Josie #37
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Name Game," Clyde Didit finds himself trapped in a hilarious linguistic loop, getting pummeled every time he says "Sock It To Me" or any playful twist on it. Melody attempts to lighten the mood with puns, but even her best efforts fall flat—leaving Clyde contemplating a dramatic move: defecting to the rival "Archie" comic. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated with signature flair by Dan DeCarlo, this 1968 issue features a cover by Dan DeCarlo that captures the chaos perfectly.
In "The Name Game," Jo and her friends are caught in a whirlwind of wordplay when Clyde Didit keeps getting smacked for his trademark catchphrase—no matter how he tweaks it. Melody tries her hand at puns, but even her best efforts fall flat, leaving Clyde wondering if he’d be better off swapping comics and joining Archie’s world.
In this 1968 tale from *Josie #37*, Pepper challenges Sock to soften his rough edges, prompting him to vow to be a "pussycat"—only to be tested moments later when three rowdy strangers show up with ill intentions toward her.
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Reprinted in Travesuras #67 (1969), World of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #32 (2013)
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