Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Josie #39

Feb 1969 · Archie · 0.12 USD

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In "The Turncoat," Josie and the Pussycats find themselves in a festive mix-up after visiting Clyde Didit’s icy retreat, leading them to a department store to return their Christmas gifts. Melody’s attempt to exchange a bikini—claiming it covers too much—sparks an unexpectedly curious reaction from the store’s customers, leaving the girls puzzled and the situation anything but simple. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—pencils and inks by DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick, lettered by Bill Yoshida—this 1969 issue captures the charm and humor of the era, with a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.

Contains 5 stories

The Turncoat

8 pp · Humor, Teen

JosieMelodyPepperClyde Didit

In "The Turncoat," Jo and her friends visit Clyde Didit’s igloo before heading to a department store to return their Christmas gifts. Melody tries to exchange a bikini she finds too modest, only to discover the store’s customers aren’t quite as concerned with coverage as she is.

A Real Gem

6 pp · Humor, Teen

JosieAlexander Cabot IIIAlexander Cabot IIAlexandra CabotMelody

Go Go Gift

5 pp · Humor, Teen

JosiePepperSockClyde Didit

In "Go Go Gift," Clyde’s attempt to return a magic set that no one else can see spirals into chaos when he insists he’s "disappeared it" — and a single magic word turns his suspicion on Sock, convincing him the bandmate’s become a dog. Josie steps in with a few well-placed spells to keep Clyde’s over-the-top advances at bay, all in the midst of a perfectly silly, perfectly 1969-style comic caper.

Weak Count

1 pp · Humor, Children

Li'l JinxGigi

Welcome Home

5 pp · Humor, Teen

JosieMelodyPepperSockAlexander Cabot IIIClyde Didit