Pep #141
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The King Is Back," Jinx and Greg try to spice up their own party by filling balloons with prize slips—only to have their prank backfire when the balloons end up at the country club dance, leaving the adult event in chaos. Written and drawn by Joe Edwards, this 1960 Archie Comics gem captures the mischievous energy of teenage antics with a classic mix of humor and lighthearted trouble. The cover by Harry Lucey perfectly captures the playful tension of the moment.
In "The King Is Back," Archie’s latest musical obsession—bongos—takes center stage, prompting Mr. Lodge to reminisce about Archie’s past fads, from Elvis-inspired rock to a Roaring '20s ukulele act. The rhythm proves irresistible, drawing even the ever-stoic Jervis the butler into a lively performance on bongos and double-bass.
In "Balloon Sur-Prizes," Jinx and Greg try to spice up their own party by filling balloons with prize slips—only to see their prank balloon mix-up turn the country club dance into a chaotic game of guesswork. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this lighthearted 1960 humor tale captures the mischievous spirit of kids outsmarting grown-up plans.
Archie finds himself in a jam after a string of missteps lands him in the principal’s office—again. Mr. Weatherbee tries a surprising twist on discipline, using a little reverse psychology to see if Archie might just take the hint.
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