Love Romances #83
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!", Laura—a woman who’s always put others first—finds her quiet dedication tested when a chance encounter with reporter Red takes a sudden, dangerous turn. As their car is sideswiped on the way back from the beach, Laura’s quick thinking and courage are put to the ultimate test when she risks her life to save him from a cliff’s edge. With art by Matt Baker and inks by Vince Colletta, and a striking cover by Jack Kirby and Christopher Rule, this 1959 issue captures a moment of quiet heroism in a world where love and sacrifice aren’t always what they seem.
In "Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!" from Love Romances #83 (1959), Joanie finds herself at a crossroads when the company’s top salesman proposes—yet her heart whispers a quiet no. The next day, a thoughtful conversation with her boss sparks a realization that leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew about love.
Anne, newly hired as housekeeper and tutor for the Bradley family, finds herself drawn to Mr. Bradley after a year of quiet devotion. When he discovers her hidden diary one fateful day, the carefully guarded feelings she’s kept to herself are suddenly laid bare—leaving her heart exposed in ways she never expected.
In college, Jan focused on her studies with quiet determination, while Ginny embraced a carefree life chasing fun. When Ginny realizes that men who enjoy her playful spirit often seek something more serious in a wife, she begins to question what she truly wants—and whether she’s been chasing the right kind of happiness all along.
In "I Searched For Romance," Laurie trades her small-town life for the glitter of the city, chasing a dream of glamour and new beginnings. As her career takes off and she finds herself drawn to her attentive boss, the promise of a dazzling life unfolds—only to twist in unexpected ways when he shares a quiet ambition far from the urban rush.
In "Don't Try To Tame Me!" from Love Romances #83 (1959), Laura lives life on her own terms—uncompromising and unapologetic. When Red, a reporter from "The Blade," comes to write her story, she refuses to shape herself into a romantic ideal, and her honesty catches him off guard. Their quiet connection takes a sudden turn when a truck sideswipes them on the way back from the beach, and Laura makes a split-second choice that puts her own life in danger to save him.
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Reprinted in Red Rose Romances #31 ? (1960), Modeling with Millie #28 (1963), The Complete Kirby War and Romance #[nn] (2021)
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