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Lovelorn #3

Dec 1949 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD
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# Lovelorn #3 This 52-page romance anthology features multiple stories of love and heartbreak. One story follows a woman engaged to a man she considers too tomboyish in personality, who questions whether she truly loves him, while contemplating a romance with another man named Richard Sloane. Another narrative involves a woman named Inez caught between her fiancé Colin and a doctor, with complications arising from a mill strike and concerns about Colin's loyalty. Additional stories explore themes of romantic conflict, sacrifice, and the complications that arise when love is tested by circumstance and doubt.

Contains 6 stories
Two Loves Have I
9 pp · Romance
Tracy LathamFern LathamChan BowenRoger DrakeAntoine

In "Two Loves Have I," glamorous model Tracy manipulates her shy twin sister Fern into impersonating her on a date with wealthy Chan, all while keeping her real boyfriend Roger in the picture. When Chan kisses Fern—unaware she’s not Tracy—jealousy ignites, leading to a desperate act and a rescue that changes everything.

China Doll
10 pp · Romance
Penelope FosterLauraJohn MitchellRichard SloaneLeonard HolmesEdward Watson Jr.

In "China Doll," Penelope—sharp, stylish, and always playing the part—moves from one romance to the next, each relationship a step in her carefully orchestrated game. When she finally meets Edward, the stakes rise, and her carefully constructed persona is tested when she follows him to the Everglades, where a single moment of courage could change everything.

The Helping Heart!
10 pp · Romance
Amelia PrescottDr. Colin McKayMr. PrescottDr. BryantInez FrevilleArmand

In "The Helping Heart!" from Lovelorn #3 (1949), wealthy Amelia follows her medical researcher Colin on a perilous trip to Louisiana to study swamp fever, only to clash with the town’s rhythms and her own jealousy over his bond with local nurse Inez. When her actions threaten the community, Amelia confronts her misjudgments and finds a new purpose—pursuing nursing school to heal, not hinder.

Love Thy Enemy!
10 pp · Romance
Shirley KentUncle JohnAlbert GainesThomas RossMike

In "Love Thy Enemy!" from Lovelorn #3 (1949), Al returns to his hometown to run the lumber mill inherited from Shirley’s uncle John, rekindling a romance with his old friend Shirley. As their relationship deepens, jealousy and betrayal cloud the air when Shirley witnesses Al kissing another woman—only to later learn the truth behind the deception. With Tom Ross scheming to seize the mill and its hidden value, Shirley must confront the lies that have torn them apart.

Dating Do's and Don'ts
1 pp · Romance
Antony and Cleopatra
3 pp · Historical, Romance

In this poignant 1949 tale from Lovelorn #3, the legendary passion between Antony and Cleopatra unfolds across three pages, capturing their doomed romance amid the weight of empire and fate. As loyalty and love collide, one man’s belief in his lover’s death sets off a chain of heartbreak that echoes through history.

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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $141*
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cover pencils, inks Ken Bald

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Reprinted in Gwandanaland Comics #203/262-A (2020)

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