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My Own Romance #35

Dec 1953 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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"One Kiss Too Many" delivers a poignant 1953 romance where Jimmy’s heartfelt proposal is met with a startling truth: Karen kisses many boys, but it means nothing to her. When her sister Marie falls for Jimmy, Karen sets them up—only to realize too late that Jimmy’s feelings were genuine, and her own actions have sealed a new love between Marie and Jimmy. With a tender, character-driven story drawn by John Tartaglione and a striking cover by Bill Everett and Christopher Rule, this issue captures the bittersweet ache of missed connections and self-discovery.

Contains 4 stories
One Kiss Too Many
6 pp · Romance
KarenJimmyMarieAlPeteLouHarryBill

In "One Kiss Too Many," Jimmy’s heartfelt proposal is met with a surprise when Karen confesses she’s kissed many boys—though she claims it means nothing. Her sister Marie, secretly in love with Jimmy, sees her chance when Karen sets them up, but by the time Karen realizes Jimmy’s feelings were genuine, it’s already too late. The story unfolds with quiet heartache and a bittersweet shift in affection, leaving Karen to decide what comes next.

I Thee Wed
6 pp · Romance
Dorothy JohnsonBurt JohnsonDoctorKathyFrank

In "I Thee Wed," Dorothy, raised in poverty, marries wealthy Burt for security, but their lives take a turn when Burt falls ill and Dorothy resumes her social life. When she’s badly injured and may never walk again, Burt sacrifices everything—his fortune, even borrowing from Kathy—to care for her, proving his devotion to their vows. As Dorothy begins to heal, she comes to realize her true feelings for Burt.

Dream Man
6 pp · Romance
JaniceDr. Lee ColmanCarolElaineBill

In "Dream Man," librarian Janice finds herself caught between her steady relationship with psychologist Lee and a fortune-teller’s cryptic warning that she’ll soon break up with a man. When Lee dismisses the prophecy as nonsense, Janice takes his clinical detachment as a personal affront—until she realizes his cold logic can’t account for the way she truly feels. Their reconciliation isn’t about predictions, but about the quiet truth that love, at its best, resists being analyzed.

Tommie And Tess
5 pp · Romance
TessTommie TurnerAustin Davis

In "Tommie And Tess," two fashion models navigate the glittering world of style and longing, where dreams of luxury clash with the quiet strength of true affection. When a wealthy admirer stirs jealousy in Tommie, Tess must show him that love, not designer labels, is what truly matters—leading to a heartfelt promise neither can ignore.

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Full credits

artist, inker John Tartaglione
cover pencils, inks Bill Everett
cover pencils, inks Christopher Rule

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