Cover: Tony Abruzzo & Carmine Infantino & Dick Giordano

Secret Hearts #131

Oct 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "Pity — Not Love," Karen faces a moral crossroads when she pleads with the firm's powerful producer, B. W., not to fire Barry. Torn between loyalty and ambition, she’s offered a starring role in a film, sparking a quiet daydream about how her former fiancé Greg might react when he sees her on screen with his new girlfriend, Rita. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Jay Scott Pike, Tony Abruzzo, and Carmine Infantino, with inks by Pike, George Roussos, and Dick Giordano, and letters by Gaspar Saladino, Ira Schnapp, and John Duffy, this 1968 issue features a cover by Tony Abruzzo and Carmine Infantino, with inks by Dick Giordano.

Contains 3 stories

Pity -- Not Love

9 pp · Romance

In "Pity — Not Love," Jimmy and Linda share a fragile first date that takes a devastating turn when a car accident leaves Linda unable to walk. As Jimmy stays by her side, Linda struggles with the fear that his kindness stems from pity, not love—testing the true depth of their connection.

Duel of Hearts!

7 pp · Romance

In "Duel of Hearts!" from Secret Hearts #131, Abby watches with quiet dread as her childhood friend Maureen once again seems determined to claim what Abby holds dear—this time, her boyfriend Barry. With a history of Maureen always getting what Abby wants, the tension between the two friends turns into a delicate, emotional standoff that tests loyalty and longing.

Episode 22

15 pp · Romance

Karen Wilder SommersBarry GordonB. W.Dr, Greg MarshRita Phillips

In "Episode 22" from *Secret Hearts* #131 (1968), Karen faces a moment of quiet courage when she persuades the formidable producer B. W. to keep Barry on staff. When B. W. then offers Karen a chance to star in his films, her thoughts drift to Greg—her former fiancé—and the way he might react when he sees her on screen with Rita, his new girlfriend, in the audience.