A Moon, A Girl, Romance #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Prison Widow" is a gripping tale from EC’s A Moon, A Girl, Romance #12 (1950), a standout issue written, drawn, and inked by Al Feldstein. It follows Flo, a woman whose husband Harry returns from three years in prison, only to find their marriage unraveling as he reverts to a life of crime. With emotional tension mounting and danger closing in, Flo must face a heart-wrenching choice between loyalty and survival. The story’s stark, powerful visuals and tightly wound narrative are rendered in full by Feldstein, whose art and storytelling elevate this poignant, suspenseful drama.
In "Prison Widow," Flo grapples with the weight of loyalty when her husband Harry, released after three years in prison, returns to a life of violence. Though she’s grown close to Jerry, a kind man she met through a favor, Flo feels bound to stand by Harry—even as his actions grow more dangerous. The story unfolds with quiet tension, exploring the cost of duty and the fragile hope of redemption.
In a quiet moment after her release from prison, Marta returns a briefcase to John, a judge whose life she’s about to disrupt in ways neither of them expects. As their connection deepens, Marta wrestles with guilt and self-doubt, fearing she’s not worthy of the love John offers—until she makes a decision that forces him to confront the truth of who she really is.
In "Blind to My Real Love!", Jane and Mark’s romance takes a heartbreaking turn when Mark’s face is severely injured in an auto accident, leaving him unable to see. As he recovers, he receives heartfelt letters from Jane—read to him daily by the compassionate nurse Sue—only to discover, once his bandages come off, that Jane is now engaged to his friend Fred. The truth behind the letters reveals a quiet, enduring love that was always there, and Mark finds his real happiness with Sue.
In "Rx for Romance," Carole shoulders the weight of caring for her younger siblings after their parents' tragic death, putting her own dreams on hold. When a kind-hearted doctor named Dick offers her love, Carole must choose between her duty and her heart—until a quiet confession from her brother Sonny might just change everything.
ComicBooks.com Value
Show all 14 grades ▾
Find on ebay
Read it digitally
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Reprints
Reprinted in The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #39 (2026)
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.