Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #144

In "A Novel Idea," Josie tries to impress Alan M. by completing a ten-mile jog, only to find herself needing a snack—specifically Hostess Fruit Pies—along the way. The unexpected treat ends up drawing the attention of all the boys, turning her moment of fatigue into something far more memorable. Penciled by Dan DeCarlo, inked by Jim DeCarlo, colored by Barry Grossman, and lettered by Bill Yoshida, with a cover by Stan Goldberg, this 1980 issue captures the classic charm of Archie's Pals 'n' Gals at its most lighthearted and delightfully quirky.