Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) comic books 1984-1986

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"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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Pep 400, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo, Archie and company go to the Archie publishing offices to talk about ideas for Pep #400. Puzzle page. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.