Valentine #18 March 1961

Mar 1961 · IPC · 5d [0-0-5 GBP]

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“Dream Lover”

In "Dream Lover," Joan Riley’s heartfelt artwork brings to life Sally’s bittersweet morning in a small town where her attempts to spread joy are met with indifference—until a quiet shift in mood reveals her unseen impact. The story captures a fleeting, tender moment of emotional connection, rendered with warmth and quiet observation.

artist, inker Joan Riley

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artist, inker Joan Riley

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Sally wakes up on a spring morning feeling cheerful and happy. She wants to make everyone else feel happy, but the people she meets in the morning all bring her down. At lunch, the boy she had been hoping would speak to her finally does, but by now she is in a bad mood and snaps at him. However, in the afternoon, everyone who had been feeling down in the morning are feeling happy now thanks to her.

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