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Personal Love #23

Sep 1953 · Eastern Color · 0.10 USD
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"Save That Man for Me" is a poignant 1953 slice of life from Personal Love #23, a quiet yet heartfelt story of family tension and reconciliation. Written and illustrated by Bill Ely, the issue follows Dick and Ellen as they face a crisis in their marriage, complicated by the arrival of Dick’s mother and her well-meaning but overwhelming presence. With a cover by Bill Ely, this issue captures a tender moment of understanding, where love and empathy triumph over misunderstanding.

Contains 4 stories
Save That Man for Me
8 pp · Romance
Tom ClaytonLilaAunt LucyAnn DelafieldHal

In "Save That Man for Me," secretary Lila journeys to Mexico with her boss Tom, accompanied by her cousin Ann, who secretly hopes to win Tom’s heart. When Ann meets Hal during the trip, her plans shift—only to be dashed when Hal must return to the U.S. a month later. Back home, Ann briefly rekindles her connection with Tom, only to realize her true feelings have changed just as Hal returns. The story captures a moment of emotional reckoning, where love’s timing proves as fickle as the heart.

The Wrong Kind of Love
6 pp · Romance
Bill TurnerMayaKara

In the flickering glow of the big top, tightrope walker Maya finds herself drawn to fellow performer Bill, but their growing bond ignites a dangerous jealousy in animal trainer Kara. When Kara traps Maya in a cage with snarling lions and tigers, Bill must risk everything to save her—leading to a moment that changes everything.

I Wanted Him Too
9 pp · Romance
AnneWilliam "Lone" Wolfe
Untitled Romance story
5 pp · Romance
Judge Lois CameronDick BlairEllen BlairJohn BlairMrs. Blair [Mrs. Craig]

In "null," Dick and Ellen face a strained marriage strained by the arrival of Dick’s mother, Mrs. Blair, after his father’s passing. As tensions rise over her presence and the couple’s growing unease, they seek a separation—but when Judge Cameron suggests institutional care, they reconsider. The story quietly explores the weight of family, belonging, and the quiet understanding that comes when love is redefined not by distance, but by choice.

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artist, inker Bill Ely

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