Marilyn #29 October 1960
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Jungle Girl," Jean’s routine office day takes a surreal turn when she realizes she’s been working at a place she no longer remembers—her boss sold it three years prior, and her own past has vanished. With Ken’s help, she seeks answers, only to have her memory return with a jolt: a fleeting romance with a charming colleague named Julian, whose sudden marriage left her heartbroken. The story, illustrated with sharp detail by Juan Abellán, unfolds with quiet intensity, blending mystery and emotional resonance.
In "null" from *Marilyn* #29 (October 1960), Bret Norton returns to Wideaway Island after two years, determined to avoid falling for the first girl he sees—especially Gina, the girl who once broke his heart. But as he flirts his way through town, chasing every other girl in sight, the truth slowly dawns: his heart never really left her.
In "null," Tab watches Cliff dance with a blonde at the jukebox, then tries to fix it when it freezes—only to step aside when Cliff takes over, letting the moment pass with a quiet smile.
In the heart of the Malayan jungle, Litana—raised by the village elder Achmet as his daughter—awaits her arranged wedding, unaware of her future bridegroom. When an Australian explorer named Drew enters her world, a quiet spark ignites between them, complicated by the stark contrast between her village’s traditions and the freedom Drew’s people value. As secrets unfold in the shadow of the trees, Litana begins to wonder what it means to choose her own path.
In "You Promised," a poignant tale from *Marilyn* #29, Tom, a once-famous photographer, reunites with Patsy—the orphan girl whose image launched his career—now traveling with him to San Juan for a film festival. When Patsy’s presence disrupts his photo shoot and sparks a scandal, she tries to shield Tom by pretending amnesia, only to be confronted by Lavinia, a sharp-eyed star spotter who sees through her act.
In "Let Me Explain!" from *Marilyn* #29 (October 1960), Gwen shuts the door on Ted after seeing him with another girl on his motorbike—only to find herself locked inside the factory after work. Trapped and calling for help, she’s surprised when Ted shows up, climbing the waterspout to reach her. He insists they talk, and as the truth unfolds, Gwen begins to understand why he was with someone else.
In "The Missing Years," Jean is stunned when her former lover Ken unexpectedly appears at her office, only to realize she’s been working there for years—years she can’t remember. After uncovering that the company changed hands three years prior, she turns to Ken and a doctor to piece together the gap in her past, where a fleeting romance with a charming co-worker named Julian now resurfaces in fragments.
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