Cover: Bill Vigoda

Pep Comics #89

Jan 1952 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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“Lure 'Em and Leave 'Em”

In "Lure 'Em and Leave 'Em," Betty goes all out to impress Archie at the school dance, styling her hair and slipping into a tight dress—only to find it’s less a fashion statement and more a full-body trap. With the music playing and the moment slipping away, her attempt to look her best takes a comically disastrous turn. Bill Vigoda’s expressive art brings the awkward charm to life, with both the story and cover drawn entirely by him.

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artist, inker Bill Vigoda

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Betty wants to impress Archie at the dance so she puts her hair up and wears a tight dress. The problem is, the dress is so tight she can't dance in it and it rips when she tries to bend over.

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