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Issue: Josie and the Pussycats #68
Publication Date: April 1973
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Issues: #68 of 62 Issues (63 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: Archie Giant SeriesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Radio Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/23/1973
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 25 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date as listed in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Periodicals, 1973, page 201, registration number B852065.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; later standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Falcon's Claw

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous, teen
First Line: An innocent purchase, becomes...
Synopsis: In a Gothic mansion, Josie, Melody and Valerie cower before a host of hideous demons.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title from interior story.
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The Insult That Made a Man Out of "Mac"

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Charles Atlas]
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mac's girlfriend; beach bully
First Line: Hey! Quit kicking that sand in our faces!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover ad for body building books from Charles Atlas, Dept. 15C, 115 East 23rd Street, New York, New York 10010.
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The Falcon's Claw

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous, teen
First Line: It came in the night in all its mind blowing horror...
Synopsis: Josie buys a falcon claw pendant at a garage sale. Immediately she begins suffering horrifying nightmares. When the girls investigate the old mansion Josie saw in her dream, they are set upon by a hoard of ectoplasmic horrors.
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In Issue: FlagArchie's Double Digest Quarterly Magazine #7 published July 1983
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Archies Meet The Archies

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: On this one we're having a fashion show!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Welch's Grape Jelly in jars decorated with Archie Comics characters. Appears between pages 6 and 7 of the Josie story.
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Reward $11,750.00 for this Coin

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (background)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
First Line: Stop spending valuable coins worth hundreds of dollars.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement offering a reward for the 1804 silver dollar from Best Values Co., Coin Dept. D-16, 160 Amherst Street, East Orange, New Jersey.
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Now That Tears It

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Oh, Golly! Is this dress too tight?
Synopsis: Alex decides to prank Melody when she bends over in her extremely tight dress.
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Pages: 6
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It's a Three-Mendous Offer

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Archie Giant Series
First Line: Now you can own all three of these...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription solicitation for That Wilkin Boy, Josie And The Pussycats, and Sabrina The Teenage Witch.
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What You Get Is What You See

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Happy birthday, Alan M!
Synopsis: Josie and Alan try to convince Alexandra not to be so extravagant.
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Pages: 6
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Any 14 of These Hit Records for Only $2.86

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ? (background)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
First Line: If you join now and agree to buy ten more...
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Double page centerspread advertisement for record albums from the Columbia Record Club, Terre Haute, Indiana 47808.
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Hang Up!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
First Line: Daddy! May I go over to Gigi's house?
Synopsis: Jinx can't go over to Gigi's house until she does her chores.
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Pages: 2
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I'll Bite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): dental nurse
First Line: Come on, Melody! Don't tell me...
Synopsis: Melody is nervous about seeing the dentist.
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In Content Item: FlagB&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #226 [Direct Edition] published August 2012
as I'll Bite [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Bullseye!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: You're always on target with the new...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement with a coupon offer for the Betty and Veronica Spectacular Archie Giant Series #210.
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Well Shut My Mouth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Sugar (Melody's new dog)
First Line: Hi, Melody! We're here!
Synopsis: Melody gets a dog that isn't very friendly.
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Pages: 2
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7 Foot Monster

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
First Line: Bigger than life- Frankenstein, the man made monster...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Full page ad with many novelties including a Raquel Welch pillow from Honor House Prod. Corp., Dept. 7GK94, 35 Wilbur Street, Lynbrook, New York 11563.
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Sounds Silly to Me . . .

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): unnamed club owner
First Line: Where are you girls going in such a hurry?
Synopsis: When Alexandra is again rejected for band membership, she tries to sabotage the group's audition with her sorcery.
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From Content Item: FlagJosie and the Pussycats #47 published April 1970
was Sounds Silly To Me [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Get in the Groove for a Giant Fun-in!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Fill out the coupon below and order...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement with a coupon offer for a choice of 20 different Archie Giant Series comics. Ad appears between pages 2 and 3 of the previous sequence.
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100 Little Dolls All for $1.50

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (background)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
First Line: Don't shake your head in disbelief!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad from the 100 Doll Company, Dept. 906, 160 Amherst Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07019.
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Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ? (title); typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
First Line: You'll gasp with amazement when you see...
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for Sea-Monkey kits from Transcience Corporation, Dept. 38B, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10010.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Josie]
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: teen
First Line: I've really got a problem! I'm 13 and...
Synopsis: "Josie" answers reader letters.
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Pages: 1.75
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Statement of ownership
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Date of filing: October 1, 1972; Owner: Radio Comics, Inc, 1114-16 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10021, Archie Enterprises, same address; Richard Goldwater, managing editor, John L. Goldwater, editor; Total Paid Circulation, average of preceding twelve months, 138,871. Louis Silberkleit, Business Manager.
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Amazing $1 Art Offer

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Genres: nature
First Line: 4 adorable kitten art prints in full color for your home
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for art prints from Cadence-Castle, Ltd, Art Division, GKP-3, 89 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10011.
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How to Hold a Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ? (pages 1-2)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
First Line: Oooh! Aah! Alan M! What muscles!
Synopsis: Josie and Melody compare strategies on how to keep a man.
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In Content Item: FlagB&V Friends Double Digest Magazine #232 [Direct Edition] published May 2013
as How To Hold A Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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Get These Dynamite Embroidered Cloth Patches That Tell it Like it is!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
First Line: Each groovy patch measures 3".
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for patches from Gandalf Products Co., P.O. Box 38, Dept. AC-12, New York, New York 10022.
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$2, Each, Buy 2 Get One Free.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): ? (title); typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mirobar Sales Corporation
First Line: A new, space age process brings you...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for four record albums from Mirobar Sales Corp., Dept. AR-2, 964 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022.
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[untitled]

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ? (ad agency)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Danny; Danny's friend
First Line: Where'd you get that great new bike, Danny?
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover recruitment ad to sell greeting cards from Cheerful House, Dept. C-2, White Plains, New York 10606.

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