Josie and the Pussycats (1963 1st Series) comic books 1971-1973
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Issue #53
Published Feb 1971 by Archie Publications.$8.20
$5.10
$5.10
Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Alexandra's Liberation; When Alexandra learns that the Pussycats are going to play at an all-boys' university, she decides to join the group without demanding top billing. Work of Art; At an art gallery, the Pussycats foil an attempt to steal a priceless painting. Brawn Is Beautiful; Furious at the way Josie swoons over Alan M., Alex fires him as the Pussycats' roadie, but that means he has to carry their equipment himself. Voodoo's Revenge; In retaliation for monopolizing Josie, Alex tells Alan M. that he's putting "The Curse of the Cabots" on him. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #54
Published Apr 1971 by Archie Publications.$5.20
$5.20
$6.10
Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. The Cat Woman; When Sebastian starts spending a lot of time at Josie's house, Alexandra decides that Alan M. must be a "cat lover" and Josie is trying to use Sebastian to get in good with him. The Smart Machine; A sleazy scientist claims that his "smart machine" will make people intelligent without the necessity of getting an education. I Remember Melody; The miniskirted Melody is monopolizing all the boys' attention, so Josie and Valerie convince her to dress more warmly--and cover up her figure. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Getting Warmer humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.
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Issue #55
Published Jun 1971 by Archie Publications.$10.25
Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. Power Shortage; Alexandra rubs a Middle Eastern flashlight and out pops Omar, a funky, groovy, finger-snappin' magic genie who does Alexandra's bidding...until he falls in love with Valerie. A Moment of Truth; When the Pussycats get a gig on the Arthur Goodgrief Show, Alexandra talks her way back into the group and tries to upstage the other girls on live TV. Sour Note Caper; Valerie finds her stolen guitar in a pawn shop window and buys it back, not realizing that crooks stashed stolen diamonds in the instrument and are following her to get the ice back. Please Take Note; Valerie tells the other girls about the origin and history of the guitar and other musical instruments. Ban the Blonde; The Pussycats can't get gigs at a local club because all the female customers are upset about the effect Melody's fabulous figure has on their boyfriends. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Getting Warmer humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. Knock, Knock humor page with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #60
Published Feb 1972 by Archie Publications.$9.00
$8.30
Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. The Mummy's Kiss, script by Frank Doyle; Melody's resemblance to the ancient Queen Nubila of Egypt causes a mummy to rise from the grave and pursue her in search of his true love. Twin Trouble, script by Frank Doyle; The Pussycats and Archie Andrews have to find a way to rescue Melody from Lennie, a big dumb guy who goes crazy over anything with shiny blonde hair. What Are Friends For?, script by Dick Malmgren; The Pussycats are nearly torn apart when Valerie falls in love with Warren Owens, a good-looking music promoter who is only romancing her to get her to sign a contract. Pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #64
Published Sep 1972 by Archie Publications.$10.25
$5.10
Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. What Kind of Ghoul Am I, script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Alex gets the Pussycats an audition at Ghostly Estates for someone claiming to be a real live Count. To Grandmother's House, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Valerie leaves town before an important gig, claiming that she needs to visit a sick grandmother. Spanish Gold, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The gang goes to the Cabot land in Latin America, where they look for buried Spanish treasure. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
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Issue #71
Published Sep 1973 by Archie Publications.$4.10
The Emissary; The Cabots are hoodwinked by a phony psychic who is working with crooks, but Josie and Valerie expose the scam. The Turning of the Cheek; Josie gets mad when Alexandra plays a trick on her, but Melody has the best advice for dealing with the situation. The Protectors; The girls jump to the wrong conclusion but learn a valuable lesson. A Share Package humor two-pager with Li'l Jinx by Joe Edwards. No Way Out; Alex tries to step in when Alan M. doesn't have the money to take Josie to a fancy dance. Follow the Leader; Melody keeps accidentally hurting Alan M. Melody's Pinup. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
