Pep #395

Jul 1984 · Archie · 0.60 USD

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In "Gadget Mania," Archie and his family reflect on how life used to be simpler—before the age of push-button convenience. As Archie’s mother and grandmother share memories of the past, Archie insists that today’s gadgets make everything easier, sparking a lighthearted look at how technology changes daily life. Written by George Gladir and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo Jr., with inks by James DeCarlo, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, this 1984 classic features a cover by Dan DeCarlo, capturing the playful spirit of a world just beginning to embrace the future.

Contains 11 stories

Gadget Mania

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsMary AndrewsFred AndrewsVeronica LodgeHubert Smithers

In "Gadget Mania," Archie’s mother and grandmother share nostalgic tales of simpler times, contrasting their past with the endless gadgets that now dominate everyday life. Archie, ever the optimist, insists that modern push-button convenience makes everything easier—though his enthusiasm might be just a little too eager.

Witchcraft Tips for Teens

1 pp · Humor, Fantasy

Sabrina Spellman

Marvelous Maureen Wakes up Mortimer or "Dubois' New Bod" Episode 17

6 pp · Adventure, Humor, Science Fiction

Marvelous MaureenMortimerClarissa DuBoisMonsieur DuBoisReptilicus

Exam Elan

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead Jones

It's Later than You Think

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsWaldo Weatherbee

Decibel Dilemma

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsFred Andrews

Class Will Tell

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica Lodge

Eat Beat

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeJughead JonesHot Dog

Flapjack Attack

0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsJughead JonesReggie MantleDilton Doiley

You Know Your Boyfriend Isn't Too Bright If

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Moose MasonMidge Klump

Dream On, Archie

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead Jones

In "Dream On, Archie," Archie drifts off and imagines a life with Betty, complete with a family and a cozy home—only to wake up and fall back asleep, plunging into a new dream where he’s married to Veronica instead. The story plays with Archie’s usual romantic indecision in a lighthearted, whimsical way, letting his imagination run wild across two very different futures.