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My Romantic Adventures #117

Aug 1961 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD
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A man harbors an unrequited love for a beautiful woman he knew from his past, fearing he will lose her to another man. When a theater producer offers him the chance to stage a play and requests a dance act, the man sees an opportunity to reunite with his lost love by securing her as the lead performer. After discovering that the woman, Shirley Harkins, is indeed the author of the play script, he attempts to win her over through professional collaboration, but their relationship becomes complicated as he struggles to balance his personal feelings with her demand for independence in their business dealings. The story concludes with tension between the two as she resists his controlling behavior and asserts her own agency.

Contains 4 stories
Big City Romance!
10 pp · Romance
Repeat Performance!
2 pp · Romance

When a young woman named Nancy lands a dream date with the man she's been hoping for, she's eager for a second outing—but her enthusiasm may be working against her. "Repeat Performance!" spells out the dos and don'ts of a first evening out, showing how the wrong moves (pushiness about future dates, picky behavior, name-dropping ex-boyfriends, and mishandling an attempted goodnight kiss) can torpedo any chance of seeing him again.

The Lady Oughta Butt Out!
6 pp · Romance

A stylish new girl moves next door to Johnnie Andrews, a popular but rough-around-the-edges fellow, and the two quickly fall for each other—but as their romance deepens, she becomes determined to remake him into a well-dressed gentleman, pushing him to trade his comfortable ways for tuxedos, tailored suits, and fancy ties. When Johnnie's patience finally snaps under her constant demands and criticism, a chance meeting with an unexpected neighbor forces him to take a hard look at what he's become. "The Lady Oughta Butt Out!" reminds us that love shouldn't mean losing yourself.

When Love Doesn't Linger!
8 pp · Romance

A young woman visits marriage counselor Dr. Richard Loring with a troubling pattern: she's lost four men she cared deeply for, and can't understand why. Through case studies of girls who've experienced similar heartbreak—including Catherine, a salesgirl who seemed to have found her perfect match—Dr. Loring begins to uncover the real reasons love doesn't always last.

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