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 43 includes the story “Archie in Archie the Jockey Part 2”. Archie’s horse racing adventure continues, but this time, the stakes (and the chaos) are even higher! Between unpredictable twists, unexpected turns, and Archie’s usual knack for finding trouble, it’s anyone’s guess if he’ll end up in one piece. Other stories in this issue include “The Shield and Dusty in Invitation to Murder”, “The Hangman in Green Death!”, 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 The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.