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Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) comic books 1941-1943

  • Issue #12
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 12
    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Includes Pinnacle Hill Collection sticker on front of slab. Tape on interior cover.
    • Label #1974422010

    Cover art by Irv Novick. Death Rides the Rails starring the Shield, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman Christmas story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Rocket and the Queen of Diamonds story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Vampire Ghoul starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 14
    • Trimmed
    • Top edge TRIMMED. 3" cumulative spine split, cover detached and re-adhered with tape. Piece of tape on interior cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing from last page, affects art and story. Full length spine split to first wrap and spine damage to next few.
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    Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Fire! Fire! starring Fireball, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman story, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. Untitled Lucky Larson story. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Frightened Gangster starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #15
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 15
    • Restored: C2
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover, pieces added to cover, tear seals to cover, spine split sealed.
    • Label #4262600004

    Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Midshipman story, script by Joe Blair. Untitled Kayo Ward story, art by Bob Wood. Untitled Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #16
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 16
    • Cover detached, heavy water damage, edge tear and interior puncture through most pages, two center wraps detached and damaged along edges.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Irv Novick. Untitled Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Untitled Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Comet story, script by Joe Blair, art by Lin Streeter. Untitled Fireball story, art by Paul Reinman. Untitled Sergeant Boyle story, art by Charles Biro. Untitled Midshipman story, script by Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. Intro and origin Madam Satan story, script by Abner Sundell, art by Harry Lucey. Untitled Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Bob Wood. The Case of the Pirate's Ghost starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 18
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Brittle.

    Cover art by Irv Novick. "The Case of the Side Show Horrors," script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; Ju Ju finds a corpse in the water when out bathing with Betty and Mamie. Untitled story, art by George Storm; The criminal mastermind, the Jackal, knows the Hangmans after him; So he puts on a Hangman suit himself and starts committing murders in the Hangmans name. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; The Fairy Queen transfers Danny and Kupkake to the hills where it is thought the thieves they search for are hiding. Untitled story, art by Carl Hubbell; A German body is washed up on the beach with papers about a coming U-boat attack on the coastguard. Untitled Fireball story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Paul Reinman; A strangled man is found in a burning house. Untitled story; Madam Satan escapes from the broken spirit bottle. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm; Kayo saves a girl from drowning in a water tank. Untitled Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; The curse of the Pharoahs follows the mummy of King Ahm to the home of Sir Hubert Tigh. Shield and Dusty pin-up on back cover. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 21
    • INCOMPLETE. Severe chew to several pages, centerfold missing. Affects Shield, Danny in Wonderland, Sergeant Boyle, and Bentley stories. Mildew odor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story, script by Joe Blair. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Jolly Roger story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Madam Satan story, art by Harry Lucey. Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten. Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair. 68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #23
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 23
    • INCOMPLETE. First 15 and last 3 pages missing. Interrupts art and story (Archie story unaffected, centerfold present). Staples added (not manufacturing).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Jolly Roger story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Archie Andrews story, art by Bob Montana. Kayo Ward story, script by Harry Shorten. The Case of the Armless Corpses starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #25
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 25
    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well
    • 2 small pieces of tape on cover.
    • Label #0788831004
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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    Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield G-Man Club house ad. Untitled story, art by Irv Novick; Joe Higgins has a dream, which he treats as a premonition, in which a series of events lead up to the death of his partner, Dusty. "The Walrus's Prison Break," script by Harry Stein (as Steyne), art by Harry Lucey; The Walrus breaks out of prison. Shield-Wizard No. 6 house ad. "The Boogy-Woogy Balloon," script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; The Boogies and the Woogies build a hot air balloon so that Danny and his friends can return to Wonderland. "Battle in Tobruk," art by Carl Hubbell; Low on supplies, Sgt. Boyle manages to fend off the Italian soldiers at Tobruk until supplies can arrive. "Radio-Free Germany," script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle; Jolly Roger is captured by the Gestapo as he delivers radios to the Free German Movement. "Archie's Taxi Service," script and art by Bob Montana; Archie's jalopy is costing too much, so Archie offers to make it a taxi service; He picks up a man at the train station and while trying to shortcut, ends up on a road to the country. "Action in San Paulo," script by Harry Shorten, art by Art Seymour; The President of San Paulo manipulates Louis Liverlip into fighting Kayo Ward. "The Case of the Poisoning Monkey," art by Paul Reinman; Bentley investigates the death of the Duke of Ashwold. Comicscope toy ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #28
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 28
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4158386005

    Cover art by Irv Novick. Civil War starring Hangman, art by Paul Reinman. Shield story, art by Irv Novick. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Wings Johnson story, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. Archie Andrews story, script and art by Bob Montana. Kayo Ward story, script by Bob King, art by Lin Streeter. The Case of the Haunting Bag Pipes starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #29
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 29
    • COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing (affects Danny in Wonderland story). First wrap detached.

    Cover art by Irv Novick. Shield story, art by Irv Novick. Hangman story, art by Harry Lucey. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. Sergeant Boyle story, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie On Vacation starring Archie Andrews, script and art by Bob Montana. Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. Young Soldiers of America starring Shield, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #31
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 31
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. First wrap damaged (writing, tears).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover art by Irv Novick. The Hangman and the Hunter. Captain Commando story, script by S. M. Iger, art by Alex Blum. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie Andrews story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Church-Steeple Murders starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, script by Joe Blair, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #35
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 35
    • Restored: C5
    • Paper: Brittle
    • Restoration includes: pieces added, glue to interior.
    • Label #3949965012
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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    Cover art by Irv Novick. The Trail of the Walking Corpse starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Raven starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. Man Without a Country starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Archie story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Case of Devil's Rock starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #36
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 36
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #1974416013

    First cover appearance of Archie Andrews. Cover art by Bob Montana. Souls For Sale starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Secret of the Leopard's Curse starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. The Pyramid Pillbox starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. Sergeant Boyle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. The 3-11 Club starring Archie, script and art by Bob Montana. The Case of the Steeplechase Murders starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Paul Reinman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #38
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 38
    • INCOMPLETE. 2 centerfold wraps missing (affects Captain Commando story).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Shield story, art by Irv Novick. The Crime Behind the Noose starring Hangman, art by Bob Fujitani. Captain Commando story, art by Irv Novick. The Yanks Have Come! starring Sergeant Boyle, script by Harry Shorten, art by Carl Hubbell. Danny In Wonderland story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Red Holmdale. Archie story, script and art by Bob Montana. The Case of the Laughing Corpse starring Bentley of Scotland Yard, art by Gil Kane. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #42
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 42
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Cover Detached
    • Label #22-207412E-011
    • INCOMPLETE. Page missing (affects Lil Chief Bugaboo story). Heavy interior soiling.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Montana. Shield G-Man Club ad. "Diamonds of Death" starring The Original Shield and Dusty The Boy Detective, art by Irv Novick; A millionaire is dead, robbery the apparent motive; The suspected killer bought a doll on the day of the death. Untitled The Hangman story, art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje); Abner Thrisk has been on the lam for five years for a murder that he claims he didn't commit. Untitled Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, pencils by Dave Higgins, inks by Terry Woik Szenics; Attempts are made to discover if Fido is a dog or a mountain lion. "Archie the Jockey," script and pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Janice Valleau (as Ginger); Archie and Reggie fight over horseback riding; Veronica believes that Archie can ride and she invites him to the Lodge estate for the weekend. Untitled Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris; Killer elephant beaks out of the train and heads into the swamp. Untitled Marco Loco Adventurer story, script and art by Carl Hubbell (as Hubbello); Marco Loco (introduction, origin) versus Christopher Flopp. Untitled Captain Commando And The Boy Soldiers story starring Adolf Hitler, Captain Herman, Nazis, Abraham Lincoln (in a dream, cameo), art by Irv Novick. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #43
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 43
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Tape on interior cover.
    • Label #1974422017
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Centerfold detached. Sticker attached to back cover. Second highest graded.
    • Label #1488626003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing (missing "Beginnings" story).
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Montana. Shield G-Man Club ad. "Invitation to Murder," art by Irv Novick; Joe Higgins stands accused of murder of one of his old friends. "Green Death," art by Bob Fujitani (as B. Fuje); Dr Peters and Dr Mordecai, Botany Professors, traveled to Tibet; Upon their return to the United States, Dr Peters had lost his mind, due to attempting to bring back a sacred plant. Untitled story, pencils by Dave Higgins, inks by Terry Woik Szenics; Li'l Chief Bugaboo has trouble fishing. "Wise Guy" text story. Archie Talks ad. "Archie the Jockey: Part 2", script and pencils by Harry Sahle, inks by Janice Valleau; When Jughead mentions that jockeys have to be a certain weight, Archie stuffs himself in hopes of becoming overweight; Archie gets sick and is visited by Dr. Breakbone. Untitled Marco Loco Adventurer story, script and art by Carl Hubbell. Untitled Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris; An airplane makes an unscheduled landing in the bayou. Untitled story, art by Irv Novick; While facing certain death, Captain Commando and the Boy Soldiers think about what led them to where they are. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #44
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 44
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Cover detached. Tape on cover.
    • Label #2037558003
    • Several center wraps detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Montana. The Ghost Goes East starring the Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Hangman and the Snail, art by Bob Fujitani. Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, art by Higgins. Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris. Archie the Pug, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Marco Loco story, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Heroes Never Die starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.