Originally running from 1940 all the way into the '80s, PEP was the platform for Archie's first appearance in 1941, and introduced many of the Riverdale citizens that the world still follows over 80 years later.
Pep Comic Issue 42 includes the story “Archie in Archie the Jockey”. When Archie lands a gig as a jockey, he quickly realizes that horse racing isn’t as easy as it looks! With his usual mix of luck, clumsiness, and pure Riverdale chaos, he somehow finds himself in the middle of a wild ride—literally! Will Archie cross the finish line in style, or will he just be lucky to stay on the horse? Other stories in this issue include “The Shield and Dusty in Diamonds of Death”, “The Hangman in Knights of the Road!”, and more. Originally running from 1940 all the way into the '80s, PEP was the platform for Archie's first appearance in 1941 and introduced many of the Riverdale citizens that the world still follows over 80 years later. DISCLAIMER: The stories, characters, and incidents in this publication are entirely fictional. This publication contains material that was originally created in a less racially and socially sensitive time in our society and reflects attitudes that may be represented as offensive today. The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.