Archie Released January 1940

Pep Comics #1 (1940)

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Pep Comics #1 is the premiere issue of the Pep Comics series from Archie, released January 1, 1940. Written by Various Writers with artwork by Irv Novick. Notable appearances include Rocket, Comet, Shield, The. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published January 1940
Pages 68

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Key Facts

  • 1st appearance and origin of the Shield, the United States' first patriotic hero
  • 1st appearance and origin of the Comet, the first superhero character to die in the line of duty in Pep Comics #17

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