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 44 includes the story “Archie in Archie The Pug”. Archie steps into the boxing ring, ready to prove himself—but things don’t exactly go as planned! Between dodging punches, staying on his feet, and trying to survive the match, he quickly realizes that boxing is harder than it looks. Will Archie land a knockout punch, or will he be down for the count?. Other stories in this issue include “The Shield and Dusty in The Ghost Goes East”, “The Hangman in The Hangman And The Snail!”, 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 The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.