Pep #158
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "War Is Swell," Mr. Lodge challenges Archie and his friends to prove they're not soft by taking on a spirited game of touch football—just like President Kennedy does on the White House lawn. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s dynamic art and Rudy Lapick’s crisp inks, this 1962 classic captures the kids’ spirited effort with charm and energy. The cover by Bob White perfectly captures the playful intensity of the moment.
In "War Is Swell," Mr. Lodge challenges Archie and his friends to prove they're not soft by joining him in a spirited game of touch football—just like President Kennedy does on the White House lawn. With a mix of playful rivalry and wholesome energy, the kids take on the challenge, turning the field into a battleground of laughs and teamwork.
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Reprinted in Archie Comics Digest #5 (1974), Archie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #3 (1982), Pep Comics #[nn] (2024)
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