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Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) comic books

  • Issue #401
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 401

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Home Sweet Home," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mary leaves on a sales training course, meaning Archie and Fred must survive without her. Mr. Lodge's Puzzle Page. "Speak Up," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog begins talking, but Jughead can't get anyone to believe him. "Bugs a la Carte," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Maureen and crew stop at an intergalactic fast food restaurant; There they meet up with a grossnik battleship crew who also stopped for lunch. "What a Seat-uation," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee asks Svenson to repair his office chair before the Superintendent's inspection. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #402
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 402

    Cover pencils Dan DeCarlo. "Hi Arch, Ol' Pal!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Archie is mad at Jughead for not giving him enough space so Jughead agrees to leave him alone for a while and then everyone misses him. "Broom Zoom" one-page story; Sabrina gets hiccups while riding on her broom. "The Cut-Rate Red Carpet," script and pencils by Lori Walls, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Marvelous Maureen and her crew get rescued by the grossniks but their plan is to sell her to Gumbrayne. "This Clown for Hire," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Jughead get a job as clowns. Archie's Club News. "Say Cheese"; Glenn falls off a cliff while having his picture taken but grabs onto a branch. "It's a Miracle," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica is mad at Archie because she had to pay the bill at Pop's; He asks for a miracle and finds a piece of jewelry that he gives to Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #403
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 403

    Cover pencils Dan DeCarlo. National Child Safety Council public service announcement with the Archie gang. "The First Day of School," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; It's the first day of school and things just keep going wrong for Archie. "Guess Who?" half-page story; Archie forgot to get a drink with his lunch. "Question and Answer" half-page story; Ethel thinks she has an inferiority complex. "Dropping In"; Glenn Scarpelli thinks his fans are the greatest. Dilton's Puzzle Pals! half-page by Rod Ollerenshaw. "Highs and Lows," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Dilton becomes the weatherman on the high school's new TV channel. Untitled story, script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; To get Moose to stop beating people up, Midge has Moose try painting. Archie's Club News. "Science Friction," script and art by Joe Edwards; Professor Flutesnoot has an encounter with aliens. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #404
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 404

    Cover pencils Dan DeCarlo. National Child Safety Council public service announcement with the Archie gang. Untitled story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Veronica is upset when Archie doesn't run one of Veronica's stories in the school paper. "The Vending Machine" half-page story; Archie has trouble with a vending machine. "Rock Yock" half-page story; Archie would like to rock all night. "The Way to Go"; Fred is puffing and wheezing and needs directions. "Family Affair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rod Ollerenshaw; Sabrina meets Walter at the health club because she's embarrassed of him meeting her family. "He's a Cut-Up" half-page story; Reggie is cutting Archie's article for the school paper. "Popper Swapper," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead starts with an old popcorn popper and trades with friends until he ends up with a used car. Archie's Club News. Mrs. Andrews' Food Page! activity by Rod Ollerenshaw; Unscramble the words. "A Nose Win Situation," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Despite his cold, Coach Kleats is determined to help the football team practice for the championship. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #405
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 405

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. National Child Safety Council public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Winter Sports," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by James DeCarlo; Archie puts toboggans under the wheels of his car and pushes it down a hill. "Bow-Wow Chow" one-page story; Hot Dog isn't happy with his new dog food. Salem's Cat Word Find puzzle. "Winter Wishes," script by Mark Esposito, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica finds out that Archie is planning to fake an injury while skiing to get her to wait on him hand and foot. "Joan and Brenda"; Two female fans go to Glenn's house to meet him. Archie Club News. "A Late Charge" half-page story; Jughead is late for school because he woke up too late. "Stuff It," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Rudy Lapick; Moose is trying to gain wait for football and Midge gains right along with him much to her dismay. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #406
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 406

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Big Business Deal," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg inks by Mike Esposito; Archie gets an idea to sell firewood, but it's too late in the season. "In the Sweet By and By" one-page story, script and pencils by Nate Butler, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie meet Veronica's new dog, Saccharine (who's a substitute for her former pet Sugar). Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid distribution): 55,164; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid distribution): 61,478. "The Final Touch," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie and Valerie plot to break up Melody and her new, horrible boyfriend. "Late," script and pencils by Joe Edwards, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Weatherbee demands to know why his teachers are showing up late for work. Archie's Club News. Worry Code Puzzle with Mr. Andrews. "The Computer Age," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Pop isn't making any profit at the Chok'lit Shop until he installs video games, but then he gets hooked on playing them himself. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

  • Issue #407
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 407

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. You Make the Choice anti-smoking public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Model Student," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie follows Veronica to her art class but the teacher says that if he wants to stay, he has to act as the model. Word search puzzle with Miss Beazly. "Signs of the Times," script by George Gladir, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie designs some new signs for the hallways at Riverdale High. "Horoscope Happenings," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman; Riverdale teens and how they interpret their horoscopes. "Work Quirk," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sabrina's relatives kept her home for a week to concentrate on her magical studies, so now they try to help her catch up when she goes back to regular high school. Fashion Whirl page with Sabrina, art by Dan De Carlo. "To My Best Girl," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Rex W. Lindsey, inks by Jon d'Agostino; Archie uses his dad's rare stamp on a letter, so Fred has to figure out to whom it was sent. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #408
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 408

    "Movin' on Up!", script by Rich Margopulos, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by James DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead decide to move out and get a place together. Statue of Liberty Quiz (Dilton's Puzzle Pals). "Gag-Gig," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Alex gets a gig for the Pussycats at a magician's club. "Film Flam," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie's film ends up causing a pie fight at Pop Tate's. Archie Club News. "Stunt Stint," script by George Gladir, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead enters Hot Dog in a contest for dogs that do tricks. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #409
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 409

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "The Unkindest Cut of All," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie plays hard to get and ignores Veronica for three days but she doesn't even notice. Things That Smell!! Word Search with Hot Dog. "Art Smart"; Veronica says she doesn't have room for Jughead's painting but he makes it fit by cutting it in half. "The Clean-Up Hitter" ad featuring Archie and Dave Winfield. "Full Effect," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Lodge wants to relax on his chair outside and listen to music and just be left in peace but Archie decides to move Mr. Lodge in his chair while he's sleeping so he can get the full stereo effect from the speakers—which are located next to the pool. "Animal House," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Professor Flutesnoot and Coach Clayton both try to get Mr. Weatherbee to go to the cafeteria during classes but he refuses and says there's no reason for people to eat between meals. "Pair Flair"; Silent comic story of Archie and Dilton picking up girls at the beach. "For Goodness Sake," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hilda reprimands Sabrina for using her magic to do good deeds and insists she start doing mischief. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #410
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 410

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Exam Cram!", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has to study for a test but there's too much noise everywhere he goes. "No-thanks for the Memories," script by Nate Butler, pencils by Nate Butler; Archie's father says that it's time for Archie to get serious about life and set some goals. Cap'n Crunch ad with Archie and the gang. "Track Pack" half-page story; Sabrina and Ambrose are at the racetrack. "A Blast from the Past"; Veronica and her family are on a trip to Venice. "The Perfect Gig," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alex gets the girls a gig at the car show but they quit because everyone is more interested in the cars. "A Couple of Dumbbells," script by Jim Ruth, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee's doctor tells him to go to a health club, but when he arrives, he sees Archie and Jughead working there. Miss Grundy Reverse Riddles page. "Bark Lark," script by George Gladir, pencils by Samm Schwartz; Hot Dog acts tough towards other dogs while he has a leash to hold him back but becomes a coward when the leash snaps. "Chemistry Class," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Bob Bolling; Professor Flutesnoot tells Dilton to teach the new girl about their chemistry class and he finds out they have some chemistry between them. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #411
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 411

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. For Safety's Sake... Buckle Up! public service announcement with the Archie gang, pencils by Stan Goldberg. "The Big Chase, script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and the gang are in a ski chalet watching a video of last year's Sadie Hawkins race; They decide to run the race again; The boys get a head start; Jughead has worn a slick vinyl suit so when Ethel goes to grab him she misses and gets their ski instructor instead. Futures Scramble word puzzle with Moose. "Spell Spiel," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Sabrina and her aunts arrive at a ski resort but there's no snow; Seeing an unhappy family leaving Sabrina wants to make snow but Aunt Hilda tells her not to and that snow is on the way. "The Cafeteria Blues," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Miss Beazly starts to wonder if she's appreciated; Mr. Weatherbee is angry with her in the mornings until after she's served him his breakfast; The stundents arrive in hordes, insult her food and then throw half of it away. "Snow Snafu" one-page story, script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz. "The Cure," script and pencils by Hy Eisman, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee gets very upset every time he hears Archie's name; Mrs. Grundy suggests he see a hypnotist she heard about on the radio. Archie's Club News. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.