Josie and the Pussycats #55
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Power Shortage," the Pussycats hit a roadblock when their gigs are canceled after female fans protest Melody’s influence on their boyfriends—signs reading "Ban the Body" and "Restrict Melody's Movement" appear outside their apartment. Josie and Valerie spot a surprising twist when they realize Alan M. has a similar effect on women, offering a clever, if unexpected, way out. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—penciled by DeCarlo and inked by Rudy Lapick—this 1971 issue captures the band’s signature humor and charm, with Barry Grossman’s colors and Bill Yoshida’s lettering adding to the vibrant, playful tone.
When Alexandra rubs a mysterious Middle Eastern flashlight, she unleashes Omar—a cool, rhythm-driven genie with a flair for the dramatic and a knack for turning wishes into groovy chaos. But when Omar catches feelings for Valerie, his magic starts to misfire in ways neither girl expected.
In "A Moment of Truth," the Pussycats land a spot on the Arthur Goodgrief Show, where Alexandra tries to reclaim her place in the spotlight—only to find her attempt at stealing the show accidentally highlights Valerie’s quiet brilliance. Amid the chaos, a talent scout’s unexpected praise for Valerie cuts through the noise, leaving Alexandra’s performance in the shadows.
In "Sour Note Caper," Jo and the gang are on a mission to track down a missing guitar—only to find it in a pawn shop window, where Valerie makes a quick purchase. But when the instrument’s mysterious case starts drawing the wrong kind of attention, she soon realizes her sweet melody might be leading her straight into a dangerous tune.
In "Ban the Blonde," the Pussycats hit a wall when female fans boycott their gigs, blaming Melody’s figure for distracting their boyfriends—protests even erupt outside their apartment with signs demanding "Ban the Body." Josie and Valerie, ever the quick thinkers, spot a surprising twist: Alan M. has the same magnetic effect on women that Melody has on men, and they might just have a solution.
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Reprinted in Archie's TV Laugh-Out #37 (1976), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #38 (1976), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #4 (1976), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #40 (1976), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #41 (1976), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #22 (1979), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #29 (1980), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #35 (1981), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #26 (1987), Archie's Double Digest Magazine #29 (1987), Best of Josie and the Pussycats #1 (2001), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #85 (2004), Tales from Riverdale Digest #1 (2005), Tales from Riverdale Digest #2 (2005), Betty & Veronica (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #155 (2007), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #139 (2010), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #141 (2010), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #142 (2010), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #230 (2013), Archie's Big Book #1 (2017), The Best of Josie and the Pussycats #[nn] (2017), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #261 (2018), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #278 (2020), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #279 (2020) + 3 more
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