Pep Comics #42
In "Diamonds of Death," Archie finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a high-stakes horse race after a mix-up at the Lodge estate, all while navigating a rivalry with Reggie and a surprise visit from Jughead. Written by Harry Sahle and illustrated by Sahle with inks by Ginger, this 1943 adventure blends humor and suspense as Archie’s morning ride with Jughead sets off a chain of events neither could have predicted. The cover, by Bob Montana, captures the tension with a classic, dynamic scene from the story.
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Archie and Reggie fight over horseback riding. Veronica believes that Archie can ride and she invites him to the Lodge estate for the weekend. Archie brings Jughead, and Jughead shows Archie how to ride in the early morning hours. Veronica mistakes Jughead for Archie and when Mr. Lodge's jockey gets ill, Archie is picked to step in.
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