Love Romances #78

A classic slice of 1950s romantic tension, this November 1958 Marvel romance comic captures a charged love-triangle moment: a blonde woman in red clings to a well-dressed young man who insists the mysterious Vivian couldn't possibly be as lovely as she — while a striking dark-haired woman in a sleek yellow gown leans coolly in the doorway, inviting him to turn around and see for himself. The cover art by Matt Baker and Vince Colletta delivers that polished, glamorous look that defined the era's romance comics, all wide eyes, sharp fashion, and simmering drama. Inside, Stan Lee and Jay Scott Pike bring the heartfelt story "The Dancer and the Debutante" to life — and at a dime a copy, this was an irresistible read.