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 59 includes the story “Archie in Meet Aunt Jane”. Archie’s Aunt Jane is coming to town, and his mom insists he take her to the school dance. The only problem? Archie’s already invited Veronica! In classic Archie fashion, he scrambles to find a solution—roping Mr. Weatherbee into taking Aunt Jane instead. But when her train is delayed, Archie finds himself in an even trickier spot. Other stories in this issue include “The Shield and Dusty in Sweet Dreams of Murder”, “Suzie in The Governess”, 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 The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.