She's Josie
Archie · 1963–1965 · 16 issues
About the series
In the mid-1960s, Archie Comics introduced a spunky new heroine in She's Josie (1963–1965), a 16-issue series that launched the adventures of Josie McCoy and her bandmates Pepper Smith and Melody Valentine. Written most frequently by Frank Doyle and drawn by the iconic Dan DeCarlo, the book mixed lighthearted teen drama with music-industry mishaps, as Josie navigated friendships and the scheming of Alexander Cabot III. The series also featured appearances by Archie mainstay Li'l Jinx and Josie's pet dog Albert, establishing the core cast that would later evolve into the beloved Josie and the Pussycats.