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Cover: Vince Colletta

Love Tales #74

Jul 1957 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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“Too Late!”

In "Too Late!", Jean and Steve defy social expectations in 1957, choosing love over wealth when Steve’s father threatens to disown him for marrying Jean, a woman from a modest background. Their journey from a secret romance to building a life together in Cliffwood, where Steve works hard to make a future, takes a surprising turn when Steve’s father arrives with a heartfelt apology—just as a new chapter begins. Art by John Tartaglione and a cover by Vince Colletta bring this poignant romance to life in a 10-cent comic from 1957.

artist, inker John Tartaglione · cover Vince Colletta

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artist, inker John Tartaglione
cover pencils, inks Vince Colletta

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Jean came from a family of modest circumstances whereas Steve's was the wealthiest in town. When photograhs and headlines about them being together hit the newspapers, Steve's dad threatens to cut him off without a penny if he continues to see her. But Steve is not willing to give her up. They get married and move to the neighboring town of Cliffwood where he gets a manufacturing job and they rent a small apartment. Six months later, Steve's dad comes to apologize and is proud of his son for making it on his own.

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