Josie #30
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Royal Flush," Sock wrestles with his feelings for Pepper, caught between self-doubt and the pressure to impress her. With the girls urging him to be true to himself and Albert pushing him toward romance and poetry, Sock faces a moment of personal choice—just as the story takes its first, heartfelt turn. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, inks by Rudy Lapick, and lettering by Bill Yoshida, this 1967 issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.
In "Marooned," Josie, Melody, and Pepper set off on a boating trip that takes a turn when fog rolls in and strands them on a mysterious island. With no way to call for help, they stumble upon a lone man living in isolation—and decide to help him, even as they wonder how they’ll ever get home.
In "Poolside Patter," Josie finds herself navigating more than just the backyard pool at the Cabots'—Alexandra’s constant schemes to steal Albert’s attention turn the afternoon into a high-stakes game of social one-upmanship. When the pranks and passive-aggressive jabs cross the line, Josie finally snaps with a move that’s equal parts surprise and justified sass.
In "The Heart Specialist," Jo is convinced she’s found the perfect cure for Sock’s heartache—only to realize her advice might be making things worse. With the girls urging Sock to be himself and Albert pushing him toward grand romantic gestures, the line between genuine feeling and performative charm starts to blur.
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Reprinted in Archie Giant Series Magazine #223 (1974), Archie Comics Digest #55 (1982), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #134 (2009), Laugh Comics #[nn] (2011)
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