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Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) comic books

  • Issue #51
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 51
    • 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Worm hole. Staple rust with migration.
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    Cover art by Bob Vigoda. "The Commando," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie accidentally signs up for a commando contest and has to deal with Reggie changing the sign. "Orphans of Death," pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Pen Shumaker; The Shield battles Fishface and Five by Five. Untitled story, inks by Pen Shumaker; Black Hood comes to grips with Blackbeard, the pirate. "Communique # 17" starring Captain Commando, Boy Commandos, and Sandy MacGown, pencils by Clem Weisbecker, inks by Pen Shumaker. Untitled Marco Loco story, art by Harry Sahle. "Jughead The Gigolo" text story by Ray Cohan; When Jughead visits Archie, Archie demonstrates his burglar trap. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #53
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 53
    • INCOMPLETE. Pieces missing from multiple pages. Interrupts art and story.
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    Cover art by Bill Vigoda. Shield G-Man Club bulletin. "Archie Wrings the Belle," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie brings Jughead's southern cousin Mary Lee to the dance, not knowing she's unattractive. "Strongo, the Strong Man," pencils by Irv Novick; The Shield and Dusty investigate strange happenings at the circus. "Design for Dying" text story starring Black Hood by H. L. Cooper. Untitled story, pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Virginia Drury (as Ginger); Suzie goes to help out her Uncle Jake on his farm. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Mr. Twiddle and Fanny make a bet that Fanny must lose 25 pounds in 10 days. Untitled story, art by Don Dean; Pokey Oakey fights Mountain Man's little brother Li'l Mountain. Untitled Willy the Wise-Guy story, art by Red Holmdale; Sis makes Willy garden on his day off. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #54
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 54
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #0356280004
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    • 4" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached.
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    Cover art by Bill Vigoda. Shield G-Man Club bulletin. "This Teen-Aged Steam Age"; Archie invents a steam car; Meanwhile, Jughead picks up a tramp that hears of the invention and gets in on it for the money. Pep Puzzle Fun page. "Murder Plays a Hunch," pencils by Irv Novick; Dusty leaves the apartment because he feels something is going to happen; A strange phone call leads The Shield to chase a suspect around the waterfront. "Monkey Madness"; A monkey named Susabella causes choas around Suzie's town. Untitled The Twiddles story, art by Bill Woggon; When Gramps once again rattles on about the "good ol' days", Mr. and Mrs. Twiddle get revenge by turning off all modern appliances. "Car Trouble" text story starring Archie by Ray Cohan. Untitled story, pencils by George Harrison, inks by Pen Shumaker; During World War I, a sacred white elephant was left to die in the jungle; In modern day, Captain Commando and the Boy Commandos come across the elephant and it helps them find their Japanese enemies. Untitled Willy the Wise Guy story, art by Red Holmdale; Willy and his friend go camping in terrible weather. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #55
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 55
    • Cover detached and centerfold detached at one staple.
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    Cover art by Al Fagaly. Shield G-Man Club bulletin. "Junk for a Junket," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie accidentally sells his jalopy, so he takes Veronica on a date in a horse and carriage; Later, he causes chaos in the restaurant. "If You Could Peer Into the Future, Would You Dare?", art by Irv Novick; The Shield and Dusty fight a professor and his ape over a telescope that allows you to gaze into the future. A Pep Puzzle Page featuring riddles. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Suzie gets a job at a factory and her low intelligence results in her making mistakes. "Burning Up" text story starring Archie and Jughead. Untitled story, art by Don Dean; Pokey Oakey protects the townspeople from the Poultryman's Protective Association. Untitled Willy the Wise Guy story, art by Red Holmdale; Willy and his friend try to earn money. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $519 Pep Comics #55 CGC FN 6.0 White Pages Early Archie Appearance! Archie 1945

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  • Issue #58
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 58
    • 4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.
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    Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Car Troubles," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie borrows his father's car and discovers a dent in it, he spends half the night trying to fix it. "Murder In Act One" starring Shield (Joe Higgins), Dusty, Owl (prisoner), and Flip (seal), art by Irv Novick. "Suzie Gazes Into the Future," art by Bill Woggon; Suzie encounters Swami Rivah the fortune teller. "The Tough Guy" text story; On his way back from Jughead's house, Archie cuts through a cemetery and runs into a ghost. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Twiddles using an airbrush. Untitled story, art by Red Holmdale; introduction of Hotfoot Hobo. Untitled Dotty and Ditto story, art by Bill Woggon; Dotty reads comic books before bed and dreams about meeting the Archie characters at the Comic Castle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #61
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 61
    Auction opens January 4
    • Cover coming loose at one staple.
    • INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.
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    • Interior complete. Full length spine split. Front cover glued to first wrap. Brittleness.
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    Cover art by Al Fagaly. Untitled story, pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie hides his winning raffle ticket in an old picture frame and has to find it after his mom sells the picture. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy Keene and Sis go to Skipper Mason in search of a story they can send in to Shorten's Short Story Book. Untitled story, art by Irv Novick; An aspiring newspaper reporter named Ping Bailey leads the Shield and Dusty to an illegal liquor racket. Pep Comics Puzzle Page. Untitled Willy the Wise-Guy story, art by Red Holmdale; Willy gets an advertising job. Hollywood Gossip article. Untitled story, art by Red Holmdale; Gloomy Gus travels down to Earth and inhabits a Houdini-like magician's body. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; The Twiddles get a sleek new car. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #62
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 62
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4311774017
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    Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Puppy Love," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie brings a stray dog home, it causes trouble for the whole house, including the house itself! Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy Keene uses her good looks to seduce K.O. Kelly's football rival into spilling the team's game secrets. "Death Strikes the Hour," art by Irv Novick; The Shield and Dusty fight a pair of gangsters searching for their murderous clock. Untitled Willy the Wise-Guy story, art by Red Holmdale; Willy tries to decide how he will explain his black eye to his father. Untitled story, art by Red Holmdale; Gloomy Gus and Gabby take on the bodies of Miami Beach lifeguards. Untitled story, script and art by Joe Edwards; When the boss's rich, refined son comes over for a visit, Li'l Jinx has him play baseball with the gang and roughs him up. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #67
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 67
    • 2.5" Spine split from bottom. Cover and centerfold detached. Interior marker markings.
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    Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Hello Gang!" text story, art by Bill Vigoda. "The Teacher's Pet!", art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to stay out of trouble for a change, but with Reggie's help, his good intentions turn sour. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; As Katy Keene walks down the street every man she passes compliments her. "Yo Ho Ho - And a Bottle of Rubbing Alcohol!", art by Bill Vigoda; Archie throws a sword at Jughead who's reading Treasure Island in his attic; Startled, Jug flees, only to step on a skate, hit his head on a beam and get knocked out; Unconscious, he dreams Archie is an evil pirate. Wilbur ad. "The Publicity Agent," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx puts Bill's face on posters that say he's wanted for murder; Then posts them all over town; Bill ends up beaten and arrested by the police and given a raise from his boss. "Now You See It - Now You Don't" text story. Untitled Gloomy Gus story, script and art by Red Holmdale; When gabby runs out of halos for the pay phone, he beats the machine until all the halos spill out. "Meet Nevada Jones"; Nevada is framed by Ace, a crooked sheriff and bitter rival, and accused of robbing gold from the Wells Fargo stagecoach. Untitled story, art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica's Uncle Bumble has the hiccups; The girls try to frighten him with a bearskin rug, it scares him but doesn't cure the hiccups; Suddenly, a real tiger appears. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #68
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 68
    Auction opens January 4
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting.
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    Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Swing It, Mr. A", art by Bill Vigoda; Archie has Betty teach him how to play golf so he can take Veronica golfing; When Betty finds out, she tees off and hits Archie in the head with the golf ball. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy invites Sis, four guys and a newspaper photographer to a picnic and forgets the food. "The Way to a Man's Heart!"; Betty, Veronica, and Lana decide to break the Campus Queen tie by seeing who has the most boy appeal and taking Jughead on a date. Suzie ad. "School Daze!" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; When Willie is attacked by a bear Nevada Jones kills it and adopts its orphaned cub; When Nevada's dog, Chip, is attacked by a mountain lion, Nevada kills the mountain lion. Hollywood Gossip article. "Bull's Eye," art by Samm Schwartz; Betty, Veronica and Archie get caught in a love triangle involving archery. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #69
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 69

    Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Spots To You," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie buys a new hat for Mary; The hat leads to Fred having a mental breakdown. Super Duck ad. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy helps Sis sell candy on the beach. Paper doll depicting Katy Keene as Miss America. "Archie's Little Helper," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie gets a flat tire, he calls Jughead to pick them up in his jalopy, with humorous results. Untitled story, script and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Hazel Marten (as Scott Fleming); Nevada Jones promises a dying Indian chief that he will help the princess keep the tribe's hidden treasure safe. Untitled story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx can't decide whether she wants to go to summer camp or not. Hollywood gossip page. Untitled story, art by Samm Schwartz; Both of the girls fall for the new French teacher and are willing to do anything to get his attention. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #71
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 71

    "A Quiet Evening At Home," script by Ray Gill, art by Bill Vigoda; Fred gets locked out of the house wearing his pajamas; When he throws a brick through his window, to get back in, his neighbor calls the police on him. "Happy Birthday To Katy Keene," script and art by Bill Woggon; It's Katy's birthday and Sis forgot to get her a present. "Eat Your Troubles Away"; Jughead plays football. Untitled story; Instead of taking Suzie to the theater, Ferdy tears up their tickets, after finding out Suzie has to go home; He gets a littering ticket instead. "Go Fly A Kite," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx breaks the butchers window playing baseball and Bill gets in trouble. "Fare Enough"; Betty and Veronica Try to earn some money by running a taxi service. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #72
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 72
    Auction opens January 4
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece of last page missing, slightly affects art and story. Severe paper deterioration along stained edge.
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    Cover art by Al Fagaly. ### "My Diary"; Archie takes a diary from Veronica on accident. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy goes on a plane trip to several different countries. "Bookworm"; Jughead gets so caught up in the book he just checked out from the library, he doesn't see all the dangers he's walking through. Untitled story, script by Hazel Marten (as Scott Fleming), art by Bill Woggon; Nevada Jones stops a crooked gambler. "The Art of Still Life Painting"; There is no script in this strip as Willy the Wise Guy shops for still life objects: Wine, fruit, cheese; He ends up eating the subjects before he can paint them. "A Dog's Life," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets a puppy. "The Thin Man"; The girls help Uncle Bumble get into shape for the annual Moose Lodge baseball game. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #79
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 79
    • Cover detached at one staple. Cover-to-cover holes. Cover oxidation.

    Cover art by Bob Montana. "Don't Talk Chum"; Archie and Jug try to help Sam stop stuttering. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; The devil tempts Sis into spending all her money on candy; She gets sick, and Katy gives her Castor Oil. "The Private Eye"; Ferdy becomes a private eye and ends up in jail. "It's All in the Mind," art by Joe Edwards; Mr. Wilkins can't get any respect until he takes Wilbur's advice on the stock market, not knowing it's based on a 20 year old newspaper. "Ah-hh Spring!"; t's springtime and nobody wants to be in school; Especially after Jughead tosses a bag of garlic into the ventilation system. "It's the Breaks," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx makes a snowman around a fire hydrant for stability; Bill wants to teach her a lesson by sledding through the snowman to destroy it. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #85
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 85
    • Cover oxidation. Writing on interior page.
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    Cover pencils by Bob Montana. "Stop The Music"; Pop throws the teenagers out, so they decide to open a Teen Center. "Whistler's Muddle," script and art by George Frese; Jughead whistles in the library. Pep Fun Page by Dave Berg. "Boil and Trouble"; Betty leaves the gas on unattended, and becomes asphyxiated. "Clean Up Time"; Ferdie shows Suzie a new dance step. "Fearful Li'l Earful"; Slats hears Miss Gargle and Mr. Dipwaite discuss Wilbur. "Rear Admiral Hickey Commends The Flying Missile" article; Joan Crawford's hips go down to 35 5/8 leaving dress maker in a tizzy. Pep Fun Page by Dave Berg. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Will Katy Keene go fishing or duck hunting? "Eat's A Pleasure," script and art by Joe Edwards; Lil Jinx must eat Rice Soggies. Archie Annual #3 ad. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #90
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 90
    • Centerfold detached at both staples.
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    "Winter Carnival," pencils by George Frese; Despite Mr. Weatherbee's worrying, the gang wins the Winter Carnival games trophy for Riverdale, through chaos. "The Hats in the Fire," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Suzie needs a new hat. "For Goodness Sake," script and art by Joe Edwards; After the 463rd time that Wilbur has caused a disturbance, Mr. Dripwaite has a day dream that he can write a best-selling book based on Wilbur's bad behavior. "Knights of the Night"; Archie and Jughead go camping and get caught in a storm; Thinking they are in the middle of the woods, they end up setting up camp in Charlie's backyard. Gossip about Hollywood movies and their stars. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; After refusing three rides, on a hike alone Katy gets treed by a bull. K.O. Kelly paper doll by Bill Woggon. "Too Good to be True," script and art by Joe Edwards; Bill's old college chum's daughter is the complete opposite of Li'l Jinx. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #91
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 91
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split (taped).
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  • Issue #93
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 93
    • Interior complete, full length spine split.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration. Mold.
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    • 3" spine split from bottom. Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.
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  • Issue #95
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 95
    • Cover detached at one staple. 5" Cumulative spine split.

    Cover art by Bill Vigoda. "Kiss and Yell!"; Veronica's mad at Archie because she thinks he has been unfaithful; Archie confirms her suspicions when he shows up at her house with his face covered in lipstick. "The Losing Battle"; Jughead kisses Judy and ends up breaking her heart. "Suit Yourself," pencils by George Frese; Ferdie and Gregory fight over who will take Suzie to the dance. "Handle With Care," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur helps Laurie with her father's traveling arrangements. Pep Puzzle Page with Archie and Jughead. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy Keene and Randy go on a double date with K.O. and Gloria. Katy Keene paper doll by Bill Woggon. "Spell Bound," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to learn how to spell and ends up thinking that a spelling bee has something to do with a bee hive. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #98
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 98
    • 5" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
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    Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #99
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 99

    Katy Keene back-up story by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #102
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 102
    • Interior tearing.
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  • Issue #104
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 104
    • 5" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Centerfold detached at one staple. Residue on front and back cover.
  • Issue #108
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 108
    • Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.
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    "The Son Also Rises"; Mrs. Andrews has a virus so Archie and his dad help around the house. "Par Pa"; Archie is practicing his golf swing with Veronica and hits a ball through Mr. Lodge's window. "Corn off the Cob"; Archie and Reggie perform a vaudeville style comedy act, until they are hooked off the stage. "Nervous with a Smile"; Betty has a toy flying saucer with spacemen that Mr. Lodge thinks is real. "Sweat for the Sweet"; Wilbur asks Linda to wrap a box of chocolates for Laurie, which she does, after stuffing the chocolates with hot peppers. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Lucki Red Lorelei quits the ballet auditions because she's superstitious about the number thirteen and Katy gets the role. Katy's Ballet Pin-Ups page featuring Katy Keene, art by Bill Woggon. "The Mixed Fix" text story starring Archie. "Rabbit Transit"; The gang is putting on a play for charity; Jughead has to play a rabbit and after he puts on the costume, Archie tells him the zipper is stuck, even though it really isn't. "Raffles," script and art by Joe Edwards; Bill cant resist a pretty face selling raffle tickets; Upset after he's bought them, he's happy when he finds out he's won and the prize is a car. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #112
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 112
  • Issue #114
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 114
    • Staple rust with migration.

    Reggie pursues a lovely blonde disco dancer, not realizing shes Midge in a wig; Archie and Reggie are jealous of the handsome new neighbor; Archies plan to apologize to Reggie doesnt work out the way he intended. Art by Dan DeCarlo and Samm Schwartz, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #115
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 115
    • Cover detached. Near full length spine split to cover.
    • 1" lateral spine tear.
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  • Issue #117
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 117
    • 2" spine split from bottom. Cover detached.
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    Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #122
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 122
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Water damage.
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  • Issue #123
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 123
    • Cover oxidation. Water damage. Tape on interior cover.
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    Reggie tells Archie he has a date with a movie star; Archie seeks payback after Reggie sends him on a fools errand; Archie challenges Reggie to a fencing duel, but its really a battle of wits. Art by Stan Goldberg, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #126
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 126
    • 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split.
    • 1" spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
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    "Snug As a Bug," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Archie finds a strange bug and puts it in a ring box until he can figure out what kind of bug it is but the girls all think he has an engagement ring. "A Colorful Story" starring Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Mr. Lodge, and Reggie Mantle. "Skating Queen," art by Bill Woggon; Katy Keene and K.O. Kelly go figure skating. Katy Glamour Fashions page by Bill Woggon. "Say It With Flour," pencils by Dan Decarlo; Jughead and Archie try to make donuts for a baking contest. "Say It With Flour," pencils by Dan Decarlo; Jughead and Archie try to make donuts for a baking contest. "Relay Delay"; Wilbur's father asks Wilbur to see if he left his razor and slippers upstairs. "I Scream Man" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #127
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 127
    • Centerfold detached. Cover and interior oxidation.
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    "Puppy Love," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Moose thinks Midge isn't treating him right so Archie offers to pose as a secret admirer to get Midge jealous; Midge gets jealous but thinks Archie is doing it so she'll break up with Moose to start dating Archie. "Many Slap Happy Returns"; Miss Grundy bakes Mr. Weatherbee a birthday cake. "Knitting a Yarn," art by Bill Woggon; Katy Keene knits K.O. Kelly a sweater as a surprise; When it ends up being too large for him he shrinks it, but then it ends up too small. K.O. then re-gifts the sweater to Katy as a trendy sweater dress. "The Pix Fix"; Laurie wants a picture of Wilbur for her locker; He gives her one but only after Linda puts her special touch on it. "Paddle Pals"; Nobody is safe from the paddle-ball craze that takes over Riverdale High. Archie Club News. "Brain Gain"; Jughead doesn't want to flunk his business course so he enlists the help of Dilton; Together they build a machine, that for a quarter, will help students with their homework. "The Little Diner," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets spanked for not eating her vegetables. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #130
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 130
    • Cover oxidation.
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  • Issue #133
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 133
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    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "Love In Gloom," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Fred explains to Mary that the seemingly hostile expressions boys use with each other ("You ol' hoss thief," "You needle-nosed nitwit") are actually their way of expressing affection; But then something happens that makes the boys genuinely hostile to Archie, and when Mary hears the boys looking for that "carrot-topped creep," she thinks they're talking that way because they love him. "Putting On the Dog" starring Pat the Brat. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy tries to decide what to wear to a costume ball. "See You In the Funnies," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx dreams she's a comic-strip character. "Struck Out," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Tuttle thinks Wilbur and Alec have struck oil on the school grounds. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #134
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 134

    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Off the Trolley," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie discovers that the chant "Dolly on the trolley found a seat by golly" gets stuck in the mind of anyone who hears it, and the person afflicted can only be cured by getting the hypnotic chant stuck in someone else's mind. Dolly on the trolley found a seat by golly! "A Rail Bright Idea," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie, Reggie and Jughead get lost in the fog while driving. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy gets locked in a closet before a scheduled appearance on Ted Borrow's "Folk to Folk." "Debby's Fashion Diary," script and art by Bill Woggon; Debby shows off the fashion designs in her diary. "Let It Rain," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg try to make it rain by shooting ice cubes into the clouds. "Gentle Reminder" starring Wilbur's Girls Linda and Laurie, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Linda tells Laurie that she went out with Wilbur last night and that "he's no gentleman"; Before long, Wilbur's reputation as a "cave man Casanova" has spread all over town. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #135
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 135

    The Deep Six starring Archie. Information Please starring Shrimpy, script and art by Joe Harold. Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon. Cat Tales starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Get The Drift? starring Wilbur. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #137
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 137
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Go for Broke," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Veronica is upset that Archie keeps giving his money away to friends in need rather than spend it on her. "Presents of Mind," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie buys Veronica an expensive (for him) Christmas present and is very pleased with himself until Jughead reminds him there are others deserving of a Christmas gift from him besides Veronica. "Winter Carnival," pencils by George Frese (layouts) and Bob White; Mr. Weatherbee is incensed that Coach Kleats has no entries in the Inter-High School Carnival sports competition. "Solid Security," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After the disintegration of the South Side Social Club, Wilbur and Alec try to retrieve their half of the club treasury from Linda and Laurie. "Safe and Solid" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has a unique way of testing whether a frozen pond is safe for skating. "Katy's Winter Vacation"; After taking a tumble on the slopes while learning to ski, Katy must deal with the problem of how to model with a cast on her ankle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #149
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 149

    "Insult to Injury!"; Reggie locks Archie in his room so he can't go riding with Veronica. Archie tosses his keys to Jughead and tells him to take his jalopy to Pop's; Reggie sees the jalopy leaving and goes back to check; Archie then locks him in the room and goes to find Veronica. "Bob Hope Meets Jimmy and Jane" Popsicle ad. "Canoe Caper!"; Archie takes Veronica canoeing, but keeps getting interrupted by a gang of little kids and by Reggie in another canoe. Archie Giant Series Magazines ad. Untitled Debby's Diary story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Debby's parents are upset by the way she sits in a chair. Paper doll of Debby with four outfits. Archie Club News. "The Art Smartie!", script and art by Joe Edwards; After going to an exhibit of modern art, Jinx decides she can paint as well as those artists; So she paints a picture and puts it on the fence with a selling prize of $1 million. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #155.12C
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 155.12C
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4381147004
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    "Dates the Limit!"; Archie has made two study dates with Betty and Veronica on the same night and uses Jughead's motor scooter to commute back and forth. "The Picture of Terror," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; The British inventor of the Tyne camera visits the latest meeting of the Fly Girl Fan Club, promoting a contest for the group; Each member receiving a Tyne camera is asked to take a picture of Fly Girl at the same time, and the best picture taker will be awarded a cash prize. "The Way to His Heart"; Veronica wonders how Thelma has gotten a date with Jughead. "For Adults Only"; Li'l Jinx and her friends are annoyed that it's an adult world. "Half Truth" starring Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #158.12C
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 158.12C

    Cover art by Bob White. "War Is Swell," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge accuses the kids of being soft and lazy, and gets them to shape up by playing touch football, just like President Kennedy does on the White House lawn. "No Escape," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; Reggie dreams Moose catches him hitting on Midge, and chases him to his house. "The Face of Fear" starring Fly Girl, script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta. "Physical Fit-Mess," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's dad tells her she should exercise, because it's "almost our patriotic duty!" "Just Imagine," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Archie discovers that he can make anything happen simply by imagining it, and his power soon gets out of control. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #159
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 159

    "Bakers Dozen"; The gang has a pie fight. "Steady Study"; Archie goes to Veronica's house to avoid studying. "The Jaguar Meets the Gorilla Genius," art by John Giunta. "Small Talk," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx invited Smarty Marty over while his mother took his parakeet to the hospital. "Button Hooked"; Betty and Veronica fight over who gets to sew a button on Archie's jacket. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #162
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 162

    "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.

  • Issue #166
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 166
    • Water damage. Centerfold detached.

    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.

  • Issue #168
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 168
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Centerfold loose at one staple. Oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob White. "Who Shook That Tree?", script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; Archie gets mad at Jughead for saying that Veronica is a lot like her father; Then he makes the mistake of letting Veronica know that he considers this an insult. Christmas Fashions For Betty and Veronica, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Return of the White Jaguar!", pencils by John Rosenberger; Ralph Hardy is left powerless after bandits steal the belt that turns him into the Jaguar. "Mud Wise!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tells Greg to be like Sir Walter Raleigh and put his coat over mud for a lady. "The Rescue!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Melody tries to protect Pepper from the advances of a nerdy boy by seducing him away from Pepper. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #169
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 169

    Cover pencils by Bob White. "The Dragon Slayer," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A freshman falls in love with Veronica and vows to do anything to win her hand; Reggie convinces the boy that the only thing in his way is Archie and that he should fight for Veronica like the knights of old. "Sly Spy" one-page story, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie makes a living by spying on baby-sitters to make sure they're doing their jobs properly. "Dream Stuff," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The others gently mock Melody for her absolute faith that all the predictions in her dream-interpretation book will come true. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. "Away With Words!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to make money off her ability to make up stories. Archie Club News. "The Silent Treatment!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Samm Schwartz, inks by Marty Epp; After Fred criticizes him for talking too loudly, Archie stops saying anything at all. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #170
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 170
    • Water damage.

    Cover art by Bob White. "The Elephant Tale!", script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Bob White; Archie tries to make Veronica jealous by telling jokes to Betty, only Betty doesn't get the jokes and Veronica does. "Sad Situation," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Neither of the girls have heard from the boys lately. Betty and Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Bug Me Not," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica gives Archie a doll with a built-in tape recorder so she can spy on what he says to other girls when she's not around. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "A Loan and Forgotten," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx has to return all the things she borrowed from her friends. Archie Club News. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1963; Average number of copies sold during the preceding 12 months was 252,621; Single issue nearest filing date was 240,175. "Perfect Cure," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Josie is crushed to discover that Alex wants to date Melody, not her; Pepper tries to set things straight by talking to Melody, but talking to Melody never helps anything. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #172
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 172

    "The Choice," art by Harry Lucey; Unable to decide who gets to date Archie, the girls ask a handsome stranger to flip a coin. Josie ad. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Kloppy Jalopy"; Archie tries to rent out his Model T to a car show, but fails to tell them that the car has no brakes. Archie ad. "Hot Daze," script and art by Joe Edwards; It's blazing hot, so dad takes Li'l Jinx and her friends to the beach; But it's so much work getting the kids ready that he forgets his suit. Archie Club News. "Hi Level Concussion"; When Jughead develops intellectual pretensions, the girls think it's dreamy; So Archie and Reggie become intellectuals, leaving the girls without dates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #173
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 173

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlom, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Sonny Boy," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; After Jughead suggests that Mr. Weatherbee considers Archie the son he never had, Archie first starts treating Mr. Weatherbee like a dad, and then becomes outraged when others suggest he'll get special treatment from his honorary father. Archie Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Mop Up," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Marty Epp; Mr. Weatherbee forces all the students to return their overdue books to the library by the end of the day, and in the rush to get their books, students keep slipping on the janitor's freshly-scrubbed floor. Archie Giant Series ad. "The List!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx makes a list of people to invite to her birthday party. Archie Club News. "All Unstrung," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo inks by Rudy Lapick; Albert's obsession with his guitar puts an even bigger crimp in Josie's love life when Josie's dad gets his old banjo and joins Albert in a duet. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #176
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 176

    "Many Sappy Returns"; Mr. Weatherbee is avoiding Archie in order to have an accident-free birthday. But Archie doesn't give up easily. Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Veronica agrees to go to the prom with Reggie, but there's a catch. Betty's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Snack Switch," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie raids his parents' refrigerator numerous times for a party at Veronica's, but his parents think he's adopted Jughead's eating abilities. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Double Trouble," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is grounded to her room but escapes outside, only to be invited to do fun things by three of her friends; Guilt gets to her though, and she returns to her room before her dad comes back. Archie Club News. "Push, Pull, Slick Chick," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Melody is exercising trying to improve her shape. Josie and Pepper try to use Melody's exerciser but find themselves getting injured in the process. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #177
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 177

    Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "The Third Man," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; After Veronica announces that she's going to the big sports rally with someone other than Archie and Reggie, the boys team up to find out who she's going with and get rid of him. Christmas Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Veronica's Winter Fashions," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica in four poses wearing winter fashions. Main illustration has her in red sweater and red stretch pants. "Guardian Angle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Coach Kleats tells Archie to guard the football team's star player, Reggie, and make sure he's in shape to play in the upcoming game; Archie turns this to his advantage by constantly tagging along with Reggie. Archie's Christmas Stocking ad. "Cut It Out!" starring Lil Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards; Daddy is constantly cutting the coupons and offers out of magazines, trying to win something. Archie Club News. "The Nurses," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Albert cuts his finger on a thorn, the girls use their nursing skills on him and nearly kill him in the process. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #178
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 178
    • Cover detached. 6" cumulative spine split.

    "Rival Libel"; After Reggie dumps glue and hay on Archie as a gag, Archie gets even by taking Reggie to dinner and sticking him with the check. Archie Club News. "Charm Chump"; When Archie and Reggie seem smitten by a new girl from Acme Charm School, Betty and Veronica decide to enroll in the class. "No Go!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx does jobs around the house to raise money to go on a trip with her friends. "Trash Trouble"; Archie's mom accidentally throws away his history essay when she cleans Archie's bedroom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #181
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 181

    Cover art by Samm Schwartz. "Successful Failure!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bob White, inks by Marty Epp; Archie and Veronica decide to go steady and forsake all others--until Archie realizes that she means to control all aspects of his life! "Zanny Mania," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls form a Beetles fan club. "Hard Head," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexander buys a steel-plated wig to prove he has a hard head. Betty and Veronica Spectacular ad. "Pic-Nix," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx, Greg and her dad try to have a picnic in their back yard. Bendix Corporation brakes ad with Archie. Archie Club News. Statement of Ownership for October 1, 1964; Average paid circulation for the previous 12 months was 258,704; Issue nearest filing date was 349,365. "The Rumor," pencils by Bob White; Rumors running rampant at Riverdale High get Mr. Weatherbee angry; He tells Archie and Jughead to believe nothing they hear and only half of what they see. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #182
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 182
    • Staple rust with migration.

    "Tribe Bribe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are peeved because Archie is playing Indian with a couple of boys instead of escorting them to a fashion show; Planning to torment Archie, Reggie buys off the kids, since Archie is already tied to a tree, but then he falls into a pit the kids dug beforehand. "The Big Split," script by Frank Doyle; Moose and Midge have a fight and split up; However, none of the boys want to be around Midge because they figure that eventually she and Moose will make up and Moose will come after them then. Archie Annual ad. Archie Club News. "Food for Thought!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap thinks Jinx is not spending enough time developing her brain, so he buys a set of encyclopedias and other educational toys. "It's Magic!"; Veronica throws a party where each of the guests has to entertain; Archie decides he'll do a magic act. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #184
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 184
    • Water damage.
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing page (affects art and story).

    "Storm Center"; Miss Grundy coaches Archie in an American Indian rain dance for class; His performances bring down mini-storms on the students and teachers. Betty's Pin-Up Page. Cheerios ad with Rocky and Bullwinkle. "Winning Ways," script and art by Joe Edwards; Greg is sore because he keeps losing games to Li'l Jinx, so she lets him win a few games; Then he gives up playing with her because she's no competition. Archie ad. "Hung Up"; Archie hangs a valuable painting perfectly and effortlessly. Mr. Lodge drives himself crazy waiting for it to fall. Archie Club News. "Contact"; Mr. Lodge is taking the gang for rides in his private jet, but Jughead takes off (with Archie aboard) in an open-cockpit biplane; Mr. Lodge lands the biplane piggyback on his jet. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #189
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 189
    • Incomplete. Missing pages (affects art and story).

    "The Human Handbook," pencils by Harry Lucey; Tongue-in-cheek guide to the human race. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up. "The Brick!"; Archie has a fake brick with which to make people think he's a karate expert; it gets switched with a real brick by Reggie and back again by Jughead, which leads to much confusion. "Master Plan!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries unsuccessfully to hypnotize Greg, so Hap pretends it worked on him. Archie Club News. "Make It Look Good!"; Archie insists that he can take care of himself, even though his friends keep accidentally knocking him out. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #190
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 190
    • Water damage. Staple rust with migration. Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Martin Epp. "The Inventor," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp; Mr. Lodge keeps getting ambushed by Archie's new inventions. Betty's Fashions page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Betty and Veronica's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo. "Shoe Shoe Baby," script by Frank Doyle; Archie and Jughead become obsessed with a five dollar bill stuck to the bottom of Reggie's shoe. "Snow Job," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Hap tells Jinx about the legend of Jack Frost, Jinx looks him up in the phone book to plead for snow. "The Protector"; Veronica is fine with Archie being her guardian until he tries to guard her from someone she doesn't want to be guarded from. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.