Pep Comics #95

In "Kiss and Yell!" from Pep Comics #95 (1953), Veronica storms off after accusing Archie of being unfaithful, but with Betty and Jughead’s help, she agrees to let him come over to make things right. When Archie arrives at her doorstep, he’s covered in lipstick—after a mishap with an all-girl orchestra—leaving Veronica stunned and the tension thick.

In "The Losing Battle," Jughead finds an unlikely ally in the fiercely independent Judy, whose disdain for romance leads them to a reckless pact: a kiss to prove how unpleasant it is. But when the moment happens, Judy’s feelings shift in a way neither of them expected—leaving Jughead to navigate a friendship suddenly tangled in something he never saw coming.

In "Suit Yourself," Ferdie and Gregory’s day at Suzie’s house takes a hilarious turn when both boys split their pants—Ferdie in a pair of oversized trousers, Gregory in a borrowed dress. When Gregory tricks Ferdie into being arrested to sabotage his date, Ferdie escapes jail with a clever plan: at the dance, he’ll get even by stealing Gregory’s suit. Written with classic 1953 charm, this six-page gem from Pep Comics #95 delivers lighthearted chaos and a perfectly timed prank.

In this lighthearted 1953 tale from Pep Comics #95, Katy finds herself in a sticky situation when she accidentally double-books dates with Randy and K.O. To save face, she convinces K.O. to bring Randy’s cousin Gloria along, unaware that the girl Randy once knew—pigtails, freckles, and braces included—has now grown into a striking young woman. The story unfolds with playful tension as old memories collide with new appearances.