Cover: Don Heck & Dick Giordano

Young Love #88

Sep 1971 · DC · 0.25 USD

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“Take Back Your Love”

In "Take Back Your Love," Ellen grapples with the painful aftermath of her boyfriend Clay’s return from war—physically scarred and emotionally distant, he pushes her away. Written by Jack Oleck and illustrated by John Rosenberger with inks by Vince Colletta, this heartfelt story explores love, loss, and quiet resilience. The cover by Don Heck and Dick Giordano captures the emotional weight of a moment that lingers long after the final page.

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writer Jack Oleck · artist John Rosenberger · inker Vince Colletta · cover Don Heck, Dick Giordano

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writer Jack Oleck

artist John Rosenberger

inker Vince Colletta

cover pencils Don Heck

cover inks Dick Giordano

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Ellen's boyfriend Clay comes back from the war with serious injuries and refuses to resume their relationship. Ellen can't move on with anyone else until, after Clay's death, she finds proof that he kept on loving her until the end.

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