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 85 includes the story “Archie in Stop The Music”. School’s out, and Archie and the gang are ready to kick off summer at Pop’s! But after a string of mishaps—and getting on Pop’s bad side—they find themselves banned for the entire summer. Now they need to find a new hangout spot… but how can anything possibly top Pop’s Chock’lit Shoppe? Other stories in this issue include “Archie's Pal Jughead in Whistler's Muddle”, “Suzie in Clean Up Time”, “Wilbur in Fearful Li'l Earful”, 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 The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.