Josie and the Pussycats #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Rock and Roll" kicks off Josie and the Pussycats #1 (1993) with the band landing a big gig at the trendy nightclub Zack's, all while trying to keep their plans secret from Alexandra. But when Alexandra transforms into a fish to eavesdrop and then teleports to the club with Sebastian, things take a turn—Zack, a thief in disguise, steals a dazzling jewel that’s cursed, unaware the curse won’t touch Alexandra thanks to her witchcraft. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Dan DeCarlo, with inks by Alison Flood, colors by Barry Grossman, and letters by Bill Yoshida, the cover by Dan DeCarlo captures the band’s electric energy and the club’s glamorous vibe.
In "Rock and Roll," the Pussycats hustle to reach their big gig at Zack’s nightclub without Alexandra finding out—until she turns into a fish to eavesdrop, then reverts and teleports straight to the venue with Sebastian. There, the charming but shady owner Zack takes a fancy to Alexandra’s dazzling jewel, unaware it’s cursed—though the magic protects her, leaving the danger to unfold around her.
When Alexandra demands the band rename itself "Alexandra's Cool Time Cats" or quit, Josie and Melody are left scrambling—until Alexandra introduces Valerie Smith as her replacement, turning the group’s lineup into a surprise twist neither of them expected.
In "Pussy Footing," Josie, Melody, and Valerie hit the stage in their new Pussycats costumes for their first big concert—only to face a feline-fueled sabotage when Alexandra uses magic to steal their voices and turn them into actual meowing cats.
In "Up Up and Away," Alex sets up a promotional balloon ride for the Pussycats, but when Melody accidentally sets them loose, the girls find themselves crash-landing in a small town where a crook has stolen the legendary Rose Bowl. With the priceless artifact in danger, the band uses their music to lure the thief out—only for Valerie’s afro to become the unexpected guardian of the bowl.
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