Falling in Love #131
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "My Mother, the Mantrap," Sheila faces a peculiar family dynamic when her mother’s uncanny ability to draw attention from every boy she likes threatens her romance with Neil. Written with quiet humor and emotional nuance, this 1972 DC story explores misunderstandings and growing up, with Mike Sekowsky’s expressive art and Dick Giordano’s sharp inks bringing the heartfelt moments to life. The cover by Win Mortimer and Vince Colletta captures the story’s mix of charm and gentle tension.
In "My Mother, the Mantrap," Sheila struggles to keep her new love, Neil, from her mother—whose charm seems to draw every man she meets, including the ones Sheila wants to keep for herself. When the family doctor gently challenges Sheila’s judgment, she begins to question whether her mother’s actions were truly as mischievous as she thought.
In "Mean to Me!" from Falling in Love #131 (1972), Claire starts a new job and ignores warnings about Rod, drawn in by his charm despite the red flags. As their office romance unfolds, she learns the hard way that his carefree attitude toward relationships comes at a cost.
In "The Boy I Couldn't Forget," Linda grapples with her feelings for Andy, held back by lingering memories of Carl—until a chance encounter in a quiet restaurant forces her to confront what she's truly ready to let go. The story captures a quiet moment of emotional clarity, where past feelings meet the uncertain promise of the present.
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↩ Reprints Heart Throbs #79 (1962), Young Romance #138 (1965)
Reprinted in Teenage #7/1978 (1978), Heart Throbs: The Best of DC Romance Comics #[nn] (1979), Twin Hearts #171
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