Pep #195

The Archie gang looks on with delight as Super-Doctor — cape, medical bag, and all — takes down a costumed villain surrounded by scattered cash in this cheerfully absurd 1966 Archie Series cover. The speech bubble says it all: "My favorite super-hero is Super-Doctor! He personally mends every bone he breaks!" — a punchline that perfectly captures the playful, self-aware humor Pep Comics delivered so well. At 12 cents, this July 1966 issue pairs superhero spoof energy with the familiar Riverdale crowd watching from the sidelines, making for a wonderfully offbeat entry in the run.