Josie
Archie · 1965–1969 · 28 issues
About the series
Josie was the Archie Comics title that launched the all-girl band Josie and the Pussycats, a bubbly, music-infused series running from 1965 to 1969. Written primarily by Frank Doyle and drawn by the iconic Dan DeCarlo, the book starred the sweet-natured Josie McCoy alongside her bandmates Melody Valentine and Pepper Smith, as well as the wealthy, scheming siblings Alexander and Alexandra Cabot. A charming blend of teen comedy and rock-and-roll energy, this 28-issue series laid the groundwork for the beloved franchise that would later conquer Saturday morning cartoons.