Cover: Dick Giordano

Heart Throbs #117

Dec 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "I Couldn't Be Faithful!", a 1968 DC romance classic, Marian finds herself caught in a web of unexpected emotions when Count Bellini confesses his feelings—only to be interrupted by a mysterious stranger. As personal tensions rise, Chris stands by Sandy after a heated argument over a reckless bet, while Misty, her publisher, offers tough-minded guidance on balancing love and ambition. The issue takes a sudden turn when news breaks of Bud Troy’s shocking death, sending ripples through the lives of everyone involved. Written by Barbara Friedlander and brought to life with expressive art by Dick Giordano and Jay Scott Pike, with inks by Giordano and George Roussos, the cover by Dick Giordano captures the drama in bold, moody detail.

Contains 3 stories

I Couldn't Be Faithful!

8 pp · Romance

LisaPeter

Lisa, raised by a distant relative after losing her parents young, struggles with deep-seated trust issues that strain her relationship with her boyfriend Peter. As their bond faces new challenges, she's forced to confront the emotional walls she's built over the years.

The Boy Next Door!

7 pp · Romance

In "The Boy Next Door!" from Heart Throbs #117 (1968), Cathy’s quiet crush on her new neighbor’s son Malcolm begins with a photograph and blooms into a poignant, real-life romance that unfolds across a year of longing and change. As their paths cross again, the distance between them shifts in ways neither expected.

Episode 16

14 pp · Romance

Marian TylerSandy SimmsChris MasonCount Sergio BelliniLiz RomanMisty PavanTod Stone (flashback)Bud Troy (cameo flashback)Larry Cole (cameo flashback)Jed Crosby (cameo flashback)Gus Bender (cameo flashback)

In "Episode 16" from Heart Throbs #117 (1968), Marian is stunned when Count Bellini confesses his feelings, only to be interrupted by a mysterious woman who upends the moment. Meanwhile, Chris stands by Sandy as she grapples with the fallout from a bet between Bud and Tod, while Misty offers thoughtful guidance on balancing love and ambition—just as a shocking news report reveals Bud Troy’s murder.