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Pep Comics (1940) No. 22

🔑 Key Issue — 1st appearance of Archie (Archibald Andrews), Jughead (Forsythe Pendleton Jones III), Betty (Elizabeth Cooper)

Issue Details

Pep Comics (1940) No. 22 cover

Publisher: Archie Comics

Cover Date: December 1941

Cover Price: $0.10

Writer: Vic Bloom

Penciller: Bob Montana

Cover Artist: Irving "Irv" Novick

First Appearance: Archie (Archibald Andrews), Jughead (Forsythe Pendleton Jones III), Betty (Elizabeth Cooper)

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Pep Comics (1940) #22 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide

GradeConditionRaw Value
9.4Near Mint$280,000.00
8.0Very Fine$196,000.00
6.0Fine$84,000.00
4.0Very Good$42,000.00
2.0Good$28,000.00

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Pep Comics (1940) #22 Value FAQ

How much is Pep Comics (1940) #22 worth?

As of August 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $280,000.00; lower grades range from ~$28,000.00 (Good) to ~$196,000.00 (Very Fine).

Is Pep Comics (1940) #22 a key issue?

Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Archie (Archibald Andrews), Jughead (Forsythe Pendleton Jones III), Betty (Elizabeth Cooper).

Who created Pep Comics (1940) #22?

Pep Comics (1940) #22 was written by Vic Bloom, pencilled by Bob Montana, with a cover by Irving "Irv" Novick.

When was Pep Comics (1940) #22 published?

Archie Comics published it with a December 1941 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.

What is a high-grade copy of Pep Comics (1940) #22 worth?

A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $280,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.