Josie and the Pussycats #98

A sunny beach day takes a practical turn in this 1978 entry from Archie's long-running series, as Josie and a friend kneel over an impressively detailed sandcastle, debating how to make it more realistic — while a blond guy lounging in a beach chair deadpans that mortgage payments might do the trick. The lighthearted humor and breezy seaside setting capture exactly the kind of easygoing charm that kept Josie and the Pussycats a warm staple of the Archie line, and the snack stand visible in the background rounds out the perfectly carefree summer vibe.