First Love Illustrated #60
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Shadow Between Us," Roz starts as a secretary at an ad agency, determined to climb the ranks while navigating her growing feelings for her boss, Larry. As her ambition clashes with their romance, loyalty and professional dreams come into sharp conflict—especially when Larry’s impatience leads him to a new relationship, leaving Roz to face the consequences of her choices. Penciled and inked by Al Avison, the cover captures the tension of this emotional crossroads, while Joe Certa’s interior art brings Roz’s quiet struggle to life in this 1956 issue.
In "Portrait of Love," Pam, engaged to artist Tom, finds herself drawn to art dealer Howard as she tries to advance Tom’s career—only to discover that her growing feelings for Howard come at a cost. When Howard’s cruel dismissal of Tom’s work shatters her trust, Pam must choose between her heart and her loyalty. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this poignant 1956 romance unfolds with quiet intensity, capturing the fragile lines between ambition, affection, and integrity.
In "I Bargained with Love!" from First Love Illustrated #60 (1956), Roz, a driven secretary at an ad agency, finds herself torn between her rising career and her growing feelings for her boss, Larry. As she pushes to become account executive, their relationship strains under the weight of her ambition and his impatience—especially when Larry’s new secretary, Ruth, enters the picture. The story captures the quiet tension of love, loyalty, and the cost of chasing success.
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↩ Reprints First Love Illustrated #26 (1953)
Reprinted in Hi-School Romance Datebook #3 (1963)
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