Archi comic books issue 562

"The Book Report": It's a familiar chapter in the epic novel that is Archie Andrews' life: with Veronica to distract him and technology to baffle him, can he possibly get his book report finished in time? "A Sour Note": Complication is on the menu when Veronica is taken to dinner by yet another of her father's client's sons... and Archie and Betty are dining at a nearby table! "Blockhead": Just think of all the money Archie and his dad will save by chopping their own firewood... until the doctor bills for their aching backs arrive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Josie and the Pussycats. Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Anti-smoking public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Vacation Blahs," part 1, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Pussycats are exhausted from playing so many shows; They check into a spa for some relaxation. "Vacation Blahs" part 2, script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; The Pussycats take a cruise to relax; They can't relax on the ship due to so many forced activities so they decide to check into a hotel on an island. "Limo Rock," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Alex is straining his brain trying to find a new location that hasn't been done yet for the Pussycats' latest music video. "The Recluse," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Mike Esposito; The Pussycats visit Alex's rich and reclusive uncle at his estate to play a gig. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.