Romantic Marriage #15
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "I Was a Lonely War Bride," Murphy Anderson’s expressive art brings to life the emotional tension of Helen, a newlywed haunted by nightmares, as her husband Mike’s obsession with cars escalates. When Mike buys a race car and Helen’s fear erupts in a moment of anger, the consequences ripple through their lives in ways neither expected. A 1952 Ziff-Davis gem, this issue captures quiet domestic drama with a touch of suspense, drawing readers into a story of love, secrets, and transformation.
Sharon, a war bride longing for her husband Bruce during his absence, finds herself drawn into increasingly intimate moments with her childhood friend Johnny, whose attentions bring her comfort in her loneliness. As their friendship deepens, she grapples with guilt and confusion, torn between her enduring love for Bruce and the emotional pull of Johnny’s presence—until Bruce unexpectedly returns, shattering the fragile peace she’s tried to maintain.
Alone with You Bill and Helen, once a happy couple, find their marriage strained by the secrecy of his government work, which isolates him from her and turns their lives into a constant surveillance. As Helen grows desperate for connection and privacy, she pleads for even a moment alone with Bill—only to discover that even their most private moments are watched, leaving her feeling trapped and unseen.
In "My Own Worst Enemy," Helen’s life unravels when her husband Mike’s passion for cars spirals into obsession, culminating in a dangerous race with his new 'Miller Special.' After a violent outburst leads to a crash that leaves Mike severely injured, Helen takes on his work, studying automotive engineering and running the garage—her quiet resolve masking a growing secret. As Mike recovers and begins to rebuild, Helen faces the weight of what she’s done and the truth she must one day confess.
Marge, a devoted wife, returns to her old job at the Lewis Textile Company to help cover the cost of her husband Charlie’s upcoming eye surgery, secretly determined to protect him from worry. As she balances work and home life, their relationship strains under the weight of missed dinners, forgotten chores, and growing resentment, leaving Marge torn between her duty to Charlie and her need to provide.
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Reprinted in Romantic Marriage #19 (1953), Romantic Marriage #23 (1954)
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