Cover: Jay Scott Pike

Heart Throbs #109

Aug 1967 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "Sweet Mystery of Love!", Debbie’s two-week trip to visit cousin Brenda takes an unexpected turn when Brenda introduces her to Jerry, the brother of her boyfriend’s friend. As Debbie finds herself drawn to Jerry, her feelings begin to shift in ways she never expected—until her return home, where she discovers Cary has moved on too. A heartfelt slice of 1960s romance, this issue captures the quiet tension of first love and second chances, rendered with the warm, expressive style of Jay Scott Pike, whose dynamic pencils and inks bring every fluttering glance to life.

Contains 3 stories

Sweet Mystery of Love!

7 pp · Romance

In "Sweet Mystery of Love!" from Heart Throbs #109 (1967), Debbie’s two-week trip to visit cousin Brenda takes an unexpected turn when Brenda arranges a meet-up with her boyfriend’s brother, Jerry. As the days pass, Debbie finds herself drawn to Jerry in ways she never imagined, her thoughts drifting from her steady boyfriend Cary back home—only to discover, upon her return, that Cary’s heart has moved on too.

Plan for Heartbreak

7 pp · Romance

In "Plan for Heartbreak," Ellen and Stan—longtime partners in love and life—face a sudden rift when Ellen’s brief trip away from home becomes the moment Stan’s loyalty wavers, drawn to Barbara in a way that threatens everything they’ve built. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this poignant 1967 tale captures the quiet devastation of a promise undone.

Episode 8

14.67 pp · Romance

Sandy SimmsMarilyn TylerChris MasonWilliam SimmsPenny Ryder JamesJaneTonyFrank JamesPhil Preston (flashback)Miss Linton (flashback)

In "Episode 8" from Heart Throbs #109 (1967), Sandy’s recovery from a tragic accident brings her face to face with her estranged father, as Marian urges a long-overdue reconciliation. Meanwhile, at the Fenton School for Girls, Jane and Tony pressure Penny into stealing exam answers, holding her secret marriage to Frank over her head.