Cover: Tony Abruzzo & John Romita

Heart Throbs #69

Dec 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Ring around My Heart," Elena’s life takes an unexpected turn when a fleeting encounter with a mysterious stranger ignites a deep, lasting emotion—so powerful that even after he’s gone, she finds it impossible to open her heart to anyone else. With delicate storytelling and expressive art by Tony Abruzzo and John Romita, this 1960 DC tale captures the bittersweet ache of a love that lingers beyond its moment. The cover, also by Abruzzo and Romita, perfectly frames the story’s emotional core.

Contains 4 stories

Ring around My Heart

8 pp · Romance

Winter Meeting

8 pp · Romance

In "Winter Meeting," Lucille flees after a painful argument with her boyfriend Paul, determined to start over in another city—only to be stranded by a sudden snowstorm at a remote roadside motel. There, she finds unexpected company in another lonely soul, also running from the wreckage of a recent romance.

All Time to Come

5 pp · Romance

Today's Love, Tomorrow's Loneliness!

8 pp · Romance

Elena’s life shifts in an instant when a fleeting encounter with a stranger ignites a romance that lingers long after he’s gone—leaving her forever changed, unable to imagine loving anyone else. This poignant, eight-page tale captures the quiet ache of a love that was never meant to last.