Pep #140

Aug 1960 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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“Actions Speak Louder Than Words”

In "Actions Speak Louder Than Words," Archie finds himself tangled in a small but awkward misunderstanding when Veronica accuses him of peeking at her birthday gift—only for Reggie to make things worse by revealing she got him a bow tie. The moment becomes a running gag as Archie struggles to talk to Veronica without accidentally saying "bow tie," turning a simple gift into a social minefield. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob White, this 1960 issue captures the classic charm of teen romance and miscommunication, with the cover by Bob White perfectly capturing the comic’s lighthearted tension.

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writer Frank Doyle · artist, inker Bob White · cover Bob White

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writer Frank Doyle

artist, inker Bob White

cover pencils, inks Bob White

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Veronica thinks Archie peeked at his birthday gift in advance. Reggie makes things worse by telling Archie she got him a bow tie, making it impossible for Archie to talk to Ronnie without saying "bow tie" by accident.

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