KEY ISSUE

ARCHIE'S PALS 'N' GALS #23

October 1962

KEYEarliest catalogued appearances of Josie McCoy, Melody Valentine, and Pepper Smith.

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"Temptation"; Veronica throws Archie over for Reggie because Reggie is driving around in his uncle's brand new Avanti, and Archie's none too pleased. "Wheel and Deal," With some help from Jughead, Archie figures out how to get the Avanti away from Reggie. "Admiration Society," Betty hears that Archie and Veronica are on the outs and that she has a chance with him. "What Makes Archie Run?"; Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie's friends to cut back on his after school distractions so he can pick up his grades. "Tongue Twister," Pepper suggests Melody study for her Spanish test by playing a Spanish language instruction record while she sleeps. "To Be Renounced"; Reggie claims he's renouncing women, but it's all a set-up to embarrass Archie. "The Big Lie"; Archie and Veronica catch Reggie in a lie. "The Weak Spot," Reggie sets up Archie with a pre-cut board.