Cover: Dan DeCarlo & Rudy Lapick

Josie and the Pussycats #76

Jun 1974 · Archie · 0.25 USD

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In "To Catch a Thief," Josie and the Pussycats turn the tables on Alex, the self-important band member who never bothers to learn real names—instead, he dubs everyone with ridiculous nicknames. When Josie and Valerie finally get their revenge by calling him nothing but fake names, his ego crumbles, leaving him so flustered he can't even remember his own. A classic, lighthearted showdown of wit and vanity, written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s expressive art, Rudy Lapick’s crisp inks, Barry Grossman’s vibrant colors, and Bill Yoshida’s sharp lettering, all on a cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick.

Contains 5 stories

To Catch a Thief

6 pp · Humor, Teen

Mr. StiffanySergeant Tompkins

In "To Catch a Thief," Jo and the Pussycats misread a situation entirely—mistaking an innocent man for a jewel thief—only to find themselves on the wrong side of the law when their attempt to stop the supposed heist backfires. With the Cabot jewels at stake and their own reputations on the line, the girls must clear their names before the real culprit is caught.

Sound On!

1 pp · Humor, Children

Money Talks

8 pp · Humor, Teen

In "Money Talks," Alex attempts to sabotage Josie’s relationship with Alan by offering him a bribe—only to find Alan unmoved by the prospect of dumping Josie. Faced with that refusal, Alex shifts tactics, handing Alan $10 to deliver a letter out of town, away from Josie, with no mention of what’s inside.

The Welcome Wagon

1 pp · Humor, Teen

Name Game

6 pp · Humor, Teen

In "Name Game," Alex’s habit of inventing ridiculous nicknames for everyone backfires when Josie and Valerie decide to turn the tables—calling him every fake name they can think of, leaving him flustered and furious. As his real name vanishes from his own mind, Alex’s ego starts to unravel in a hilariously chaotic showdown of identity and pride.