Josie and the Pussycats Comic Book #88 (April 1977)

This is a physical copy of Josie and the Pussycats issue number 88 from the Archie Series, published by Archie Comics in April 1977. The cover art features Josie and Alexandra in skiing attire on a snowy mountain landscape, engaging in a dialogue exchange with two male characters in the background. The publication originally carried a 30-cent retail price. The aesthetic is characteristic of Dan DeCarlo's style, featuring bold primary colors—reds, yellows, and blues—and a clean, mid-century inspired cartooning style typical of the Bronze Age of comics. Notable markings include the 'Archie Series' vertical banner on the left, the 'Approved by the Comics Code Authority' seal in the upper right, and the specific issue number and date in the top-left yellow box. Regarding condition, the comic appears to be in an unpressed, raw state with visible spine stress lines and minor color breaking along the left edge. The corners show slight rounding, and there is a discernible vertical alignment issue where the internal white margins are visible on the left side of the cover. Despite these age-related wear indicators, the cover colors remain vibrant with no significant staining or heavy creasing apparent on the front face.