Marilyn #18 November 1961
In "Learner in Love," Jeff, newly sighted after a successful operation, is stunned when Angela ends their engagement, claiming she only waited for his recovery to tell him. Heartbroken, he flees in his Jag—only for Yvonne, recalling Jack’s fate, to leap in after him. As tensions rise, her own story quietly pulls him back, leading to a moment of unexpected connection. A poignant, character-driven tale from a 1961 issue, illustrated in the crisp, expressive style of its era.
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
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Jeff reveals that when his operation was successful and he had regained his sight, Angela told him that she had only been waiting for the operation to tell him she wanted to break their engagement. Upset, Jeff gets in his Jag and starts to drive away, but Yvonne, remembering what happened to Jack, jumps in the car with him. After some tense moments, Yvonne's own story causes Jeff to stop the car and comfort her.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).