Valentine #14 March 1970
"Miracle Monday" is a quietly poignant slice of life from Valentine #14, a 1970 British comic priced at 8d. José M.ª Beá’s expressive artwork brings to life Lindy’s fleeting hope as she waits each Monday for the man she’s drawn to—until this one, when Carl’s sudden presence on her train leads to an unexpected, bittersweet connection. The story captures a moment of fragile connection, where two people find brief joy in each other’s company before facing the reality of their separate lives.
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Lindy lives for Mondays when the man she's attracted to is on her train. This Monday, Carl sits next to her. He is is rude when she starts a conversation and gets off before his usual stop. Lindy follows. Carl girlfriend has dumped him because his job keeps him away all week. Lindy listens and the pair decide to truant from work. They have fun and later they kiss. But Lindy realises Carl is not over his girlfriend and tells him to go back to her. Carl knows Lindy is right and two part, probably to never meet again.
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