Cover: Al Hartley & Bill Everett

My Own Romance #29

Apr 1953 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "Milly's Mistake!" from My Own Romance #29 (1953), Alice Kirkpatrick’s art brings to life a poignant tale of ambition and heartbreak, as a young woman from the slums dreams of a better life while her boyfriend Frank remains content with their roots. With lettering by Sam Rosen and a cover by Al Hartley and Bill Everett, the story follows Alice’s journey from mill worker to receptionist, where her path crosses with her boss Steve—leading to a new life, a marriage, and a family, all against the quiet backdrop of choices that change everything.

Contains 4 stories

Milly's Mistake!

5 pp · Romance

MillyJimmyAunt JaneFatherMotherRon Phillips

In "Milly's Mistake!" from My Own Romance #29 (1953), Milly dreams of escaping her small town for the city life her Aunt Jane enjoys—only to discover Jane’s idea of glamour involves using Milly as bait to lure men into paying for dinner. When Milly returns home, she’s surprised to find Jane has changed her mind and now wants the quiet life she once rejected.

Love Is Where You Find It!

7 pp · Romance

AliceFrankAunt OlgaMildredHelenSteve BrantonFather Thomas

In "Love Is Where You Find It!" from My Own Romance #29 (1953), Alice dreams of a life beyond the slums where she and her boyfriend Frank grew up, but Frank’s contentment with their circumstances leads to a painful rift. As Alice reinvents herself as a receptionist and finds unexpected love with her boss Steve, their quiet life together unfolds—two families built on different foundations, each shaped by choices neither could have foreseen.

Love 'Em and Leave 'Em!

5 pp · Romance

DonSteve LloydJane PetersCora

In "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em!" from My Own Romance #29 (1953), Don’s charm and restless heart lead him down a path of fleeting romance—until Jane, the one who truly cared, walks away. When his roommate Steve steps in, Don finally sees what he’s lost, but the moment comes too late to change anything.

The Reason He Left Me!

6 pp · Romance

HelenBuckReneJoeMike GreenBen

In "The Reason He Left Me!", Helen grapples with jealousy when football star Buck seems drawn to the new guy, Rene. But when she uncovers a dangerous scheme involving gamblers pressuring Buck to quit before the big game, she takes matters into her own hands—recruiting a few classmates to expose the ring and clear Buck’s name.