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Romantic Love #23

Sep 1954 · Avon · 0.10 USD
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# Romantic Love #23 This issue contains multiple stories. "Rocky's Fight" follows a woman named Mary who becomes fascinated with boxer Rocky Granger after her fiancé Joe brings her to see him fight; she attends five rounds of matches, growing increasingly drawn to Rocky, until Joe punches Rocky in the nose, after which Mary loses interest and reconciles with Joe. In another story, a woman pursues a man named Thurlow, constantly "bumping into" him until he agrees to date her; they eventually vacation together at the beach, but when Thurlow learns she's leaving him to become a dancer with a new partner, he realizes he doesn't actually love her and lets her go. The final story depicts a couple, Roy and Harry, who dream of buying a house; Harry gets a promotion and better pay, they purchase their home, and Roy expresses her gratitude with a kiss as a housewarming present.

Contains 5 stories
The Dream Next Door
7 pp · Romance

In "The Dream Next Door," Jean’s choices lead her down a path of regret when she rejects her steady neighbor Barney for the more glamorous Jack—only to find Jack has moved on. When Barney returns from college engaged to wealthy Helena, Jean must confront her past decisions as tragedy strikes and old connections are tested.

Deadline for Love!
8 pp · Romance

In "Deadline for Love!", Mary, engaged to sports reporter Joe, finds herself drawn to the charismatic boxer Rocky, leading her to make secret plans to marry him. But when Rocky’s involvement in a fixed fight comes to light, Mary must face the consequences of her choices and reevaluate her heart’s true direction.

Too Great a Temptation
7 pp · Romance

In "Too Great a Temptation," a restless young woman named Patty finds herself drawn to the glamour of the stage when she begins dancing with the charismatic performer Thurlow, leaving behind her quiet life and small-town boyfriend Sam. As her world shifts from familiar routines to dazzling performances, she must confront the cost of chasing a dream that may not include her.

Promotions for Harry
8 pp · Romance

In "Promotions for Harry," Lila’s flirtation with Roy, the company’s vice president, sets off a chain of events that leads to her husband Harry’s unexpected career advances—each one tied to a price she’s unwilling to pay. When Roy demands more than just attention during a resort trip, the scheme unravels after he’s caught by the firm’s president, Russell, who ultimately reveals the truth: Harry earned his rise through merit, and now stands where Roy once did.

Love Across the Atlantic
1 pp · Military, Romance

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $211
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $814*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $683
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $591*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $472*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $403*
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Full credits

artist, inker Rafael Astarita
cover pencils, inks Everett Raymond Kinstler

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