Valentine #19 September 1970
"Runaway" in Valentine #19 (September 1970, 9d) captures a quiet turning point in the lives of dancer Sharon and producer Simon, whose careful plans for a no-strings farewell begin to unravel. When Sharon attends her cousin Liz’s wedding—where she witnesses a whirlwind romance and overhears Simon’s secret conversation with Caroline—she’s struck by a sudden, unexpected longing. A moment at the reception, shared with a friend of Drew’s, sets her on a new path, one where love and commitment might finally feel right. Art by Pérez, with inks by Pérez and typeset lettering.
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Sharon's a dancer and Simon's a producer, focused on their careers. They agree no wedding and a civilised goodbye when the time comes. Sharon's cousin Liz is marrying Drew; it was love at first sight. Sharon believes Liz is tying herself down. At the wedding, Sharon overhears Simon talking to Caroline. They'd met a month ago and he planned tell Sharon after the wedding. They say goodbye. The married couple are happy and Sharon realises she wants the same—someone to love and to loved in return. A friend of Drew takes her to the reception.
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