Josie and the Pussycats #56
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Time on My Hands," Josie and the Pussycats find themselves caught in the middle of a dramatic rift between Alex and Alexandra at a pool party that quickly spirals into a clash over ownership and loyalty. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature flair—penciled with flair and inked by Rudy Lapick, with Barry Grossman’s colors and Bill Yoshida’s lettering—this 1971 issue captures the chaotic energy of teenage drama, all capped by a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.
In "Time on My Hands," Alex and Alexandra take a wild detour through Professor Transistor's time machine, landing themselves in prehistoric times—where dinosaurs aren't the only things that might be out of place. When the rest of the gang follows to bring them back, the Pussycats find themselves navigating ancient jungles and prehistoric perils, all while trying to figure out how to get home.
In "Fitness Report," Melody’s beachside calisthenics accidentally spark a wave of over-the-top enthusiasm from the boys, turning a simple workout into a full-blown comedic chase. Valerie steps in to shield Melody, but the boys have other plans—determined to sideline her and get closer to Melody, the fun quickly spirals into a lighthearted, chaotic tangle of antics.
In "Think Jinx," Jo and the Pussycats take a break at the Chok'lit Shoppe, where Valerie and Melody stop by to enlist the Archies for a Pussycats record. Reggie’s smitten with Melody, and despite the chaos she inevitably causes, he’s more than happy to play along.
In "Two of a Kind," Jo and Alexandra find their friendship tested at a pool party when a petty argument spirals into a full-blown feud over whose event it truly is. With their friends stuck in the middle, the Cabots unite against the world—only to kick everyone out when no one agrees with them.
When the Pussycats and Archie Andrews head to the beach for a quiet, early-morning escape, peace is quickly disrupted by the sudden, noisy arrival of Alan M.'s broken-down motorcycle—turning their serene start into a chaotic, laughter-filled morning.
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Reprinted in Josie and the Pussycats #72 (1973), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #43 (1976), Archie's TV Laugh-Out #44 (1976), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #7 (1976), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #8 (1977), Laugh Comics Digest / Laugh Comics Digest Magazine / Laugh Digest Magazine #60 (1985), Best of Josie and the Pussycats #1 (2001), Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest Magazine #86 (2004), Archie Comics Digest #217 (2005), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #235 (2013), Josie and the Pussycats #3 (2017), B&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #283 (2020)
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