Cover: Samm Schwartz

Pep Comics #97

May 1953 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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“Low Date Rate”

In "Low Date Rate," Betty’s election as Miss Popularity sparks a surprising twist when Jughead notes her openness to dating multiple boys—prompting Betty to try a clever fix: getting the boys to ask Veronica out, so she can’t spend time with Archie. The plan takes an unexpected turn when Archie, determined not to be left out, fills his own calendar with dates. George Frese’s art brings the high school shenanigans to life, while Samm Schwartz’s cover captures the lighthearted chaos of Riverdale’s social scene in this 1953 classic.

artist George Frese · cover Samm Schwartz

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artist George Frese

cover pencils Samm Schwartz

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When Betty is elected Miss Popularity by the boys of Riverdale High, Jughead explains that it's partially because she doesn't limit herself to dating one boy. Betty then convinces the boys to ask Veronica for dates so that she won't have time to date Archie. Her plan backfires when Archie reacts by filling his calendar with dates too.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).