Cover: Sy Barry & Bernard Sachs

Heart Throbs #55

Aug 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Summer Heartbreak," Judy and Andy cross paths by chance when their dates cancel, leading to a single, fleeting evening that leaves both wondering what might have been. Written with quiet emotional precision and brought to life by Tony Abruzzo’s expressive art and Bernard Sachs’ sharp inks, this poignant 1958 tale captures the bittersweet ache of missed connections. The cover by Sy Barry and Bernard Sachs perfectly frames the story’s tender tension.

Contains 5 stories

Summer Heartbreak

7 pp · Romance

Afraid of a Dream!

7 pp · Romance

In "Afraid of a Dream!" from Heart Throbs #55 (1958), Mary flees a shattered romance with Matthew, seeking escape on a train ride—only to be moved by the quiet sorrow of a young woman traveling alone. As the journey unfolds, a moment of unexpected connection forces Mary to confront what she truly fears: not just losing Matthew, but losing herself without him.

Anne Royall

1 pp · Non-Fiction, Biography

Ring of Gold!

7 pp · Romance

In "Ring of Gold!" from Heart Throbs #55 (1958), Judy and Andy find themselves unexpectedly paired when their dates cancel, leading to a single evening that lingers in memory—though both return to their original relationships, each wrongly believing the other had no interest.

Yesterday's Dream!

8 pp · Romance