Pep Comics #98

Jul 1953 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "There Is Nothing Like a Dame!", Archie confidently claims he’s figured out women after buying tickets to a wrestling match—only to discover his plan is derailed when he learns Reggie tricked Veronica into thinking wrestling isn’t ladylike, and now she’s headed to a flower show instead. George Frese’s artwork brings the classic teen antics to life in this 1953 installment of Pep Comics, capturing Archie’s mix of pride and confusion with signature charm.

Contains 6 stories

There Is Nothing Like a Dame!

5 pp

Archie AndrewsVeronica LodgeFred AndrewsMary AndrewsReggie MantleBetty Cooper (in logo only)

In "There Is Nothing Like a Dame!" from Pep Comics #98 (1953), Archie confidently claims he's finally figured out women after buying tickets to a wrestling match—only to discover his plans are undone when Reggie tricks Veronica into thinking wrestling isn't feminine and convinces her to go to a flower show instead. The story follows Archie's mix-up with romance and mistaken assumptions, all set against the backdrop of small-town charm and classic teen antics.

The Insultin' Sultan

4 pp

Archie AndrewsBetty CooperJughead JonesVeronica LodgeReggie Mantle

Untitled story

4 pp

Katy KeeneSisK.O. Kelly

Pane Killer

3 pp

SuzieFerdie

I Can Paddle Canoe?

3 pp

Wilbur WilkinLaurie LakeLinda MooreRed Wilson

In "I Can Paddle Canoe?", Red's clever prank with a French record sets off a chain of playful misunderstandings, sparking Laurie's curiosity and leading Linda to take a canoe ride with Wilbur—though not quite the way anyone expected.

Save and Sound

3.33 pp

Li'l JinxBill Bubblegum

In "Save and Sound," Jo finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the world of banking when her brother Bill, fed up with the constant jingle of her piggy bank, convinces her to open a real account—only to quickly overwhelm the bank president with her spirited determination.