Pep #366

A breezy poolside scene sets the tone for this 1980 installment of Archie Comics Group's long-running Pep series, with Dan DeCarlo's cover depicting a woman getting her hair braided at a salon chair while a man nearby reacts with shock at the bill — and a blonde enjoying the pool rounds out the sunny, comedic tableau. The gag practically writes itself: "My hair dresser is noted for hair braiding styles!" met with "And hair raising prices!" The Archie gang peers down cheerfully from the banner above, making this a genuinely fun snapshot of the series' signature mix of humor and summertime charm.