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Cover: Joe Certa

First Love Illustrated #30

Jul 1953 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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In "Love Betrayed," a 1953 issue of First Love Illustrated, Gale finds herself torn between her engagement to Steve and a growing attraction to Will, who offers her a ride after her car breaks down. As their flirtation deepens and Gale learns Will is divorcing his wife Nora—unknown to her at first—tensions rise, especially when she discovers Steve, her fiancé, is Nora’s attorney. The emotional stakes mount in this quiet yet potent drama, drawn with expressive detail by Bob Powell and brought to life on the cover by Joe Certa.

Contains 4 stories
Love Betrayed
5 pp · Romance
LornaKeith WeldonArnold CraigJim HustonMayor Handley

In "Love Betrayed," reporter Lorna infiltrates Keith’s muck-raking newspaper under false pretenses, drawn into a web of secrets when she uncovers her uncle Arnold’s political corruption. As her feelings for Keith grow, she must confront the truth about the man she once trusted and the dangerous game she’s been playing.

Flame in My Heart
5 pp · Romance
JuneAunt CoraTed SteeleBobIrene Paige

In "Flame in My Heart," heiress June returns to her aunt Cora’s home and unexpectedly reunites with Ted, the man she once loved. As old feelings stir, Ted’s current girlfriend Irene makes it clear she’s not ready to let go, while June grapples with the shock that her aunt has lost everything. With Ted now wealthy and still drawn to June, the past and present collide in a moment of quiet tension and unspoken longing.

Love Made Me Hate
5 pp · Romance
Beth GraysonStan SuttonMyra CrawfordMrs. CrawfordMr. Higgins

In "Love Made Me Hate," Myra finds herself drawn to Stan, the farm’s hired hand, during a summer vacation that stirs more than just country breezes. Jealous of the local girl Beth, Myra’s feelings twist into sharp words and cold silences—until Stan quietly sets the record straight, saying Beth’s only a friend and that he’s truly fond of her.

Pathway to Sin
5 pp · Romance
Gale MadisonSteve WaltersWill DurantAunt HelenNora

In "Pathway to Sin," Will offers Gale a ride after her car breaks down, sparking a flirtation that stirs unexpected feelings. Though engaged to Steve, Gale finds herself drawn to Will, unaware that Steve is handling Will’s divorce from his wife, Nora. The tension between loyalty and desire unfolds as secrets surface.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $29
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $1,797*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,153*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $800*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $559*
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $438*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $352*
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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Powell
cover pencils, inks Joe Certa

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Reprinted in First Love Illustrated #64 (1956)

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