Josie and the Pussycats

Archie Comics revived its classic rock-and-roll trio for a 9-issue run (2016–2017) that blended modern sensibility with the franchise’s trademark humor. Writers Cameron Deordio, Marguerite Bennett, and original creator Frank Doyle, alongside artists Audrey Mok and Dan DeCarlo, balanced fresh stories with the familiar dynamic of Josie, Valerie, and Melody navigating friendship, music, and the scheming Cabot siblings. This series matters as a vibrant, short-lived update that honored the characters’ legacy while introducing them to a new generation.