Pep Comics #36

Pep Comics #36 from 1943 brings together MLJ's "greatest galaxy of stars" in one cheerful winter scene, with a patriotic red-and-blue star-spangled hero and a muscular green-costumed figure hoisting a grinning, sweater-clad young man bearing a bold "R" on his chest — all rendered with lively energy by Bob Montana. The Shield peers down from the masthead corner, while smaller portraits along the left edge spotlight Commando, Boyle, Danny in Wonderland, and Bentley of Scotland Yard, hinting at the variety packed inside. The cover also promises "Archie! — The Mirth of a Nation," making this a spirited 10-cent package of wartime adventure and humor.