Personal Love #3

In "Hope Chest," Laurie’s engagement to Hal hits a rocky patch when his frugality clashes with her desire for a ring. When she meets Steve, who claims his ex-girlfriend Ruth dumped him, she agrees to a temporary date to make Ruth jealous—only to learn Steve’s story was a lie. As emotions run high and secrets unravel, Laurie must decide what matters most. The story unfolds with quiet sincerity, drawn with expressive detail by Pete Riss, and features a striking cover by Bill Draut and Joe Simon.