Romeo #72
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Clunie Todd" in Romeo #72 (1959, D.C. Thomson) finds Clunie navigating unexpected turns after a mistaken slap at the orphanage, where she works. The new doctor, who happens to be the man she struck, offers her an unusual prescription—dating him—while her voice draws the attention of a passing songwriter and agent during a stormy picnic sing-along in a barn. Art by Maria Pascual, with inks by the same, brings this quiet moment of possibility to life.
Clunie Todd, a dedicated caretaker at an orphanage, finds herself tangled in unexpected turns after mistakenly slapping the new doctor—only to learn he’s the one who’s been quietly watching her. When a storm interrupts a children’s picnic, her voice draws the attention of a passing songwriter and agent, who believe she’s got the talent to shine on stage. But with the doctor’s unusual prescription still hanging in the air, Clunie’s next steps are anything but simple.
In "Who Pinched Tommy's Clothes?", a missing wardrobe leads Tommy to a tearful girl on the beach, where an unexpected mix-up unfolds. When her brother returns with Tommy’s clothes, old tensions between Judy and her boyfriend Pete threaten to surface—until Tommy steps in to help smooth things over.
In "The Taming of Bill Morgan," Jo finds herself as the new secretary to a man whose reputation precedes him—charming, restless, and known for his playful streak. After a trip to Paris, he makes a bold wager with friends that he’ll win her over enough to take her to the Paradise Club for a private dinner within two weeks.
In "Millie the Model," Jo finds herself swept up in a romantic fantasy when she plans the perfect dinner for Clicker, determined to win his heart with a meal so exquisite it might just lead to a proposal. But her carefully crafted plans hit a snag when Clicker shows up with a surprising request—tea and toast, and a confession that he’s aiming to slim down for the club swimming team.
In "Forbidden Island," Tom stands by his brother Arthur despite the weight of a tragic secret, as Arthur’s desperate attempt to flee in a motor launch ends in disaster. With the coastguards closing in and the boat engulfed in flames, Arthur’s final confession before passing away sets a quiet, haunting tone. Tom, burdened by loyalty and grief, finally frees Linda from her promise, opening a fragile path toward a future with Steve.
In a quiet moment beneath the tower, Rose and her friends sing to lift the spirit of Princess Lotus, unaware their song carries a secret message. When Wolf arrives at the princess’s chamber, she makes a surprising request—she wants Rose to be her bridal maid, as if she already knows the truth of Valla’s coming.
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