Pep Comics #35
In "The Trail of the Walking Corpse," Archie stumbles into a school-wide uproar after a misprinted rumor in the school paper suggests Mr. Weatherbee secretly despises exams—sending students and staff into a frenzy. Written and illustrated by Red Holmdale, this 1943 adventure blends small-town mischief with a touch of spooky suspense, all wrapped in a cover by Harry Sahle that captures the story’s eerie tone.
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Archie accidentally publishes a story in the school newspaper saying that Mr. Weatherbee thinks tests are a waste of time. This sends the students and teachers into a state of chaos.
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