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Valentine #49

Dec 1957 · IPC · 4 1/2 D [0-0-4.5 GBP]
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In "Man on Fire," a quiet Wednesday evening at the theatre sets off a delicate chain of moments that blur the line between chance and design. When Gwen’s regular routine is gently nudged by a thoughtful matchmaker, a shy young man named Joe and a seemingly confident stranger named Don both step into her world—each leaving a different kind of impression. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional precision, capturing the fragile hope of connection. Art by Leo Davy brings a subtle, expressive realism to the moment, grounding the emotional stakes in a world that feels both familiar and quietly charged.

Contains 7 stories
Man on Fire
3 pp · Romance
SteveSheila GreenMr. Green
Rock Around the Town
2 pp · Romance
KimFred ButtersGeorgina MedleyMr. SiegelMr. SmirkeRonnie CarterHiram X. Magna

Kim steps into the spotlight, smoothly playing the role of film star Georgina Medley at a press reception, her charm and wit keeping the reporters at bay. With Georgina’s entourage in tow, she heads to a Christmas Eve party, her heart set on one goal: catching sight of her favorite singer, Ronnie Carter, once more.

When You're Alone
3 pp · Romance
AnnePeggy MoyseTomMaggieHarveyLana JonesToni

Anne, heartbroken after seeing her fiancé with another woman, leaves her old life behind and starts fresh as a hotel receptionist. When she learns one of her guests is being unfaithful to his fiancée, she’s torn between staying out of it and confronting the truth—especially as she begins to wonder if her own past decision was truly the right one.

This Week: Tony Brent and Noreen
2 pp · Biography, Romance
Who Cares?
3 pp · Romance
NancyFrankSusanNeil

Nancy’s life takes a sharp turn when her father remarries, and the tension with her stepmother builds until she’s ready to make a bold move—marrying Frank just to escape the household. But as the wedding plans begin, questions linger: is this about freedom, or something deeper? With Susan and Neil watching from the sidelines, the emotional stakes rise in this quiet yet charged moment of decision.

Heartbreak Is New to Me
2 pp · Romance
LisaJohn BrailsfordDoctor Bob PrentissAunt Cora

Lisa, shaken by a near-fatal incident at a tube station, turns to Doctor Bob Prentiss for comfort. The next day, seeking solace with John Brailsford, she finds him injured—leaving her to wonder if their fragile connection can survive the shadows of the past.

Side by Side
3 pp · Romance
Gwen GrayMarieJoe PalmerLarryDon LowellDaphne LowellMr. Saunders

In a quiet corner of a 1957 theatre, Gwen Gray finds herself drawn into a small, unexpected moment of connection when a chance encounter sparks a series of delicate choices. As Marie tries to bring her and Joe Palmer together, Gwen’s path crosses with Don Lowell—charming, confident, and from a world far removed from her own. When she returns to her usual Wednesday night, she discovers Joe has been waiting, not for a dance, but for a moment that might change everything.

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Full credits

artist, inker Leo Davy

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Reprinted in True Life Library #359 (1963)

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