Dexter's Laboratory #9

The cover of this May 2000 DC/Cartoon Network issue says it all — a towering, grinning girl looms large in the spotlight while a tiny, wide-eyed Dexter stands in the corner insisting "No, I'm not," making the "Dexter's In Love!" headline instantly hilarious. It's a perfectly charming setup for "Perfect Chemistry," playing the running gag of Dexter's dignity versus everyone else's enthusiasm with great comic timing. Writer John Rozum and artist Chris Savino capture the show's cheerful energy in a single image that fans of the animated series will find hard to resist.