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Issue: Pep #143
Publication Date: November 1960
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Issues: #143 of 275 Issues (307 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: Archie SeriesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Archie Comic Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/28/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 24 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: On sale date, volume number, and indicia publisher confirmed from the publication date, volume number, and publisher reported to the U.S. Copyright Office found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series, Volume 14, Part 2, Number 2, Periodicals, July-December 1960. Class B periodical. Copyright registration number B875176. Copyright office also still records the title as being "Pep Comics."
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; later standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: teen
Character(s): Veronica Lodge; Archie Andrews; Betty Cooper
First Line: Our chemistry teacher told me to assign each of us a chemical to write about tonight! Archie, will you take bicarbonate of soda?
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Disclose Notes: Redrawn from the cover of Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica #10
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Treasure Chest of Fun and Surprises

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The Constant Enemy!

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Jughead Jones; Smithers; Veronica Lodge; Mr. Lodge; Betty Cooper
First Line: Jab! Jab! Jab!
Synopsis: Archie is prepared to fight any guy why tries to get between him and Veronica.
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Take the Hills "In a Glide"

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Disclose Notes: Ad for U. S. Royal Chain 175 bicycle tires.
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On and Off

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Genres: childrens, humorous
Character(s): Shrimpy; Daphne
First Line: Shrimpy, I noticed something about you --- you step on all the cracks!
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A Dog's Life

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
First Line: I hate to brag, Reggie, but your hunting dog can't compare to mine!
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Some Sum

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews
First Line: Your jalopy needs a lot of repair work!
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First Line: Safety Deposit Bank Vault
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Disclose Notes: Sold by Honor House Products Corp.
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Bicycle Windshield

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Floral Fantasy

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Genres: informational
Character(s): Katy Keene; Sis; Gloria Grandbilt; Randy Van Ronson
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Writer(s): Dale Bonney (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: humorous, informational
Character(s): Katy Keene; K.O. Kelly
First Line: Katy, me love, how about going out to dinner with me tonight?
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Take This Free Gift...

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Synopsis: An ad with a coupon offering three ball point pens to anyone who subscribes
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Good Night Kisses!

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Genres: childrens, humorous
First Line: Bill! You're late!
Synopsis: Li'l Jinx's dad was late because Li'l Jinx wanted her dad to kiss all her dolls goodnight.
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Synopsis: Names, addresses and ages of kids who would like pen pals.
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As You like It

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle
First Line: What kind of seat did you get?
Synopsis: Reggie demands a seat near the ring at a boxing match
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Enough Is Enough

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Waldo Weatherbee; Archie Andrews
First Line: This Archie is getting me down!
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8 Latest Record Hits $1

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Disclose Notes: Sold by Rembrandt Co.
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Cuckoo Clock

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Genres: humorous, teen
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Disclose Notes: Sold by Best Values Co.
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[untitled]

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Buckle a Belt on Your Finger or Wrist!

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Disclose Notes: Two ads (top half and bottom half page), this one from Medford Products of Bethpage, New York. Ad follows page 3 of first story.
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[untitled]

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Disclose Notes: Ad for bird feeder, bicycle license plate, and steel casters, from Best Values Co.
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Royal Revenge

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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Archie Andrews; Reggie Mantle; Pop Tate; Fred Andrews
First Line: Arch! Are you and Ronnie going to take in the dance in the gym tonight?
Synopsis: Reggie gives Archie an old history book and tells him the Andrews family is mentioned in it.
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Boys! Girls! Ladies! Men! Win a Beautiful Signet Ring

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Sample a New Nature Hobby for You and Your Family

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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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