Cover: Harry Sahle

Pep Comics #35

Jan 1943 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "The Trail of the Walking Corpse," Archie stumbles into a school-wide uproar after a misprinted rumor in the school paper suggests Mr. Weatherbee secretly despises exams—sending students and staff into a frenzy. Written and illustrated by Red Holmdale, this 1943 adventure blends small-town mischief with a touch of spooky suspense, all wrapped in a cover by Harry Sahle that captures the story’s eerie tone.

Contains 7 stories

The Trail of the Walking Corpse

11 pp · Superhero

Charles Graham (villain, introduction, death)Richard Blane (villain, introduction, death)

The Raven

13 pp · Superhero

The Raven [Paul Lerner] (villain, introduction)

Man Without a Country

9 pp · Superhero, War

Edmund Carter (introduction, death)Anne Carter (introduction, death, flashback)Col. Reimer (villain, introduction, death)Nazis (villains)

The Shrinking Tree

7 pp · Fantasy

DannyThe genie (guest-star)

Marshall Dommel's Understudy

8 pp · War

The Nazis (villains)

The School Reporter

6 pp · Humor, Teen

In "The School Reporter," Archie finds himself in a whirlwind of chaos after accidentally publishing a rumor in the school paper that Mr. Weatherbee thinks tests are a waste of time—sending students and teachers alike into a frenzy. Written by a team known for their sharp humor, the story captures the classic teenage misadventure with a perfectly timed prank gone too far.

The Case of Devil's Rock

6 pp · Detective-Mystery

Neville McMurdock (villain, introduction, death)Bruce McMurdock (introduction, death)Rachel McMurdock (introduction)Edmond McMurdock (introduction)Edna McMurdock (introduction)