Lovelorn #30
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free# Lovelorn #30 (1952) This issue contains two stories. "Wise Gal" follows Jinny, who goes on a blind date with a tall man in a convertible, only to have her roommate Beth also become interested in him. When the man, Brad Shaw, arrives to pick up Beth for a date, he is charmed by Beth's simpler, more feminine appearance and demeanor, and asks her out instead, leaving Jinny behind. "Are You Feminine?" explores the importance of femininity in attracting men, illustrating through fashion magazine spreads and romantic vignettes that soft, delicate femininity—rather than sleekness or sophistication—is what truly captivates male interest. The final story chronicles a woman's harrowing experience when her boyfriend Joe becomes a heavy drinker; after he nearly dies in a suicide attempt at rapids, she must decide whether to stay with him or leave, ultimately finding the courage to fight for their relationship's survival.
A small-town boy hungry for wealth sets his sights on Marcia Vandeveer—the very girl who once snubbed him—and maneuvers his way into a job as her chauffeur, determined to make her fall for him and claim the fortune he's always craved. But as he works his charm on the beautiful heiress, he begins to discover that his carefully laid plans may have consequences he never bargained for. It's a story about ambition, pride, and whether a heart bent on revenge can ever truly change course.
Trixie Evans has spent her life as a comedy sensation, making audiences roar with laughter—but beneath the pratfalls and wisecracks lies a woman desperate to be loved, not laughed at. When romantic hopes crumble and her public persona becomes a prison, Trixie makes a bold decision to escape her fame and discover whether there's more to her than the funny girl the world knows. This heartfelt story follows her journey as she grapples with the painful truth that the very gift that made her a star may be the one thing keeping her from the one thing she truly wants.
Amy has learned that simple, soft femininity is what truly captivates a man's heart—and when Walter sees her descend the steps in her elegantly understated dress, hat, and graceful shoes, he's completely smitten. This 1952 fashion story celebrates the timeless appeal of classic feminine style, showing how the right touches—dainty details at the throat and wrist, a well-chosen hat with flowers and veiling—can make all the difference in winning admiration.
When Sari Gordon's father moves to the small town of Cassville, she can't resist playing up her big-city sophistication to impress the locals—until her act backfires spectacularly and she finds herself the target of vicious gossip that threatens to ruin her reputation. As cruel whispers spread through town, Sari must confront what her careless deception has cost her, and discover whether the one person who truly sees her can help her weather the scandal.
When a young woman desperate to escape a thunderstorm and a man seeking the same taxi strike a deal with a quick kiss to fool the cabbie, neither expects the spark between them to linger long after the rain clears. Separated by circumstance and her own reluctance to be found, she spends a sleepless night replaying that impulsive moment—only to discover he's tracked her down with a determination as charming as it is bold. "Rain, Followed by Romance!" captures that delicious tension between two strangers who've become anything but.
ComicBooks.com Value
Find on ebay
Read it digitally
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.