Roxy #56
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Big Shot," a 1959 Roxy comic from Amalgamated Press, Molly finds herself unexpectedly put on the spot at a party when Ben asks her who she'd like as a steady. Her honest answer—someone thoughtful like Sam—catches Sam off guard, setting off a quiet chain of feelings he’s long kept hidden. Written by Jim Edgar and illustrated by Leonard Potts, the story captures a moment of tender awkwardness with a touch of gentle humor. Cover by Leonard Potts.
In a quiet moment from Roxy #56, Nesta finds herself unexpectedly crossing paths with Jed when she steps in to help her grandfather—only to stumble upon him resting in the grass, unaware of the day’s small, fateful turns. A stray ball from her dog sends ripples through the stillness, catching Jed off guard and setting a tender, unspoken connection in motion.
In "The Big Shot," Mary finds her coffee-stall shuttered by Dan, the local boy who’s always seemed cold—until he moves it to the boys' club, revealing a quieter, unexpected side. When Jenny, the neighborhood’s troublemaker, insists Dan and Mary are meant for each other, Mary’s world tilts, unsure if the shift in Dan’s attitude is real or just another twist in a story she doesn’t understand.
In "Jungle Man," Hymie and Sari scheme to exploit Waldo once they reach England, while an uneasy alliance forms between Sari and Kathie—only she truly understands the enigmatic man of the jungle.
In a quiet moment at a spring party, Molly finds herself caught in a game of truth when Ben asks who she’d most like as a steady—her crush on Sam suddenly making her answer a minefield. Sam, who’s quietly admired her all along, takes her words at face value, but Molly’s torn between being honest and sparing his feelings.
In "Crazy to Care for Him," Jo, a sharp but overlooked office worker, finds herself unexpectedly drawn into the orbit of a charming man whose reputation for winning hearts—and football pools—has made him the talk of the town. As she shadows him through his daily routines, the line between duty and desire begins to blur in ways neither of them expected.
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Reprinted in Love Story Picture Library #532 (1965)
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