Valentine #9 January 1965
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Round and Round," Deidre's discovery of a mysterious black notebook sets off a tense race against time aboard a stranded ship, leading to a dramatic escape just before a bomb detonates. With the radio finally working, the crew alerts the U.S. Air Force, setting off a fiery clash when Oswego's helicopter attacks the jets—only to be brought down in flames. Art by Carlos Freixas, this 1965 IPC thriller delivers suspense with a stark, gripping visual style.
In "Round and Round," a young woman named Sue finds herself drawn to a man at a party who seems to have an uncanny hold over her. What begins as a whirlwind connection soon turns into an intense, all-consuming bond—so strong that she stops attending social events altogether, surrendering to his every wish. But when his demand that they never go to another party becomes too much, the relationship starts to fray.
Deidre McRae’s frantic search through a black notebook leads her and the crew to a hidden bomb aboard the ship—just in time to toss it overboard before it detonates. With the radio finally working, they call for help, only to find themselves caught in a deadly clash between Oswego’s helicopter and U.S. Air Force jets, the sky erupting in fire as the battle unfolds.
In "It Hurts to Be in Love," Madge Brown finds herself caught in a fleeting romance with her boss, David Forbes, whose affection blooms alongside the first snow of winter—only to fade as quickly as the thaw. As the season changes, Madge is left wondering if love can survive beyond the surface of a single, fleeting moment.
Lena, content with her quiet life, finds her world upended when her boyfriend Jack leaves her for Jane. Heartbroken and unsure, she confronts them in the grand dining room of an expensive hotel, where the gilded setting only amplifies the raw emotion of the moment.
Shirley catches David in a lie when she discovers his waistcoat is lined with gold ingots, a secret that sets her on edge. As they board the ship, she tries desperately to reach Kelly Starr, but the call never connects. David’s calm demeanor only deepens her unease—something’s off, and she’s not sure if she’s safe.
In "Three Little Words," three friends—Karen, Betty, and Lisa—each confess their feelings for Johnny Prescott in a moment of shared vulnerability, setting off a playful yet heartfelt rivalry that tests their friendships and the meaning of love.
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Reprinted in Love Story Picture Library #862 (1971), Love Story Picture Library #875 (1971), Love Story Picture Library #879 (1971), Love Story Picture Library #1398 (1976)
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