Valentine #17 July 1965
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Cuttin' Out," a poignant summer romance takes a sharp turn when Zena, torn between her family's disapproval and her feelings for Jeff, convinces him to run away on the final morning of their holiday. But as the sun rises, it's not Jeff who arrives at the beach— it's his brother Brian, setting off a quiet storm of secrets and shifting loyalties. With heartfelt emotion and stark, expressive art by Félix Mas, this 1965 issue captures a moment of teenage reckoning in a town where family legacies weigh heavy. Cover by Félix Mas.
Zena and Jeff have been hiding their romance from their families, caught between two powerful legacies—one built on wealth, the other on old grudges. On the final morning of their holiday, Zena convinces Jeff to run away with her, but when the moment comes, it’s not Jeff who arrives at the beach—only his brother Brian.
In a quiet moment at the counter, Anne shares a strange encounter with a departing customer whose cryptic words hint at a hidden treasure—just before being rushed away in an ambulance. When her jealous boyfriend arrives, tensions flare, but it’s the sudden arrival of reporters and a photo of Anne with another man that leaves her scrambling, realizing the picture could ignite even more trouble.
Frank Thomas has always ruled Lyn’s life with his domineering ways, but after years of being pushed around, she’s finally found her spine. Now, as she steps into a new circle of friends who don’t fear him, Frank tries to pull her back—until a wild brawl at the country club dance forces her to face a dangerous moment she can’t handle alone.
Pam watches the fog roll in, her heart heavy with worry for Don, the sailor she loves. Remembering her mother’s words about a premonition on the night her father died at sea, Pam feels a chill when Don is far from shore. Her unease pulls her to the docks, where silence and mist hide a collision that may have changed everything.
Polly Carter’s quiet life takes a sudden turn when a moment of tension with Andy leads to a splash in the water—and Jimmy comes to her rescue. That night, a double-date with Jez and Colin unfolds under the moonlight, and as the two walk together at midnight, Jimmy’s kiss stirs something deep. But just as the moment grows tender, Polly’s thoughts drift to Katy, leaving her heart caught between what is and what might have been.
Mavis Harper, a window dresser with a sharp eye, begins to notice a man who appears every Wednesday, lingering outside her display. When she realizes he’s not looking at her, but at the bank across the street through the glass, she’s drawn into a quiet mystery. Asked by the police to learn more, Mavis finds herself caught between curiosity and caution as she tries to uncover the truth behind the man’s strange routine.
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Reprinted in Love Story Picture Library #968 (1972), Love Story Picture Library #969 (1972), Love Story Picture Library #974 (1972), Love Story Picture Library #975 (1972)
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