Josie and the Pussycats #77

Josie and the Pussycats hit the bowling alley in this cheerfully chaotic 1974 entry — issue #77 from Archie — where the cover, penciled by Stan Goldberg and inked by Jon D'Agostino, captures Melody's mischievous gum-in-the-bowling-ball confession as a hapless Alan M. goes flying down the lane in spectacular fashion. Josie, Valerie, and a very amused onlooker round out the scene, all rendered in those bright, wonderfully energetic colors that defined the era. It's a slice of pure fun from one of Archie's most entertaining ensembles.