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 79 includes the story “Archie in Don't Talk Chum”. Archie tries to help his classmate Sam overcome a speech impediment—but his first attempt falls flat. Enter Jughead with Plan B… which somehow makes things even worse and lands them both in hot water with Mr. Weatherbee. Can they come up with a plan that actually helps Sam—or are they just making more trouble? Other stories in this issue include “Katy Keene”, “Suzie in The Private Eye”, “Wilbur in It's All in The Mind”, 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 The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.