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Cover: Don Heck & Vince Colletta

Girls' Romances #159

Sep 1971 · DC · 0.25 USD
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"Made for Each Other" is a poignant, heartfelt story from Girls' Romances #159 (1971), where a young woman finds solace in letters from her late mother—revealing a deeply moving choice to marry her beloved despite knowing she had a fatal illness, all so they could share a year of joy and welcome a child. Illustrated with tender detail by John Rosenberger, the issue unfolds with quiet emotional power, grounded in the bittersweet truth of love that outlasts time. The cover, by Don Heck and Vince Colletta, captures the story’s intimate tone with a simple, evocative image.

Contains 5 stories
Made for Each Other
7 pp · Romance

In "Made for Each Other," Candy and Jeff quietly endure hardship, each giving up their own dreams to keep the other smiling—until a shared moment of honesty reveals they both long for a better life, not apart, but together.

Hold Me
8 pp · Romance

In "Hold Me," Susan watches from the sidelines as Joey moves from one romance to the next, leaving hearts broken in his wake. When she finally gets the chance to be with him, her long-held feelings are met with uncertainty—does Joey truly care, or is she just another chapter in his story?

Love Letters
8 pp · Romance

In "Love Letters," Jo discovers a collection of heartfelt notes from her mother, penned years before her passing, revealing a quiet act of courage: a marriage forged in love and time, chosen not to defy fate, but to cherish every moment. The story unfolds through these tender words, capturing a bond that endured beyond illness and loss.

Please Don't Hurt Me!
8 pp · Romance

In "Please Don't Hurt Me!", Abby, the sole teacher in her quiet town, worries she’s becoming the stern school marm she never wanted to be. When new teacher Tod arrives, her strict demeanor puts her job at risk—until students and Tod team up to save her, leading to a surprising proposal that changes everything.

Portrait of an Actress
8 pp · Romance

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Full credits

cover pencils Don Heck
cover inks Vince Colletta

Reprints

↩ Reprints Girls' Love Stories #13 (1951), Falling in Love #58 (1963), Girls' Romances #92 (1963)

Reprinted in Cupido Classics #1 (1972), Heart to Heart Romance Library #164 (1972), Romeo og Julie #1/1972 (1972), Junge Liebe #1 (1972), Romeo og Julie #5/1973 (1973), Love Song Romances #91 (1979), Twin Hearts #166

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