Cover: Harry Sahle

Pep Comics #50

Sep 1944 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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“Treasure of the Miserable Mansion”

In "Treasure of the Miserable Mansion," Archie takes on the task of selling an old, abandoned house for his father, only to find himself caught in a night of mystery when a couple arrives during a sudden downpour. With the storm keeping them inside, old tales of hidden treasure begin to swirl—especially when Archie shares a story about gold buried in the cellar, sparking unexpected interest from the visitors. Written and illustrated by Harry Sahle, with inks by Janice Valleau, this 1944 adventure blends small-town charm with a touch of suspense, all capped by a cover by Sahle that captures the eerie allure of the mansion.

writer, artist Harry Sahle · inker Janice Valleau · cover Harry Sahle

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Cast · 16 characters

Archie Andrews Armand De Latour Billy Grayson Captain Commando Dustin Simmons Dusty Flatbush Fred Andrews Joe Higgins John Grayson Jughead Jones Matthew "Kip" Burland Percy The Black Hood The Shield Veronica Lodge

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writer, artist Harry Sahle

inker Janice Valleau

cover pencils, inks Harry Sahle

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Archie tries to sell an abandoned house for his father. When a couple comes to look at it, they are forced to spend the night due to rain. Meanwhile, Archie reads a story about treasure to Jughead and the couple tries to buy the house, thinking there is treasure in the cellar.

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