Lovers #45

This Atlas romance title from 1953 captures heartache with quiet precision on a cover by Al Hartley: in the foreground, a tearful young woman looks away as, behind her, a beaming blonde in red walks arm-in-arm with a uniformed man — their suitcase stamped "Just Married" says everything. The header asks, "Once I had met him, how could I ever bear to lose… 'The Man of My Dreams!'", setting up a story of longing that Lovers fans will find irresistible. A second tale, "Summer Flirtation," is also promised inside, making this a rich issue for anyone who loves mid-century romance comics at their most emotionally charged.