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Love Adventures#12
Cover: Ken Bald

Love Adventures #12

Aug 1952 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Man I Love," Nurse Martha grapples with jealousy when her fiancé, Air Force pilot Doug, takes another nurse, Betty, on a rescue mission. Torn by doubt, she arrives at the scene only to witness Doug injured and cared for by Betty—until a surprising revelation changes everything. Written by Carl Wessler and lettered by Sam Rosen, this heartfelt 1952 tale unfolds with quiet tension and emotional honesty, its cover by Ken Bald capturing the moment’s quiet drama.

Contains 4 stories
The Man I Love
6 pp · Romance
Molly RowesStewart TraneJim Watson

In "The Man I Love," Molly faces a quiet crossroads just weeks before her wedding to Stewart, when her past returns in the form of Jim—her restless ex, now back with dreams and old feelings. Though Jim claims he’s changed and still loves her, Molly finds herself drawn not to the past, but to the steady presence of Stewart, who offers her a chance to choose freely.

No Marriage for Emily
6 pp · Romance
EmilyDr. Don CrandelPattyEmily's motherGeorge

In "No Marriage for Emily," Don returns to town to take over his father’s medical practice, reigniting a romance with his old friend Emily. As Don’s demanding schedule tests their relationship, Emily reaches a breaking point—until a crisis with Emily’s younger sister Patty changes everything.

He Didn't Want Me
6 pp · Romance
Martha ReedCaptain Doug ConroyLt. Betty WiltonPatGavinBill

In "He Didn't Want Me," Nurse Martha grapples with jealousy when her fiancé, Air Force pilot Doug, takes another nurse, Betty, on a rescue mission. Torn by doubt, she confronts the situation only to uncover a secret that reshapes everything—Betty’s connection to a fallen comrade, Bill, adds a quiet depth to the moment. The story unfolds with emotional honesty, weaving heartache and revelation in a single, poignant arc.

Stepping Stone
5 pp · Romance
Joyce AllisonHarry DaytonFrank TaylorKipHelen AllisonBill Carvell

In "Stepping Stone," Joyce trades wartime romance for a transatlantic dream, only to find herself adrift in a new country and a changing heart. When her hopes for a wealthy future fall flat, Harry’s quiet gesture of a return ticket forces her to confront what she’s truly lost—before it’s too late.

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Raw (Good) $263
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $1,760*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $985*
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CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $581*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $505*
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Full credits

letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Ken Bald

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