Roxy #34
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Dangerous Near Him," Edna, still holding on to a promise made a year prior, searches desperately for a builder who vanished without a trace. With her funds dwindling and her hopes pinned on a music competition, she faces disappointment—but not before earning the quiet respect of a judge who saw her talent. Just as despair sets in, a kind-hearted shopkeeper offers her a lifeline in the form of a job at her stationer’s. Written by J. Stamper and illustrated by Lino Jeva and Angelo Platania, with inks by both, this poignant slice of 1958 life unfolds with gentle realism and emotional weight, its cover by Lino Jeva capturing the moment’s quiet turning point.
In "null," Sheila’s quiet moment is upended when she sprains her ankle in the chaos of Joe’s fan frenzy. Left in the care of a dismissive stage hand who suspects her injury is a ploy to reach Joe, the situation unfolds with tension and unspoken feelings.
In "Dangerous Near Him," Bruce finds himself caught between loyalty and danger when he helps Anne flee through the jungle, only to discover the bush parson who aided her faces execution. Torn by guilt and honor, Bruce makes a daring choice that puts his own life on the line.
In "Hiya, Peg," Peg swaps clothes with her brother Joey to enter the sheep shearing contest, hoping to earn the trip to England with Skip. When Joey discovers her ruse, he agrees to take her—though he barely notices her beyond the moment. The story quietly reveals how much a woman’s appearance can shape how she’s seen, even when her heart is in the right place.
In "Postman's Knock," Terry’s quiet anticipation builds as he waits for a letter from Gwyneth, knowing his departure is near. When the postman finally arrives, Gwyneth races to deliver the message before he’s gone.
In "Looking for Love," Edna, still holding on to a promise made a year prior, travels to a new town in search of a builder who never came for her. With her funds dwindling and her hopes pinned on a music competition, she faces disappointment but refuses pity—even as tears fall. A kind-hearted shopkeeper steps in with a quiet offer of work, offering a new path just when all seemed lost.
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Reprinted in True Life Library #455 (1965)
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