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Dear Lonely Heart #5

Apr 1952 · Comic Media · 0.10 USD
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In "I Was Afraid of Love," two rival racers, Florence and Janice, find their friendship tested when both vie for the affection of driver Jack. When a crash during a race leaves Janice injured, old tensions flare—especially after she sees Jack with Florence. The truth behind Jack’s actions slowly unfolds, revealing a quiet plan to protect Janice’s place in the sport. A heartfelt moment of reconciliation follows, grounded in honesty and trust. The story, illustrated by the Iger Shop, captures the emotional stakes of competition and connection in a 1952 world of midget racers and quiet heartbreaks.

Contains 4 stories
I Was Afraid of Love
9 pp · Romance
John VanceRoger VanceCynthia VanceMrs. VanceJeems

In "I Was Afraid of Love," newlyweds Cynthia and John arrive at the isolated Rooks’ Castle for their honeymoon, only for Cynthia to uncover a chilling secret: John’s twin brother, Roger, has been imprisoned in the attic all along. When Roger escapes and takes John’s place, chaos erupts—his violent actions leave his mother wounded and end in his own suicide. In the aftermath, Cynthia and John are finally reunited, but the shadows of the past linger.

Soap Opera Sweetheart
6 pp · Romance
Mary CarstairsBill HallMarkMike Bradden

In "Soap Opera Sweetheart," radio stars Mary and Bill face a stormy road to marriage when Mary’s troubled past resurfaces in the form of her drunken ex-fiancé Mark. Tensions flare when Mark confronts her, leading to a desperate moment that leaves Mary shaken and Bill ready to protect her at any cost. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, balancing romance and suspense as love and loyalty are tested in the heat of a single, life-altering night.

First Prize Kisses
6.67 pp · Car, Romance
Janice PowersFlorence MillerJack Carver

In "First Prize Kisses," Florence and Janice, fierce rivals both on the track and in love, find their bond tested when Jack, the driver they both admire, becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception. When Janice is injured after a suspicious crash, her heartbreak turns to fury upon seeing Jack with Florence—only to learn the truth behind his actions.

Office Affair
7 pp · Romance
JuneJack StaffordMillie BrownSylvia CaxtonBen Smith

In "Office Affair," June, an ad agency employee, finds herself drawn to her boss Jack—until she starts to wonder if his affection is real or just a performance for clients. When old flames and office politics stir up secrets, June must navigate a web of shifting loyalties and hidden motives.

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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $1,717*
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Full credits

artist, inker Iger Shop

Reprints

Reprinted in All True Romance #22 (1955), My Personal Problem #4 (1956)

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