Pep Comics #108

In "The Son Also Rises!" from Pep Comics #108 (1955), Fred’s concern turns to confusion when Mrs. Andrews claims she hasn’t seen Archie all day—only to learn the truth is far more mundane, and surprisingly sweet. The story captures a quiet moment of family warmth, with Archie stepping up in a small but meaningful way while his mom is under the weather.

In "Par Pa" from Pep Comics #108 (1955), Archie’s golf swing goes wildly off course when he hits a ball straight through Mr. Lodge’s window—just as Veronica watches in disbelief. The only thing saving him from a scolding? Mr. Lodge’s unconscious state, courtesy of the unexpected impact.

In "Sweat for the Sweet," Wilbur’s prank takes a slippery turn when he tricks Linda into wrapping a box of chocolates for Laurie—only for her to secretly stuff them with hot peppers. When he enlists Slats to deliver the gift, the joke backfires in classic slapstick fashion, as Slats ends up taking the fall for the spicy surprise.

In "Katy Keene," the aspiring dancer faces off against the glamorous and superstitious Lucki Red Lorelei for a coveted role in a ballet film. With clever help from her sister Sis, Katy navigates Lucki’s quirks to secure her chance—just as the audition begins.

In "Course of Action," Betty’s sudden shift from the academic to the science program catches Mr. Weatherbee off guard—until she reveals her change of heart is thanks to Archie.

In "Rabbit Transit," Jughead is cast as a rabbit in the gang’s charity play, only to have Archie claim the costume’s zipper is stuck—though it isn’t. With hours to spare before the show, Jug must run errands for his mom, leading the whole town into a panic as they believe a giant rabbit is on the loose.

In "Raffles," Bill’s quick charm leads him to buy raffle tickets from Jo, only to be blindsided when he wins a car—only to learn the tickets were sold to Bobo, who won’t part with them. When Jo’s dad finds out Bill was after the prize, things take a sharp turn, leaving Bill in the hospital and the raffle’s outcome hanging in the balance.