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  • Issue #211
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 211

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Wheel-A-Churning," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie takes Veronica on a drive in the country, if his jalopy can hold together long enough. Archie Club News. "Verve to Serve," script by George Gladir, pencils by Al Hartley; Veronica thinks Betty got her involved in volunteering at a remedial reading center as a ruse to steal Archie. "Stick Trick," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap shows Jinx how to build a tower out of ice cream bar sticks. Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "In a Nutshell," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie is loose with a robot squirrel and a prankish mood. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #212
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 212
    • Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Tops in Pops," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Betty and Veronica compete to become the lead singer of The Archies. "The Chemists," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Prof. Flutesnoot is so concerned about Archie and Jughead being in the chem lab together that he mistakes grape drink mix for a powerful acid. "Take a Message," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is weighed down by all the envelopes she has to carry. Betty Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Wreck Room Blues," script and art by Bob Bolling; After being evicted from the Lodge Mansion, Archie uses a trampoline to try to reach Veronica's second floor bedroom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #213
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 213
    • Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Tops in Pops," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The girls compete to become the lead singer of The Archies. "The Chemists," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Prof. Flutesnoot is so concerned about Archie and Jughead being in the chem lab together that he mistakes grape drink mix for a powerful acid. "Take a Message," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is weighed down by all the envelopes she has to carry. Betty Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Wreck Room Blues," script and art by Bob Bolling; After being evicted from the Lodge Mansion, Archie uses a trampoline to try to reach Veronica's second floor bedroom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #214
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 214
  • Issue #215
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 215
    • Water damage. Residue on back.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Brushoff," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Reggie causes all sorts of havoc with some invisible paint that Dilton developed. "The Book Keeper," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie causes all sorts of havoc as a volunteer library assistant. "Hello Dolly," script and art by Joe Edwards; When Hap disposes of Jinx's treasured plush doll because the doll is old and falling apart, the separation is so traumatic that Jinx can't sleep at night. Pin Up for Jughead, pencils by Dan DeCarlo inks by Rudy Lapick; Jughead regrets agreeing to carry Ethel's books home when he sees how many books she has. "It's the Thought That Counts, pencils by Bob Bolling; Fred declares that Archie is spending too much time with the Lodge family and should stay at home and help with the household chores. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #216
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 216
    • INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.

    "Museum Piece"; Reggie traps Archie in a giant dinosaur skeleton while on a field trip to a museum. Bendix ad with Archie. "Potion Notion" one-page story, script by George Gladir, pencils by Al Hartley; Archie tries to scare Miss Grundy with a rubber monster mask. Veronica Pin-Up. "Romance Trance," script by George Gladir, art by Al Hartley; Archie's bout of love-sickness over Veronica has made him more accident-prone than usual. "The Long and Short of It!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx asks Hap what the longest word is. Archie Club News. "Double Indemnity," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty and Veronica wear identical skating outfits, Veronica tries to ruin Betty's outfit. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #217
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 217

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Snow Use," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge is snowed in at the mansion, has to get to the airport, and his only alternative is Archie. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Sundae Best," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and the gang brainstorm ideas to keep Pop Tate's from closing. "You can Bank on it," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Hap discover that deposit soda bottles are a thing of the past. "The Joiners," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge goes ice fishing. Veronica decides she and Archie should accompany him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #218
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 218

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Brain Strain" starring Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and Cora. Betty and Veronica Pin-Up and Archie Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Unhappy Hobby," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie tries to interest Jughead in track and field. Archie Annual #20 ad. "Science Friction," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is home early from a science fiction themed birthday party. Archie Club News. "Flower Power"; Reggie tricks Archie into delivering flowers to Veronica that are from Reggie, but Archie gets even. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #219
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 219
    • Interior tearing, does not interrupt art or story.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Dough Woe," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Pop is searching for just one teenager who isn't obsessed with money. "Man's Best Friend"; Reggie uses Archie's dog to come between Archie and Veronica. "Help (Un)wanted," script and art by Joe Edwards; With her mother sick in bed, Jinx tries to help out around the house. "Born Free," art by Bob Bolling; Archie and his friends attend a love-in at the local park; But Reggie uses it as an excuse to make time with Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #220
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 220

    "The Gap Flap"; Archie teaches Dilton how to pick up girls. Archie Club News. Bendix brakes ad with Archie. "Shutter Shudders," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jealous of Betty occupying Archie's time with her new camera, Veronica buys an instant camera to one-up her. "Draw Flaw!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx can't beat Greg at water gun fast draw. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Betty Pin Up. "Don't Get Testy"; Archie and Jughead need to sneak into the school past Betty and Ethel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #221
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 221

    If At Last You Don't Succeed starring Archie and Jughead. Wow A Luau starring Archie, Reggie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica. Roughing It! starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Corsage Mirage starring Archie. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #222
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 222

    "Finders Keepers"; Hoping to clean out his attic with little effort and less expense, Mr. Weatherbee tells Archie to keep anything he carts away; When Archie discovers a $100 bill, Mr. Weatherbee buys it back by promising to pay for $25 worth of sodas. But the bill turns out to be counterfeit. Archie Club News. "A Little Problem"; Knowing that Dilton wants a girlfriend his own height, Moose tries first a little girl and then an older lady; The lady is Dilton's mom. "Blow Up!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Dad tries to send the kids outside so he can nap, but they complain that it's too hot; He exhausts himself blowing up a kiddie pool to keep them cool, then they come in anyway because it's raining. Betty Pin-Up. "The Great Spot"; Archie promises Veronica that he'll cut short his fishing trip with Jughead. Jughead ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #223
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 223

    "Future Plans"; Archie takes delivery of a robot which he uses to mow the lawn, paint, and clean the house. Archie Club News. "Pic Kick"; Veronica is working as a swimsuit model, but Betty is spending time with Archie, so Veronica gets Archie hired to work for the photographer. Jughead Pin Up. "Helping Out!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tries to do favors for her friends, but they all backfire. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Bendix brakes ad with Archie. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Worm Turns"; Betty and Veronica agree to go fishing with Archie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #224
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 224

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Father Knows Beast," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Fred isn't too thrilled with Archie's new dog. "Voice Coach," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Dilton tries to explain enunciation exercises to Moose. "Penny Wise," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx tests one of her father's theories. "Who's a Crab?", pencils by Bob Bolling; Betty goes on a date with Archie, only to find out that he considers her "one of the boys." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #225
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 225

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "All I Want For Christmas," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie decides to surprise Veronica by dressing as Santa and sliding down the chimney of the Lodge Mansion. "Dancing Fool," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Jon D'Agostino; To improve his footwork on the football field, Archie enrolls in a ballet class and endures Reggie's merciless taunts. "Wait-less," script and art by Joe Edwards; While waiting for her father, Jinx finds a discarded tin can and uses it to spur several imaginative daydreams. "Ding-A-Ling," art by Bob White; Reggie impresses Veronica with his new ensemble and Archie struggles to find a way to compete. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #226
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 226
    • Staple rust with migration.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.
    • Water damage.
    • Water damage. 1" spine split.
    • 2" spine split from bottom.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Archie as "Tiny Tim" singing "Tip Toe through the Tulips." "Under New Management," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton gets more than he bargained for when he gives some public relations advice to The Archies. "Gift Service," pencils by Harry Lucey; Dilton helps Moose shop for a Christmas gift for Midge. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "A Tattle Tail," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx gets even with the parrot because she thinks it sang. "Tree Trauma," script and pencils by Dick Malmgren, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Jughead try to decorate the fir tree outside the Lodge Mansion. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #227
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 227
    • Water damage.
    • 5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Everything's Archie," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie's face is everywhere and Mr. Lodge is not happy about it. Archie Club News. "Plow Wow," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie mounts a snowplow on the front of his jalopy, hoping to make extra money in the winter pushing snow. "En-Lightning," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is scared of a thunderstorm. Miss Grundy's Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Record Breaking," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Archie's try to make a recording of their music for a TV audition. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #228
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 228

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Some Slalom," pencils by Al Hartley; Mr. Weatherbee allows himself to be talked into skiing with Archie, to his regret. Big Ethel's Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Loser's Luck," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; After switching clothes with Reggie to prove a point, Archie doesn't gain the advantage he thought he would. "Way$ 'n' Mean$," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is going to get money for a soda by any means necessary. "The Bear", pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; In order to placate Veronica, Archie agrees to go swimming outdoors in the winter; Then he has to figure out a way to do it without really doing it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #229
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 229

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Sound of Music," script by Frank Doyle, art by Harry Lucey; The Archies recruit Dilton to troubleshoot electrical problems in their sound system; He grounds to the water line, piping music throughout the Lodge mansion, then to the sewer line, piping music throughout the city. Miss Grundy's Pin-Up and Betty and Veronica Pin-Up, art by Dan DeCarlo. "Study Fuddy-Duddy," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Veronica are studying together, but they require conversation, music, and food. Mr. Lodge tackles their homework to demonstrate how it would be better done in silence. Betty and Veronica ad. "Seeing Stars," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx stays up so late studying stars that she falls asleep on the field trip to the planetarium. Archie Groovy Stationery Kit ad. Statement of Ownership and Circulation; Average paid circulation of each issue in preceding 12 months, 292,572. "Hair," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; The teachers try to annoy Archie by pretending not to notice his long blond hair. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #230
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 230
    • Water damage.
    • Centerfold is detached from both staples.

    "Clean Sweep"; Finding themselves a member short on their car-washing team Jughead builds an automated car-cleaner. "Demonstration" one-page story; Archie and Betty show Mr. Weatherbee how they communicate. "The Sound of Music" one-page story; Archie's dad wants Archie to stop strumming his guitar or he'll go out of his mind. "Another Explanation"; Mr. Lodge starts to cut down a tree, but stops; Later Archie knocks the tree over and thinks he has great strength. "Gassing Up" one-page story; Archie wants fourteen cents worth of gas. "A Mouthful," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx gets tickets to the TV show, Childrama, where they interview children and she is picked to be interviewed. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Archie Club News. "The Suit," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie falls on the ice outside the Lodge mansion and Mr. Lodge is afraid he is going to sue. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #231
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 231

    First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Stranger Than Fiction," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Pop introduces a stranger passing through Riverdale to the Archie gang. Betty and Veronica Pin Up and Jughead Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "The Reject," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Jughead tries to obedience train Hot Dog. "Change For the Better," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap gets Jinx a purse so she'll stop losing her money. "Change of Heart," script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob Bolling; The youthful exuberance of the students proves to be too much for Mr. Weatherbee's patience. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #232
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 232
    • 0.75" spine split from bottom.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Blind Alley," script by Al Hartley, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie convinces himself that he can stop being a klutz through the power of positive thinking. "Gotta Be a Winner," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Go Go Magazine is seeking their Teenager of the Year in Riverdale and Betty and Veronica are so focused on winning that it's putting a crimp in Archie's social life. "Mad Hatter," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx decides to make her own decorative hat. Betty and Veronica Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "It's Real Camp," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead's idea of roughing it doesn't jibe with Archie and Reggie's idea of roughing it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #233
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 233
    • INCOMPLETE. Pin up page missing, interrupts art and story.

    "Things Are Picking Up!"; After being called lazy by Veronica, Archie takes the only job he can get, picking up paper on the beach. Archie Club News. "Old Faithful"; Jughead, thinking Hot Dog is following him, is praising and showing off giving the "Heel!" command; Hot Dog is actually napping under a tree. Ad for Archie/PEP/Betty and Veronica. "Hidden Meanings" starring Li'l Jinx; Is there a communication gap between the generations?; Possible interpretations revealed. "Save Me" text story; As lifeguard, Ethyl rescues every boy, even if only in knee deep water. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #234
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 234

    "Beautiful Day"; Archie tries to not let a beautiful sunny day go to waste, but the water is drained from the Lodge's pool and Mr. Lodge is trying to clean it. "Drastic Plastic," script and art by Al Hartley; Archie and Jughead take care of Mr. Lodge's rare tropical plants while he is away on business. "The Key Hold," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx, having been locked out of the house, insists she is responsible enough to have a house-key. Archie Club News. Archie Giant Series ad. "Forget It," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie recaps the day he and Veronica met. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #235
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 235

    "The Jacket"; Archie gets a great new jacket that fits perfectly but it gets stolen by a crook and then ruined when the crook gets beaten up by Moose. "Washed Up!" one-page story; Li'l Jinx accidentally soaks Hap with the hose while watering the garden. Archie's Club News. "Laugh Clown Laugh"; The Bingoes get a gig at the Aquarian Kumquat and Teddie tries to sabotage Bingo's performance. "Clean Up"; Archie can't go out until his room is clean so Betty and Veronica go up to his room to help clean. "The Defender"; Reggie insult Moose's intelligence behind his back, but after Moose saves him repeatedly, he starts to defend Moose's reputation. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #236
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 236

    "Plan Ahead"; Tonight is the country club dance and Archie has planned out almost everything. "One's Plenty"; Veronica wonders if Archie is leading a double life. Archie Pin Up. "Mr. Wonderful"; Reggie refuses to help get a girl's cat down from a tree. "Flower Power!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to buy plastic stick-on flowers to make things pretty. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. "The Ball Game"; Archie accidentally causes disaster while being offended when Veronica asks him to be careful. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #237
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 237
    • Oxidation.

    Easy Greasy starring Archie, Reggie, and Jughead. Litter Loot starring Veronica. Playing the Game! starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Togetherness starring Archie, Miss Grundy, Veronica, and Mr. Weatherbee. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #238
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 238

    Storm Warning starring Archie, Jughead, and Betty. Battle Prattle starring Archie. What's Your Angle? starring Archie. Snow Go! starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Box Office Bonanza starring Archie, Betty, and Veronica. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #239
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 239

    "On the Map"; Archie plans separate engagements, all on the same night, with Betty, Veronica, and Jughead; He uses a large map to plot out his movements. Archie Club News. "That Way Out Sound," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Lodge builds a vault that only his tuning fork can open; When he gets trapped inside with the fork, the Archies get it open. "Poster Art"; Li'l Jinx puts up posters in her room, but finds she can't sleep with people staring at her. "A Dog's Lament"; Hot Dog gets mud on Archie's coat; He makes up for it by connecting Archie with pretty girls. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #240
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 240

    "Love Letters in the Snow," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Chic Stone; Jughead helps Archie create multiple snow sculptures for Veronica. Archie Club News. "Think Big"; Mr. Lodge gives Archie advice on how to make more money on his grocery deliveries. "Love Beads"; Jinx takes up a hobby of stringing love beads together to make bracelets. Li'L Jinx Pen Pals. Statement of Ownership; Average No. Copies Each Issue Preceding 12 Months: 444,255; Single Issue Daring Nearest To Filing Date: 548,730. Veronica Pin-Up. "Cold Feet"; Veronica refuses to ride in Archie's convertible in the winter so he tries to make the car warmer. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #241
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 241
    • Water damage.

    "Shovel Shuffle"; Mr. Lodge is tired or Archie and Jughead taking advantage of him and giving nothing in return so he tells them to shovel the snow from his driveway; Archie tries to be clever and use Mr. Lodge's heating system to get rid of the snow. Archie Club News. "Yuck a Puck"; Mr. Lodge gives Veronica two tickets to the hockey game and Archie and Reggie compete to see who will go with her. "Miss Mess"; Li'l Jinx is doing her homework on the floor because her desk is too cluttered. Hap makes her clean up. Veronica Pin Up. "Common Scents"; Dilton designs cosmetics for Ethel that smell like food. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #242
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 242

    "Anyone For Seconds?", script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Jughead has had his fill of food and Archie has had his fill of girls. Betty Pin-Up. Veronica Pin-Up. "Friendly Finance," pencils by Al Hartley; Veronica chastises Archie for never having any money and decides not to date him anymore; Archie turns to Betty, who gives him money to buy a gift...for Veronica's birthday! "Top Secret," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx is the treasurer of her club and has to transport the money safely home. Li'L Jinx Pen Pals. That Wilkin Boy house ad. Archie Club News. "The Problem Solver," script and pencils by Al Hartley; When Reggie overhears Archie tell Jughead he has too many dates, Reggie spreads that information to all the girls in Riverdale. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #243
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 243

    I'd Like A Dutch Date, Wooden Shoe? starring Archie and Veronica. Letter Imperfect starring Big Moose and Dilton Doiley. Jig-Sore starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Message Center starring Mr. Weatherbee. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #244
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 244

    "On The Ball"; Archie and Jughead have a meal prepared by Veronica. Archie Club News. "Foul Ball"; Betty decides to look more feminine so that Archie will see her as a girlfriend instead of just a sports buddy. Archie ad. "Flying Saucery!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx explains to her father that she was late in getting home because she was delayed by a flying saucer. "Ping Pong Poopsie"; Archie has Jughead throw a ping pong game to make him look better in front of Reggie and Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #245
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 245

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Some Catch," art by Al Hartley; Betty and Ethel dress up as mermaids to attract the attention of the boys. "Lucky Stars," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; A stray dog keeps interfering with Reggie's attempts to make time with a beach bunny. "Lip Stick," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx wants to learn how to whistle like Greg. Archie Pin Up by Dan DeCarlo. "Pool Fool," art by Al Hartley; Archie insists on cleaning the Lodge pool, in spite of Mr. Lodge's protests. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #246
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 246
    • 4" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Pane-Pain," art by Al Hartley; Archie tries to start a window washing business, but his reputation precedes him. "Bronze Me Big Eye," art by Al Hartley; At the beach, Archie wants some alone time with Veronica; But all Veronica wants is some sun. "Flip Side," script and art by Joe Edwards; The boys prefer flipping baseball cards to playing with Jinx, and Jinx has no baseball cards to participate. Big Ethel Pin Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Ethel blockades the only path to the beach concession stand to force Jughead to talk to her. "He Who Laughs Last," art by Al Hartley; Dilton tries to help Moose be more witty and urbane by giving him a joke to tell the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #247
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 247

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Trouble Afoot," pencils by Bob Bolling; Archie finding a lost ring gets back to Mr. Lodge as Archie being engaged to his daughter. "The Best In Vests," script by George Gladir, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang wear vests suited to their personalities. "Hot Dog Hot," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Hot Dog is just trying to stay cool on a hot summer day. "Finders Reapers," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx finds a wallet on the street and struggles over whether to keep it or return it. "The Panic Button," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; The gang is tiring of Archie's exaggerations. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #248
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 248

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "That's My Boy," art by Samm Schwartz; Fred is livid at Archie for sneaking away from his chores; But he finds out Archie had a very good reason for doing it. "Custom-Designed," script by George Gladir, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Examples of vehicles custom-built to the personalities of Veronica Lodge, Archie Andrews, Hiram Lodge and Sabrina. "The Brain Mutiny," script and art by Bob Bolling; Dilton tries using his computer to artificially enhance Moose's intelligence. "Feeling Groovy," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg sit by a tree and name things they like doing. "Sporting Chance," art by Samm Schwartz; Archie tries to teach Veronica all he knows about bowling while Reggie heckles him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #249
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 249

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Made to Order," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Reggie compete for a two dollar sweater to give to Veronica. "Favorite Foe," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie tries to turn the school against Jughead out of revenge for Jughead getting better grades. "Top Secret!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx knows a secret and is torn between spreading the secret and staying true to her promise not to tell. "Christmas Shopping," script by George Gladir; Archie gives gift-shopping advice. "Listen and Learn," pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Lodge tries to dissuade Veronica from her latest shopping excursion. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #250
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 250
    • Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Joe Edwards. "The Last Straw," script and art by Al Hartley; Jughead tries to lift the spirits of Archie, who is despondent over the lack of respect he gets from people in his life. "Advice to Geniuses," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Dilton explains how a genius should act. "Yule Holi-Daze," script and art by Al Hartley; Archie helps Santa deliver his rounds with the rocket-powered snowmobile he's been tinkering with. "Off Again, On Again," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi are best friends, when they're not fighting. "How To Get Your Man," script by George Gladir, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Ethel gives advice on how to hook up with a guy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #251
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 251

    Scrimmage Image starring Reggie. Llama Llore starring Archie. Good Night Ronnie Wherever You Are starring Archie and Mr. Lodge. Having A Ball starring Li'l Jinx story, script and art by Joe Edwards. Go For Broker starring The Archies and Mr. Lodge. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #252
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 252

    "Dirty Ol' Man River"; Betty and Veronica try to get some kids to stop polluting the river with dirty snow. "Teach-In In the Old Daze"; Miss Grundy teaches her class about paleontology. "Guest Shot"; The gang fools Mr. Weatherbee into thinking that they're throwing a birthday party for Professor Flutesnoot, when they're really throwing it in honor of Mr. Weatherbee. Betty and Veronica ad. "Grin and Bear It!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx's friends come over to cheer her up while she's at home with an injured foot. Archie Club News. "The Soft Sell"; Pop tries to sell ice cream to Archie and Reggie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #253
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 253

    Carnival of Errors starring Coach Kleats. The Artist starring Reggie, Jughead, and Archie. Teen Scene starring Archie and Miss Grundy. Do We or Do We Not starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Double Or Nothing starring Dilton and Big Moose. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #254
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 254

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    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "The Exchange Program," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica organizes the girls to mount a visible protest march on the school to get her demands met. "D Is For Dilton," art by Al Hartley; Definitions of words beginning with "d", accompanied by humorous illustrations of the words. "The Impossible Dream," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie uses Moose's concussion symptoms as a means of making time with Midge. "Power Failure," script and art by Joe Edwards; When the batteries in her record player die, Jinx replaces them with the batteries from some of Hap's household appliances. "Welcome Stranger," script by Frank Doyle, art by Al Hartley; Reggie feigns an injury to escape a beating at the hands of a wrestler from another school that he heckled at a match. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #255
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 255
  • Issue #256
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 256

    "For Goodness Sake"; Archie let the insurance on his car expire so his father won't let him drive until it's paid. "H Is for Hot Dog"; Words beginning with the letter H. "Unchanging Times"; Mr. Lodge tells Smithers that he was a lot like Archie when he was young. "Big Wheels"; Greg builds a soapbox car and then asks a used car lot how much he can get for his car. "New Boy"; Reggie tries to play pranks on the new kids but it turns out that he's Mr. Weatherbee's nephew. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #257
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 257

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    "Merry Charisma"; Mr. Lodge is talking to his psychiatrist about how he keeps forgiving Archie for the havoc he causes. "Rare Flair"; Betty thinks she has ESP powers. "My Reputation"; While trying to beat up Reggie, Moose meets new student, Chuck. "A Lemon," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx and Greg decide to open a lemonade stand, but have problems creating a sign for it. Archie Club News. "All Psyched Out"; Dilton convinces Pop to raise his stools so the customers feel taller. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #258
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 258
    • Cover detached at one staple.

    Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Record Breaking," pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Tiring of living in fear of Moose, Reggie and Archie seek out Coach Clayton for judo lessons. "Speed Breed," script by George Gladir, pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Mr. Lodge's record-setting race car is publicly eclipsed when Archie puts Dilton's experimental rocket fuel into the gas tank of his jalopy. "Halfies," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Gigi find a quarter on the street, then try to figure out how to split it evenly between them. "Stroke of Luck," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Archie and Reggie both fake medical conditions in order to meet a pretty nurse at the beach first aid station. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #259
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 259

    Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Station In Life," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; The beach lifeguard asks Archie to substitute for him for a ten minute break and Archie lets it go to his head. "The Net Set," pencils by Gus LeMoine, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica throws Archie over for a handsome tennis pro, not knowing that he has an ulterior motive. "Busy Signal," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap tries to teach Jinx good phone etiquette and pays the price. "Hang Ten," art by Al Hartley; Betty thinks her surfing prowess is the key to getting Archie away from Veronica; But she hasn't counted on Veronica's prowess at manipulation. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #260
    Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 260

    "Fly In the Ointment"; Archie takes flying lessons and crash lands on the Lodges' property. "Noble Experiment"; Archie tries to make his mark by helping, but no one trusts him and he ends up running from everyone. "Weary Query"; Dilton describes how television works, but Betty is still stumped. Archie Club News. "Leaf It To Her," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to find the perfect leaf for a school assignment, but ruins it and tries an apple for the teacher instead. Li'l Jinx ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.