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Josie and the Pussycats#57
Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Josie and the Pussycats #57

Sep 1971 · Archie · 0.25 USD
“The Hostess with the Mostess”

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.

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writer Frank Doyle · artist Dan DeCarlo · inker Rudy Lapick · colorist Barry Grossman · letterer Bill Yoshida · cover Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick

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Cast · 11 characters

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letterer Bill Yoshida
cover pencils Dan DeCarlo
cover inks Rudy Lapick

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Alexandra is upset that the Pussycats are going to play at a clambake on a public beach instead of accepting her offer to play at her own beach. When the clambake is rained out, she tries to get revenge by inviting everyone over to the Cabots' private island and leaving them stranded there.

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