Cover: Harry Sahle

Archie Comics #5

Nov 1943 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "A Preview of This Issue of Archie Comics," Jughead Jones swaps his usual lunch for a shot at cheerleading—after all, the perks include free meals. When he spots Souphead’s lucky coin bringing him success, Jughead takes it, only to find his luck quickly turns sour. With art by Clem Weisbecker and inks by Zoltan Szenics, and a cover by Harry Sahle, this 1943 issue captures the classic humor of Archie’s early days.

Contains 7 stories

A Preview of This Issue of Archie Comics

1 pp

Oscar (Archie's dog)Mr. Smudge

Second Childhood

12 pp

Jasper Punchticket (introduction)Debbie (introduction)

The Heavenly Mystery

8 pp

Twinky (introduction)Mars Jr. (introduction)Mr. Sun (introduction)Father Time (introduction)

Oscar the Prize Package

6 pp · Teen

Oscar (Archie's dog)

Archie enters his dog Oscar in a local dog show, hoping for a prize—but when a mishap with toothpaste gives Oscar a wild, frothing look, the other contestants flee in fright, leaving Oscar to claim the top spot.

Jughead the Cheer Leader

7 pp · Teen

In "Jughead the Cheer Leader," the ever-hungry Jughead tries out for the cheerleading squad—mostly for the free meals—only to notice Souphead’s lucky coin seems to be the real secret to his success. When Jughead steals the coin in hopes of luck, his attempt to join the squad backfires in hilariously disastrous ways.

Lazy Day

7 pp

Untitled story

7 pp

Mr. Smudge (introduction)