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Cover: Al Hartley

Love Romances #20

Jan 1952 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Thirty Seconds of Phyllis Arnold," a 1952 love story from Marvel, Lillian’s romantic journey takes an unexpected turn when her past and present collide. Written by Hank Chapman and illustrated by Morris Weiss, the tale unfolds with quiet emotional precision, following Lillian as she navigates fleeting connections and the weight of memories. The cover by Al Hartley captures the bittersweet tension of the moment, a 10-cent glimpse into a heart caught between two timelines.

Contains 4 stories
The Thirty Seconds of Phyllis Arnold
6 pp · Romance
Phyllis ArnoldBill CutlerMrs. ArnoldJimmy CollinsPaul Baron

In "The Thirty Seconds of Phyllis Arnold," a small-town girl with big dreams finds her life upended when a talent contest victory opens the door to Hollywood—just as her engagement to Bill begins to crumble. Torn between a promising future and a past love, Phyllis must decide what truly matters in the fleeting moment before her flight takes off.

The Girl Who Dared to Love!
5 pp · Romance
Peggy CarlsonBertMr. CarlsonTommyHal MoorePhyllis Warren

In "The Girl Who Dared to Love!", Peggy’s ambition to become a successful writer pushes her to put her relationship with Bert on hold—until the breakup leaves her creatively adrift. When both find themselves struggling without each other, they’re forced to reconsider what truly matters.

The Man I Married
5 pp · Romance
Peggy KirkAlex KirkLaura HammondHilda CrandallKip FranklinMr. LangMike ChathamAl

In "The Man I Married," Peggy’s trust in her husband Alex crumbles when she suspects him of cheating, leading her to hire a detective to uncover the truth. But the real surprise comes when the investigation reveals a surprising twist—Alex was secretly building a new home for her, and the woman he was seen with was only helping with the renovation.

I Love a Vet!
7 pp · Romance
Lillian FrazerHank MeadowsMrs. FrazerLeoTomHelen Macy

In "I Love a Vet!", Jo finds herself caught between two past connections when a wartime romance resurfaces at a dance for injured soldiers. After a quiet promise to wait for Hank, she’s drawn to Leo—only to realize her heart still holds space for the past, and the truth of his new life isn’t what she expected.

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Full credits

artist, inker Morris Weiss
cover pencils, inks Al Hartley

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