Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Josie and the Pussycats #57

Sep 1971 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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In "The Hostess with the Mostess," Alexandra takes a personal offense when the Pussycats choose to perform at a public clambake instead of her private beach, setting off a playful feud that turns unexpectedly sticky when rain cancels the event. With a mix of teenage charm and mischievous flair, she invites the group to the Cabots' secluded island, only to find her plan might backfire when the tide—both literally and figuratively—turns. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style and Rudy Lapick’s dynamic inks, this 1971 classic captures the band’s spirited antics in a story that’s equal parts summer fun and social sparring, all wrapped in Barry Grossman’s vibrant colors and Bill Yoshida’s crisp lettering. The cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick perfectly captures the island’s allure and the Pussycats’ wide-eyed surprise.

Contains 5 stories

The Hostess with the Mostess

12 pp · Humor, Teen

When the Pussycats choose to perform at a public beach clambake instead of Alexandra’s private beach, she’s furious — but when the event gets canceled by rain, her plans take a turn. She invites the whole gang to the Cabots’ secluded island, hoping to teach them a lesson, but things don’t go quite as she’d planned.

Say It Right

1 pp · Humor, Children

The Ghost of Dark Valley Manor

16 pp · Humor, Detective-Mystery, Teen

When the Pussycats agree to rehearse in the reportedly haunted Dark Valley Manor, what starts as a quirky gig quickly turns eerie—creaking floors, sudden cold spots, and a mysterious axe-wielding figure stalk the halls. With Jo, Melody, and Valerie on high alert, the line between prank and peril blurs in this classic 1971 mystery.

Generation Rap!

1 pp · Humor, Children

Gamblin' Woman

5 pp · Humor, Teen

Janie Jackson

In "Gamblin' Woman," Archie and Jughead stumble upon a mysterious little girl on the beach who won’t speak to anyone—until Melody steps in with surprising insight. With her calm demeanor and knack for reading kids, Melody becomes the only one who can break through the girl’s silence, turning an ordinary day into something unexpectedly heartfelt.