Cover: Irv Novick

Pep Comics #25

Mar 1942 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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“The Walrus's Prison Break”

In "The Walrus's Prison Break," Archie takes on a side hustle as a taxi driver, only to find himself on a bizarre detour that leaves him and a mysterious passenger stranded after a near-miss with a train. The next day at school, he’s stunned to learn the man he picked up is the new principal—though no one’s quite sure how he ended up in Riverdale. Written and drawn by Bob Montana, this 1942 adventure blends slapstick mishaps with a touch of mystery, all capped off with a cover by Irv Novick.

writer, artist, inker Bob Montana · cover Irv Novick

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writer, artist, inker Bob Montana

cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

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Archie's jalopy is costing too much, so Archie offers to make it a taxi service. He picks up a man at the train station and while trying to shortcut, ends up on a road to the country. Bad things happen to the man and when Archie's jalopy is hit by a train, they end up walking 17 miles to Riverdale. When Archie goes to school the next day, he finds out that the man is the new principal.

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