Josie and the Pussycats #84
In "Love Bug," Alexandra's crush on Alan M. reaches dizzying heights—so intense that just hearing his name sends her into a whirlwind of emotion. Josie, moved by pity, urges Alan to give Alexandra some attention, but her hopes quickly spiral when even a kind word from him only deepens her fears of rejection. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature flair—inked by Rudy Lapick, colored by Barry Grossman, and lettered by Bill Yoshida—this 1975 gem captures teenage longing with a mix of humor and heart. The cover, by Stan Goldberg and Jon D'Agostino, perfectly captures the melodrama in motion.
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Alexandra is so pathetically love-struck over Alan M. that she goes into insane ecstasy at the mere mention of his name. Even Josie takes pity on Alexandra and asks Alan to pay a little attention to her. But as soon as he's nice to her, she takes it as a sign that he doesn't love her.
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