Cover: Harry Lucey

Pep Comics #124

Nov 1957 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "Skull Practice!", Veronica and Betty find themselves at odds over a mysterious art piece—until a clever pricing prank flips the script. When Betty buys it for Veronica, a surprise twist leads Mr. Lodge to suggest a charity sale, but things don’t go quite as planned. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style and Rudy Lapick’s inks, this 1957 gem captures the charm and humor of early Archie Comics, with Harry Lucey’s cover adding a perfect touch of whimsy.

Contains 6 stories

Skull Practice!

6 pp · Teen

Archie AndrewsReggie MantleBetty CooperVeronica LodgeJughead Jones

In "Skull Practice!" from Pep Comics #124 (1957), Jughead steps in when Archie and Reggie refuse to pose as sculpture models for Betty and Veronica, only to find his decision leads to a prank war when the boys vandalize the girls’ artwork. Determined to get even, Betty and Veronica plot their own clever retaliation—leaving Jughead caught in the middle of a rivalry that’s as much about pride as it is about art.

Difficult Feet

2 pp · Children

PatPat’s motherPat’s father

costumes by Jack Evans and Margie Pietsch

3 pp · Humor

KatySisBill Woggon

Odd Art

6 pp · Teen

In "Odd Art," Veronica and Betty clash over a painting’s value, sparking a playful rivalry that takes a surprising turn when Betty buys it for Veronica—only to reveal the price was accidentally slashed. When Mr. Lodge worries about Betty’s spending, she shares the joke, leading him to suggest selling the piece for charity, a plan that doesn’t go quite as expected.

The Home Game!

2 pp · Teen

WilburWilbur’s father

The Grand Sand Play!

4.3 pp

Li’l JinxJinx’s dad