comicbooks.com Join Free
My Romantic Adventures #73 cover
Cover: Ken Bald
📖 Read freeFull issue · restored, free to read

My Romantic Adventures #73

Jan 1957 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

In "The Road To Happiness," Ellen Chambers learns that true strength isn't in playing helpless—but in stepping up when it matters. Written by Richard E. Hughes and illustrated by Kenneth Landau, this 1957 tale follows Ellen as her carefully maintained act of dependence clashes with Doctor Paul Stacy’s ideals, leading to heartbreak and a chance at redemption. Cover by Ken Bald, the issue captures a quiet moment of transformation in a romance defined by self-discovery.

Contains 4 stories
The Road To Happiness
9 pp · Romance
Frances "Fran" VerralMrs. VerralBrad RobbinsGlenn Forrest

In "The Road To Happiness," Frances Verral trades her small-town life for Hollywood dreams, only to find her heart tangled in a romance with Brad, a studio electrician. As fame beckons through a clever twist of hair and favor, Fran must decide what truly makes her happy—stardom or a quiet life with the man who never asked for anything but her.

Ranger's Romance
8 pp · Romance
Carole HenningsMr. HenningsLarry WellsAunt GraceAndreBill Gorer

In "Ranger's Romance," Carole faces a crossroads when her boyfriend Larry, now a forest ranger in Oregon, refuses to leave his post for city life. After a brief flirtation with the polished charm of playboy Bill in San Francisco, she returns home only to confront her own doubts. When a sudden forest fire erupts, Carole finds herself drawn into the emergency—witnessing Larry’s dedication firsthand—and reconsiders everything.

A China Doll's No Wife!
8 pp · Romance
Ellen ChambersDr. Paul StacyJoan LanningAllen BalesGraceMrs. PalmerMr. PalmerJohnny Palmer

In "A China Doll's No Wife!" from My Romantic Adventures #73, Ellen Chambers, who’s long relied on playing the helpless damsel to win hearts, faces a turning point when her relationship with Doctor Paul Stacy crumbles over his frustration with her dependence. When a sudden dam break puts Paul and his nurse Joan in danger, Ellen must step beyond her role—grabbing her father’s boat to save them—proving she’s more than just a performance.

Say the Right Things!
1 pp · Romance

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $0
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

Find on

Search eBay for My Romantic Adventures #73
No confirmed live listings for this exact issue right now — this opens an eBay search.

Read it digitally

Amazon Kindle Buy the digital edition GlobalComix Indie & digital reader
Opens a search on each platform — digital availability varies by title.

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

artist, inker Kenneth Landau
letterer Ed Hamilton
cover pencils, inks Ken Bald

Reviews

Reader reviews

No reader reviews yet.