Josie and the Pussycats #51

In "The Competitors," the Pussycats face a bizarre twist when their van gets repossessed, leading to a surprising deal with Alexandra: a new vehicle in exchange for renaming the band "Alexandra the Great." Their first tour stop in a Central American republic takes an unexpected turn when Alexandra’s song ignites a national uprising, sending shockwaves through both local politics and U.S. foreign policy. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled and inked by DeCarlo and Lapick, with colors by Barry Grossman and letters by Bill Yoshida—this 1970 issue blends rock 'n' roll chaos with geopolitical satire in a delightfully absurd package. The cover, also by DeCarlo and Lapick, captures the band’s new, dramatic persona with flair.