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Issue: She's Josie #1
Publication Date: February 1963
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Issues: #1 of 16 Issues (17 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: Archie SeriesView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Radio Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/10/1962
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (5 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing.

The issue is the first published appearance of Josie James and Melody Jones, later of "Josie and the Pussycats" fame. Some sources claim the first appearance was a story in Archie's Pals and Gals #23 (Winter 1962-1963). However, the copyright records do not bear this out. She's Josie #1 was published on December 10, 1962; Archie's Pals and Gals #23 was published on December 17.

Josie, Melody and Pepper had been created by Dan DeCarlo for a proposed newspaper strip called "Here's Josie." when it didn't sell as a strip, he took the characters to Archie Comics and got the go-ahead to do it as a comic book.

Using the three girls as the foundation for the new comic, DeCarlo developed the characters and their supporting cast in conjunction with writer Frank Doyle. DeCarlo told TheTrades.com in 2001 that "I designed all the characters, and Frank Doyle was doing all the writing."
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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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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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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In Issue: FlagWorld of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2 [Direct Edition] published January 2011
In Content Item: FlagBest of Josie and the Pussycats #1 published January 2001
as A Gym Dandy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
Disclose 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.
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Given! Given! Yes, We Give You Premiums or Cash!

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Disclose Notes: Mail in coupon for 12 packages of White Cloverine Brand Salve to sell at 65¢ a package.
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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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In Issue: FlagWorld of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2 [Direct Edition] published January 2011
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Disclose 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.
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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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Disclose Notes: Promotional offer to receive a free copy of Archie's Pals 'n' Gals with every one year subscription.
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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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In Issue: FlagWorld of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2 [Direct Edition] published January 2011
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Pages: 5
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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
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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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Genres: childrens, humorous
First Line: Li'l Jinx! Come back here!
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Amazing Book About Prehistoric Animals

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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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In Issue: FlagWorld of Archie (Jumbo Comics) Double Digest #2 [Direct Edition] published January 2011
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Pages: 6
Disclose 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.
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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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Product set is two separate armies, black and white, in a treasure chest box. Mail order coupon included.
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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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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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