Heart Throbs #118

In "Stand-In for Love," Angela worries that David’s affection is only a reflection of his past, tied to his former girlfriend Joyce—until a chance meeting begins to change everything. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with quiet sincerity, exploring whether love can stand on its own, even when shadows of the past linger.

In the quiet aftermath of loss, Jo finds herself drawn to a dreamlike stranger who appears from a foggy night—only to wonder if he’s real or just a ghost of her heart’s longing. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this poignant seven-page tale from *Heart Throbs* #118 captures the fragile hope of a love that might not be lost after all.

In "Episode 17" from Heart Throbs #118 (1969), Jo finds herself caught between two very different proposals—one tender and uncertain, the other laced with danger. When Count Bellini asks Marian to marry him, she’s torn, though relieved to learn Liz is his sister, not a rival. Meanwhile, Tod pressures Sandy into a marriage of coercion, threatening to expose her secret unless she agrees.