Josie and the Pussycats #85
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Builders Special," Josie and the Pussycats hit the beach where Alan M. and Alex clash over sand castles—until Alan surprisingly shifts gears, building sand ghettos and middle-income housing instead. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style, Rudy Lapick’s inks, Barry Grossman’s colors, and Bill Yoshida’s letters, this 1975 issue captures a quirky moment of social commentary with a touch of humor. The cover by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino perfectly frames the scene’s playful tension.
In this playful 1975 installment from *Josie and the Pussycats #85*, beachside fun takes a quirky turn when Alex critiques Alan M.’s sand castle plans as too ambitious—too "out of his class," he says. To Josie’s amusement, Alan takes the jab in stride, reimagining his seaside project with surprisingly detailed sand ghettos and middle-income housing units.
In "Clothes Call," Josie finds herself shaken after Alexandra criticizes her style, making her doubt her fashion choices—until an unexpected twist reveals just how sharp her sense of style really is. Written with a wink and drawn in the classic, lively spirit of the series, this six-page tale turns a moment of insecurity into a quietly triumphant celebration of individuality.
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