Roxy #18 March 1961 [158]

In "null," Jo finds herself caught between two versions of herself when Marcus, drawn to her polished charm, arrives unannounced on Saturday morning—just as her friend Linda warns her he’s coming to see her without the usual effort. The quiet tension of a moment that could change everything unfolds in just four pages.

Tina, fleeing her bodyguards and tangled in trouble at the Palais, finds herself headed to the south of France—where her protectors hope the change of scene will finally keep her safe from the looming threat.

In "You Leave Me Cold," Nan finds herself the object of Bob’s persistent attention, though his charm is lost on her—she’s used to being pursued. When he finally convinces her to go out, she’s determined to make it the most painfully dull date imaginable.

In "A Very Special Girl," Mary races through Miami after learning Logie has been kidnapped, her determination driving her to track down Red Nut—only to discover Logie has already escaped, having knocked out the kidnapper. With the mystery resolved and the police called, the two prepare to return to England, their bond tested and deepened by the ordeal.

In this tender 1961 romance from Roxy #18, Tom moves into the flat below Jean’s as he pursues his dream of becoming a songwriter in London—though his efforts have so far come up empty. Unbeknownst to him, Jean has quietly cherished feelings for him all along, watching from above as he struggles to find his voice.