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 87 includes the story “Archie in Base Brawl”. Archie wants a brand-new baseball uniform, and he’s determined to convince his dad to buy it for him. His first idea? Paint the family car—which actually turns out great… until they realize he didn’t use paint. With that plan backfiring, what will Archie try next to win his dad over? Other stories in this issue include “Suzie in What's Armada?”, “Archie's Pal Jughead in A Retiring Fellow”, “Wilbur in Happy Birthday!”, 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 The stories are represented here without alteration for historical reference.