Giant Comics #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeGiant Comics #2 is a romance anthology featuring multiple stories. One story depicts a woman named Daisy who becomes entangled with a man named Harvey despite family disapproval; when Harvey proves unreliable and disinterested in her, she ultimately rejects him and moves on. Another tale follows a young woman who encounters a mysterious "prince charming" at a carnival and Mardi Gras celebration, where they share a romantic evening together before parting ways. The issue contains 96 pages of romantic storylines typical of 1950s romance comics.
A woman consults Marlo, a crystal gazer, hoping for clarity about her romantic future, only to discover that the seer's vague prediction leaves her more confused than ever. When four eligible suitors all fit the description she was given, she's left wondering if fortune-telling was actually any help at all.
A young woman returns home by ship to marry her fiancé Gary, only to unexpectedly encounter Carl, a man from her past in Paris whom she's secretly harbored feelings for—and who harbors his own unspoken affection in return. Stranded together on the voyage, Lois and Carl give in to a shipboard romance, but misunderstandings and doubt threaten to derail any chance at genuine happiness before the ship reaches port. As they dock, a final confession reveals that nothing was quite what it seemed, and the path forward becomes clear at last.
A naturally shy young woman meets Dan Jennings, a reserved oil engineer staying with her family, and discovers that when she sets aside her bashfulness, he finds the courage to do the same. When Dan prepares to leave town without confessing his feelings, Mary makes one bold move at the airport that changes both their lives forever.
A young woman's childhood crush on an older man deepens over three years of faithful letters while he's away—but when he finally returns home, she's terrified that her feelings have shifted from innocent adoration to something far more serious and real. As Doc and Cris navigate their reunion, secrets that both have carefully guarded come to light, and what began as a girl's earnest declaration becomes something neither of them expected to confront.
When Anne Waring overhears that Dr. Mark Hawkins will likely marry a nurse, she transforms her life's trajectory to become one—following him through medical school and nursing training with single-minded devotion. Years later, when fate (or careful planning) reunites them in a hospital where they must work together, Anne's unwavering dedication finally breaks through Mark's professional reserve. This 1957 romance from Giant Comics #2 explores just how far one woman will go for love, and whether ambition and genuine feeling can truly align.
A young woman's father is furious about her fiancé's late-night behavior and eager to give him a piece of his mind when he finally arrives. As the girl's parents stew over the missing engagement, their daughter has other plans for handling the situation.
When Elsa becomes engaged to Dave, she's thrilled—until his older brother Harvey, a celebrated novelist, begins a calculated seduction to punish Dave out of jealousy, leaving Elsa caught between two brothers and forced to keep dangerous secrets. As her deception unravels and threatens to destroy everything, Elsa must find a way to make Dave understand the truth before it's too late to save their love.
Judy lives for drama and attention, transforming everyday happenings into thrilling tales—until she meets Don Wright, a charming young salesman, and discovers that real feelings don't need embellishment. As romance blossoms between them, Judy must reckon with how her habit of exaggeration affects those around her, and whether the truth might finally be enough to hold onto the one person who matters most.
Kathy Wyman, secretary to the wealthy Ames family, stays behind to mind their New Orleans estate while they vacation in Europe—but temptation strikes when she tries on her employer's luxurious green evening gown and assumes Laura Ames' identity for a single night out. In that enchanted evening, she meets the man of her dreams, only to find herself trapped between the life she's borrowed and the truth she can't bring herself to tell him.
At a celebrity ball, My Little Margie is dazzled by a charming and sophisticated stranger until she discovers a dealbreaker that makes her reconsider everything. Sometimes the most appealing package hides the one flaw you just can't overlook.
A man recovering his sight after a devastating crash finds himself drawn to the nurse whose voice guided him through his darkest days—but as the bandages come off, he discovers that his feelings may be built on something deeper than appearance. In "Blind Love" from Giant Comics #2, Joe must confront what he really values when he finally sees Janet's face and learns what truly matters to his heart.
Betty Morse has caught the eye of domineering Big John Kelsey, but when Ned Burton arrives in town with a rival business contract, she finds herself drawn to the one man willing to stand up to him. After a chance dance and a passionate night, Betty falls hard for Ned—but when she learns that Big John and his men are planning to force Burton out of town, she races to warn him of the danger ahead.
Rose Shelby, a public stenographer, meets the charming Eric Blick when he brings his letters to her office, and what begins as flowers and dinner invitations quickly blooms into romance—until she discovers a woman named Mrs. Blick waiting for him at his hotel. Torn between heartbreak and a love that feels too real to dismiss, Rose must confront the truth about the man who's captured her heart.
A young woman named Rita has always taken Al Blake for granted, certain he'll forgive her no matter how she flirts with other boys—until she spots him at a roadside diner with someone new, and realizes she may have pushed him too far. Written with a sharp lesson about what happens when you treat the dependable guy like he'll always be waiting, this 1957 romance story captures that sinking moment when you finally understand what you stand to lose.
Pat has loved Jim since high school, but his obsession with boxing—the brutality, the danger, the glamorous hangers-on—has driven a wedge between them just as he's climbing toward championship contention. When Jim's manager confronts her with hard truths about her own fears, Pat must decide whether to walk away or find a way to accept the man and the life he's chosen.
Ralph proposes to his sweetheart, and she accepts—but when he questions why she'd refused him earlier that same evening, her playful answer sets up a charming bit of mischief that leaves him no choice but to ask again. A lighthearted two-page romance that proves sometimes the best proposals come in pairs.
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