Pep #372

Apr 1981 · Archie · 0.50 USD

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In "Family Matters," Veronica finds herself unexpectedly challenged by her own sense of privilege when her father urges her to connect with the "unrich"—a term she uses with a hint of disdain. Betty gently points out that most of their friends aren’t actually poor, but Veronica insists that anyone without wealth is, to her, just that: unrich. When Betty drops a surprising observation about how the "unrich" wouldn’t use a twenty as a bookmark, Veronica is genuinely stumped—and asks for help learning how to be truly unrich. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Rudy Lapick, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1981 issue features a cover by Stan Goldberg.

Contains 7 stories

Family Matters

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesArchie AndrewsHiram LodgeMimi

In "Family Matters," Veronica tries to keep Archie from getting jealous by introducing her new boyfriend as her cousin. Archie, determined to even the score, shows up to the dance with his own striking "cousin" in tow.

Borrow Sorrow

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Jughead JonesArchie Andrews

Untitled Humor story

0.25 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsFred Andrews

Buy, Buy Blues

5 pp · Humor

Uncle HermanBingo WilkinSamantha SmytheTina

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Uncle HermanBingo WilkinSamantha Smythe

Smile and the World Smiles With You

5 pp · Humor, Children

MortLi'l JinxGigiCharley HawseGreg

Final Test

5 pp · Teen

Betty CooperVeronica Lodge

In "Final Test," Veronica grapples with her own perception of wealth when she realizes her privileged upbringing has shaped her view of others in ways she never considered. Betty challenges her assumptions, sparking a moment of self-reflection that leads Veronica to ask a surprising question: how does one truly act "unrich"? Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this five-page story offers a quiet, character-driven moment of growth within the familiar world of Riverdale.