Valentine #12 August 1972
In "Mickey Equals Trouble," Penny’s quiet crush on her art teacher, Mr. Reed, spirals into a wave of embarrassment when she drops her portfolio in front of the class—leaving her convinced everyone is laughing. Hiding from the perceived ridicule, she stumbles upon Geoff, a boy grappling with his own fears of a job interview, and in helping him face his moment, Penny finds the courage to confront her own. Art by Altamira, this heartfelt 1972 Valentine #12 captures a tender, relatable moment of teenage vulnerability and quiet bravery.
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Penny develops a crush on her art teacher, Mr. Reed. When she drops her drawing portfolio of portraits of Mr. Reed, she thinks everyone knows and is laughing at her. She skips school and hides. She meets Geoff, who is hiding from his own fears of a job interview. In helping Geoff, Penny faces up to what she must do.
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