Conversation so far:
what was the manga makeover?
In March 2005, Archie Comics announced that a manga version of the title would be published, with art by Tania del Rio.
was the manga version different than the first version?
In Archie & Friends #96 (January 2006) the origin of the Pussycats was retconned.
was Josie's band in the manga version?
Josie Jones was cut from the school choir, but met Valerie Smith and the two founded the band.
were there any other band members?
They recruited Melody, whose idea it was to wear cat outfits.
did the band do well in the Manga version?
The band was not doing well at first, but Alex liked the group, though Alexandra could tell he was more interested in Josie.

Question: who was alex?
Self-contained rewrite: who was alex in Josie and the Pussycats?