She's Josie #8
In "The Unhappy Hero (Chapter 1)," Josie finds herself at the center of a rivalry that takes a surprising turn when Albert and Alex’s feud escalates into a near-miss with a speeding car. Written by Frank Doyle and brought to life with Dan DeCarlo’s signature style—pencils and inks by DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick—this 1964 issue captures the classic Archie charm with a moment of unexpected heroism. The cover, also by DeCarlo and Lapick, perfectly frames the chaos and comedy of the moment.
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Albert and Alex are fighting over Josie again. Alex tries to throw Albert's guitar at him while he's crossing the street, and in saving his guitar, Albert ducks out of the way of a speeding car. Melody convinces Albert that Alex saved his life by throwing the guitar at the right time, and a grateful Albert vows to let Alex have whatever he wants -- including Josie.
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