Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Josie #33

Apr 1968 · Archie · 0.12 USD

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In "The 'Warm Up'," Sock finds himself puzzled by Pepper's cool demeanor—until jealousy sparks a surprising shift. When she worries he might be interested in Melody, Pepper sheds her glasses and tries to transform into the passionate girl she thinks he desires. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature charm and Rudy Lapick’s crisp inks, this 1968 issue captures a quiet moment of self-doubt and sudden change, all on a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.

Contains 4 stories

The "Warm Up"

6 pp · Humor, Teen

JosieMelodyPepperSock

In "The Warm Up," Jo is caught between her usual cool detachment and a sudden, flustered jealousy when she thinks Sock might be interested in Melody. Trying to prove she can be more than just the girl with the glasses, she boldly sheds her practical persona—only to find herself navigating a new kind of awkwardness.

The "Contract"

6 pp · Humor, Teen

JosieMelodyPepperAlbertAlexander Cabot III

In "The Contract," Josie and her friends take on a series of odd jobs to score glamorous items for the Cabots' Hunt Club Ball, trading their time for couture samples and dazzling accessories. With charm and a dash of mischief, they navigate the world of high fashion—just to pull off the perfect look.

Hip Hip Hooray

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Alexander Cabot IIIAlexander Cabot IIAlexandra CabotJosieMelodyAlbertWitherspoon

Don't Quote Me

5 pp · Humor, Teen

JosieMelodyPepperAlbert

In "Don't Quote Me," Jo and Pepper grow uneasy when three top students take an unexpected interest in Melody after spotting her playful malapropisms on the town walls. The girls worry the brainy trio might exploit her clever wordplay before she even realizes what’s happening.