Weird Love #24
In "Phantom Lover!", Nancy settles into the Hotel Hopeful, where her roommate Diane spins a haunting tale of love, jealousy, and a mysterious death on stage. The story unfolds through a chilling flashback to Candy’s rise in showbiz, her secret romance with producer Lou, and the tragic fate of star Vivian—all set against the backdrop of a fading theater world. Fred Bell handles both art and inks, bringing the eerie, nostalgic mood to life, while Al Avison’s cover captures the haunting allure of the tale.
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Nancy moves into the “Hotel Hopeful,” a boarding house for young women. Her roommate Diane tells her the story of Candy, who got a job on a show and began dating producer Lou. This made star Vivian jealous. When Vivian dies on stage, Candy is charged with murder. Lawyer George gets her acquitted, and Candy quits show business to marry him.
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