforts. "Face Case" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; How do you report to the principal's office when he doesn't want to see your face again? Mr. Weatherbee activity page. "Only a Fool," script and pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton beats Moose in a fight. Now all the local toughs want to take him on. Untitled Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort is the new captain of the cheerleading squad; Now he has to choose between Jinx and Gigi for the single opening on the squad. "Peacemaker," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Bingo and Samantha have a fight, but the vicious sniping of Samson and Uncle Herman get them back together. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #376
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 376

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "You'll Never Miss the Water Until the Well Runs Dry," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; With Riverdale facing a drought, Archie appoints himself acting water commissioner. Veronica's Lively Fashions page by Dan DeCarlo. "The Handyman's Helper, script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Svensen can't repair an air conditioning unit because Archie keeps butting in. Svensen can't repair an air conditioning unit because Archie keeps butting in. Activity page in which you decode Svensen's thought balloon. "Wallet Snatcher," script and art by Joe Edwards; At camp, Charley slips a note into the craft wallet Jinx is making, asking for a date; Later he fears he's put the note in the wrong wallet. "Picnic Schtick," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; With their team trailing Archie and Betty in a series of outdoor games, mostly due to Veronica's incompetence, Reggie conspires to fix the results. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #377
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 377

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina. "Shake a Leg," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie overhears that Archie can't afford to take Veronica to the Choklit Shoppe, so he tries to impress her by buying strawberry shakes but things don't work out as he hoped. "It's Just Ducky"; Moose thinks it's funny that Carol won't go to the dance with Dilton because she thinks he still sleeps with a teddy bear. "The Season's the Reason," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren; Archie can hardly control himself on his first day at the beach because there are so many beautiful girls around. Archie Club News. "Playmates," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mort has forgotten that it's his birthday. Betty word puzzle. "Play Ball," script by A. Gayle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie loses their beach ball to a bully but Jughead knows how to fix things. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #379
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 379

    Last 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Pool With a View," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To Jughead's disgust, the Lodge pool is appropriated for a fashion show; Archie and Reggie have a different reaction. "Animal Antics" one-page story, script and art by Dick Malmgren; Reggie tries to impress Veronica with animal imitations. "Vacation Daze," script by George Gladir, art by Bob Bolling; Under pressure from his father, Archie tries to be more like Dilton. "Hero," script by Joe Edwards; After Mort saves him from a falling brick, Charley feels indebted to Mort; And he doesn't like it. "Strained Relations," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is inflating her ego by bragging about her ancestors; It's up to Jughead to stick a pin in. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #380
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 380

    First 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Pen Pally Tally," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie writes to a pen pal magazine, seeking to meet new girls; When Veronica reads this, she answers the letter, sending along a picture of her in a red wig. Miss Beazly activity page. Moose 'n' Midge Fashion Page by Dan DeCarlo. "The Secret Word," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Chuck takes advice from Archie on achieving and maintaining calm and inner peace. "Move Over, George," script and art by Joe Edwards; Gigi accepts a small part in the school play, then begins rewriting it to suit her. "Tough Orders," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie loses a bet to Reggie and has to do everything Reggie says until an appointed hour; When Reggie begins to abuse the arrangement, Jughead steps in with a plan to make Reggie pay. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #381
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 381

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Scoop Dupe," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie surreptitiously switches assignments so he can cover a female rock band and not Archie. Amazing Pizza maze page with Archie. "Coach Reproach," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Mr. Weatherbee delivers unsolicited advice on how to play football by actually dressing and playing against the Riverdale varsity. "Way to Go," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is assigned the task of getting Charley to school on time. Dilton decode the riddles page. "Billion Dollar Taste," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Everyone agrees Jughead's new soup is the best thing they've ever tasted. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #382
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 382

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Knit Pickers," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Betty and Veronica decide to knit Archie some Christmas gifts. Activity page in which you decode the word balloon to see how Prof. Flutesnoot explains the Theory of Relativity. "Charm Chatter," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie keeps proving the power of his lucky talisman to Dilton over and over again. "Santa Is on His Way," script and art by Joe Edwards; Santa's transportation breaks down at Jinx's house. Reggie's Wise Guy Fashions page by Dan DeCarlo. "Color Coded," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Sabrina gets in trouble with the law when she zaps a fur coat out of a store display window. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #384
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 384

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "The Regal Eagle," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Dilton dons an eagle costume and assumes the duties of the school sports mascot, he inspires the basketball team to new heights. "Romantic Antic" one-page story, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Midge asks Moose to talk romantic. "Marvelous Maureen Fights the Grossniks or Shelf-Preservation," script and art by Lori Walls; Maureen and Mortimer are captured and taken before the ruler of the Grossniks for sentencing. "A Nose for News," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica plots to embarrass a new student reporter on the school paper who she feels doesn't deserve her spot. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #386
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 386

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Car-Runch," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Thinking that it's the key to his success with women, Reggie buys Archie's jalopy. Letter Perfect activity page in which you decode Moose's word balloon to see what he's saying to Mr. Lodge. Fantasy Fashion page with Marvelous Maureen by Lori Walls. "Marvelous Maureen Annoys the Grossniks or The Great Brake-Away," script and art by Lori Walls; Maureen makes it back to her ship and escapes Grossnik space; But a grossnik is able to stow away on board. "Will Power," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Advised by his doctor to cut back on his eating, Jughead shows up at a backyard barbecue to demonstrate his will power. "A Little Seedy," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's sudden appearance spells disaster for Mr. Lodge's landscaping efforts. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #387
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 387

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Wishy Washy," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica's wish at a mall fountain brings nothing but trouble for Archie. The Line Back activity page in which you decode the word balloons to find out what Archie said. "Meter Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; As a class exercise, the students must only use metric measurements and Dilton is the judge. "Happy Birthday," script and art by Joe Edwards; Charley learns everyone was invited to a surprise party but him. "Marvelous Maureen Makes a New Friend or City Fights," script and art by Lori Walls; After Mortimer and Wonder Blunder fall into the hands of unknown parties, Maureen seeks help from the daughter of a local official. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #388
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 388

    Cover art by Stan Goldberg. "Snow Woe," script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; When Archie is snowed in at a mountain cabin with Betty and Veronica, it doesn't prove to be the paradise he anticipates. Cold Facts activity page in which you put the numbered letters into the corresponding numbered blanks to find out what Jughead is thinking. "Marvelous Maureen Takes a Bath or Pendulums Are the Pits," script and art by Lori Walls; Maureen and Clarissa are saved from the atomic decalcifier, but still have to escape the bowels of Jabberjaws' mechanism. "A Snow Blow," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap buys a new snow blower, but forgets one important feature. Veronica's Fashion Collection page by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Winter Splinter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica taunts the others because they'll be stuck in the snow while she vacations in the Caribbean; But events have other ideas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #389
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 389

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Job Holder," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Veronica is incensed that Archie has taken a part-time job, as it makes him less available for her needs. "Marvelous Maureen Ditches Her Guests," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Rudy Lapick; Trying to escape the clutches of the Grossniks, Maureen teams up with Clarissa's father, who had been transformed into a giant slug. "Grade Aid," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Archie will try any method to improve his grades except studying. Punk Fashions page by Dan DeCarlo. "Zap Scrap," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina is stuck babysitting the mischievous Esmeralda. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #391
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 391

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Untitled story, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton's new robot housekeeper keeps referring to Betty as if she were male. Reggie's Fashion Flair page by Dan DeCarlo Jr. "Marvelous Maureen Turns Up Again or Over Easy, Please," script and art by Lori Walls; In an effort to escape Gumbrayne's thugs, Maureen makes a reckless flight through the city. "For Whom the Bowl Tolls," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Bowling tips from Mr. Flutesnoot prove to be anything but helpful for Archie. "Recovered Romance," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Reggie puts Frankie on to the metaphysical attraction women have to Jughead's hat. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #392
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 392

    "Mind Over Matter," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Mr. Weatherbee sends Archie and Jughead to hand the new safety rules around the school. "You Know It's Not Your Day When..."; A series of two-panel setup-punchline gags. "Marvelous Maureen Knows Her Nutrients," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "School Supplies That We Can Really Use"; A series of one-panel gags. "Tower of Power" one-page story with Archie, Jughead, and Betty. "Archie's Hall of Fame"; A series of one-panel gags. "Fuel Folly," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Stan Goldberg; Veronica is offended by Reggie's gas-guzzling sports car and likes Dilton's newest invention, a tiny fuel-efficient car. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #393
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 393

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Song is Ended," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Archies are harassed by a pair of kids with a lot of snowballs. "Vidiocy" one-page story, script by George Gladir, art by Stan Goldberg; Jughead dreams he's in a video game. Untitled Katy Keene story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten, inks by Cassie Bill; K.O. tries to leave a gift for Katy, but runs into unexpected opposition. "Marvelous Maureen Gets Off Her High Horse or Spies and Seek," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Clarissa makes a play for Wonder Blunder. Maureen is carried off by Mr. DuBois, who may be a walking time bomb. "Improper Connections," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Archie and Jughead get into a fight over an extension cord. "The Rabbit and the Ray Gun," script by Martin Greim, pencils by Brian Buniak, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Thunder Bunny pursues a man desperate to steal a toy film strip projector shaped like a ray gun. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #394
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 394

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. "Vidiocy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; The Archies try to make a music video for NTV. "Rain Refrain" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone; Jughead makes good on a promise from Archie. "Episode 16: Wards a Whammy, or "When Diplomacy Fails, Fire Works," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The inept space witch Cecily threatens to put a curse on Maureen. "Lover's Lament," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog falls in love with a cute French Poodle from a dog food commercial. "The Noose Behind the Nightly News, or It Was a Real Hang Up," script and art by Bob Bolling; The story of Wanda Wunderbuss, an anchorwoman for the NIT Nightly News; Secretly engaged to the handsome but dumb co-anchor, Gary Grimlove, Wanda begins to wonder why she's constantly sent out on dangerous assignments in foreign countries while Gary is given all the cushy jobs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #395
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 395

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Gadget Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Archie's mother and grandmother reminisce about the days before there were so many gadgets; Archie explains how much easier things are with today's push-button gadgets. "Witchcraft Tips for Teens"; Amulet that protects against grody movies, incantation for protecting diary, etc. Moose's Olympics Puzzle Page. "Marvelous Maureen Wakes up Mortimer or "Dubois' New Bod"" Episode 17, script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Exam Elan" half-page story; Other kids are showing off their high marks on the tests. "It's Later than You Think" half-page story; Archie is late for class and gets asked by Mr. Weatherbee if he knows what time it is. "Decibel Dilemma"; Archie can't study and his father says it's no wonder with the TV distracting him so he sends him upstairs. "Class Will Tell"; Veronica is a bit embarrassed to take Archie to her country club because he doesn't wear designer clothes. "You Know Your Boyfriend Isn't Too Bright If"; Midge provides some examples of Moose's lack of intelligence. Archie's Club News. "Dream On, Archie," script by Rich Margopulos, pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie dozes off and has a dream about being married to Betty and having lots of kids; He wakes up then dozes off again and has a dream about being married to Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #396
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 396

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Strange Change," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie proves there is such a thing as a personality change. "Episode 18: Marvelous Maureen Makes a Transfer Or a Dud Plan," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Maureen and Mortimer trick the Grossniks and escape in a Raider ship. "Mammoth Madness," script by John Albano, art by Stan Goldberg; After Moose falls out of a tree and bangs his head; he gets a visit from the gang who think he's gone bananas. Coach Kleats sports related word game. "Pool Party," script and art by Dick Malmgren; Archie & Jughead use Veronica's pool and mistake Mr. Lodge for a thief. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #397
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 397

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Safety Last," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's practice of beach safety rules while windsurfing places everyone around him in danger. "Instant Inedibles," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Maureen tries to ingest dehydrated Grossnik delicacies. "The Umpire Strikes Back"; Satirical science fiction story about the inhabitants of the planet "Bazeball." Pyramid Maze with Veronica. "Commercial Conniption," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; A market research team comes to Riverdale to study the effects of advertising slogans on typical teenagers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #398
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 398

    Last 60-cent cover. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Let's Dance," script by Ed Berdej, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Reggie convinces Archie not to accept an invitation to the Sadie Hawkins Dance right away and instead enjoy their sudden popularity. "Roc Beat," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Maureen's ship breaks down and lands in the middle of a giant space roc's nest. "As a Sports Person, You Know It's True Love When," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Multiple punch lines for a single set-up. "Persnickety Purse" one-page story, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Sabrina and Hilda are robbed at gunpoint. A Puzzling Page with Mr. Lodge. "A Change For the Better," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; As a science project for school, Reggie begins showering Ethel with affection to see if he can alter her behavior. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Issue #399
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 399

    First 65-cent cover. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Winterruptions," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Svenson gives Mr. Weatherbee the idea to stage a snowball fight to work out the winter-induced tensions among the students and faculty. "Rescue Party Poopers," script and art by Lori Walls; Wonder Blunder and Reptilicus attempt to rescue Maureen from the Space Roc's nest. "Late Again," script and art by Joe Edwards; Mr. Weatherbee forces Miss Grundy and Miss Haggly into a morning exercise program to cure their lethargy. "Shy Guy," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Archie and Ethel try to get Dilton over his shyness so he can ask a girl out. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.