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Genres: humorous, teen

Character(s): Josie; Melody; Pepper; Albert; Alexander Cabot III; Sock

First Line: Josie! How's Melody making out with the dumbbells?

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Treasure Chest of Fun

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Notes: Interior front cover.

A Gym Dandy

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Genres: humorous, teen

Character(s): Josie; Melody; Pepper; Alexander Cabot III

First Line: But, Josie! Why won't the Principal let me take part in the school's physical fitness program?

Synopsis: Melody has been banned from physical fitness class because her physique drives the boys crazy, but the wealthy Alex Cabot III takes Josie and Pepper to work out at the private gymnasium in his mansion.

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Pages: 8

Notes: The four stories in this issue form an issue-length story arc. Most of the early issues of this comic tried to distinguish themselves from the regular Archie brand by telling book-length stories or giving some larger theme to the linked stories in the issue.

Given! Given! Yes, We Give You Premiums or Cash!

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Notes: Mail in coupon for 12 packages of White Cloverine Brand Salve to sell at 65¢ a package.

Live Sea Horses!

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First Line: Free underwater Sea Horse Trapeze included with all orders.

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50 Shell Treasures

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First Line: 50 Treasure shells from all over the world to start your collection!

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Learn Any Dance Fast

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First Line: Now it's easy to learn any dance at home in 1 hour with Giant Foot Charts.

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Watch For Josie Comics

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First Line: Three joyful jills in the most exciting comic book ever!

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Famous Americans Set

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First Line: Plus Flag Set, National Parks Set and Presidential Set...

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208 Different World-Wide Stamps

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First Line: An exciting history of the world and outer space...

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Neat Workers

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Genres: humorous, teen

Character(s): Josie; Pepper; Mr. Jones; Albert; Sock

First Line: It's no use, Pepper, boys simply don't cooperate!

Synopsis: Josie and Pepper try to get the boys to participate in the nationwide physical fitness program, starting by getting Albert and Sock to clean out Josie's dad's garage.

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Pages: 6

Notes: The introduction of Sock, the big brawny guy with a crush on Pepper. He started out as very similar to Moose, but later became more intelligent and sensitive.

One of many 1962-3 Archie stories that refer to President Kennedy's call for the youth of America to get more physically fit.

Buy 4! Get 5!

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Feature(s): Archie's Pals 'n' Gals 5 for 4

Character(s): Betty Cooper; Veronica Lodge; Reggie Mantle; Jughead Jones; Archie Andrews

First Line: Dig this crazy offer!

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Notes: Promotional offer to receive a free copy of Archie's Pals 'n' Gals with every one year subscription.

Muscle Hustle

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Genres: humorous, teen

Character(s): Josie; Pepper; Albert; Sock; Alexander Cabot III

First Line: Chee! First they go ape over this fitness jazz...

Synopsis: The boys may not want to exercise, but they sure go in for a lot of physical exertion, including wild dancing and fighting.

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Pages: 5

My Secret New Dynaflex Method

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Character(s): Mike Marvel

First Line: Yes! If the girls laugh at you now when you take off your shirt – they'll be breaking down the doors to get dates with you – once they've seen the rugged Dynaflex Body!

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Brenda Lee

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Genres: biography

Feature(s): Brenda Lee

First Line: The cutest little, young teenager with the biggest voice...that's little Miss Dynamite...Brenda Lee.

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Hands Off!

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First Line: Li'l Jinx! Come back here!

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Amazing Book About Prehistoric Animals

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Feature(s): Archie Comics Publications

First Line: Imagine meeting an animal the length of a ten story building.

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Play Guitar in 7 Days or Your Money Back

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First Line: Surprise your friends and relatives.

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Track Down

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Genres: humorous, teen

Character(s): Josie; Melody; Pepper; Mr. Tuttle; Albert

First Line: Josie! Don't beat your bonnet on a brick wall! Forget about the boys!

Synopsis: Josie and Pepper still can't get the boys interested in exercise, but when Melody starts running along the track in her shorts, they all get plenty of exercise by running after her.

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Pages: 6

Notes: In the final panel, the shortest of the boys running after Melody is a caricature of Dan DeCarlo. Self-caricatures of DeCarlo would become a running gag in many of the pre-Pussycats "Josie" issues.

104 Kings' Knights

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First Line: A glorious set of plastic toys every child will be pleased to own!

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Notes: Interior back cover.
Product set is two separate armies, black and white, in a treasure chest box. Mail order coupon included.

A Cadet Bike Speedometer This Christmas is Worth Asking For!

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First Line: Let people know you want a Cadet bike speedometer for Christmas.

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Notes: Back cover.