Marilyn#201

Marilyn #201

Jan 1959 · Amalgamated Press · 4 1/2 D [0-0-4.5 GBP]

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“Breakaway Girl”

In "Breakaway Girl," Mandy flees to London to escape an arranged marriage forced upon her by Mrs. Carrick and her son, determined to claim her freedom before her eighteenth birthday. With the help of a well-known singer, she finds temporary refuge—only to be exposed when a TV crew arrives for an interview, broadcasting her face across the nation and putting her safety at risk. Written by Derek Long and illustrated by A. E. Allen, this 1959 issue captures a moment of high-stakes vulnerability and quiet courage, with Allen’s expressive art bringing Mandy’s journey to life.

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writer Derek Long · artist, inker A. E. Allen

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writer Derek Long

artist, inker A. E. Allen

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Mandy has escaped to London from Mrs. Carrick and her son, who she wants Mandy to marry before she turns eighteen. Mandy gets help from a popular singer, but when a T.V. crew comes to interview him, she is seen in millions of home, including by Mrs. Carrick who now knows where she is.

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