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Cover: John Rosenberger & Vince Colletta

Young Romance #181

Apr 1972 · DC · 0.25 USD
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In "Ned & Gloria & Jim & Sandra," a quietly charged romance unfolds as Jean, a young babysitter for Penny, finds herself drawn to the widowed Craig—only to discover he’s already engaged to Kay, whose sharp intuition hints at a rivalry brewing beneath the surface. With Jay Scott Pike handling both art and inks, and Milt Snapinn’s crisp lettering guiding the emotional rhythm, this 1972 Young Romance issue captures the tension of unspoken feelings with subtle precision. The cover by John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta adds a touch of nostalgic charm, framing the story’s delicate emotional stakes.

Contains 5 stories
Ned & Gloria & Jim & Sandra
12 pp · Romance
Gloria, JimSandraNed
When You're in Love
8 pp · Romance

In "When You're in Love," Jean, a young babysitter for Penny, finds herself drawn to the boy’s widowed father, Craig—though his engagement to Kay, a woman who quickly notices Jean’s growing affection, complicates matters. The quiet moments between Jean and Craig spark something real, but the tension of unspoken feelings and Kay’s sharp awareness make every glance feel charged.

Wake Up and Dream!
8 pp · Romance
Untitled story
1 pp
Script ? [as Page Peterson]
The Shadow Between Us
5 pp · Romance

In "The Shadow Between Us," a heartbroken Donna grapples with the loss of her boyfriend Carl, killed in Vietnam, while Carl’s friend Ethan steps into her life with quiet devotion. As grief and memory weigh heavily, a fragile connection begins to form—tested by the past and the uncertain promise of something new.

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CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $73*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $66*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $45*
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Full credits

artist, inker Jay Scott Pike
letterer Milt Snapinn
cover pencils John Rosenberger
cover inks Vince Colletta

Reprints

↩ Reprints Girls' Love Stories #16 (1952), Young Romance #141 (1966)

Reprinted in Romeo og Julie #4/1973 (1973), Romeo og Julie #5/1973 (1973), June #31, June #58, Twin Hearts #169

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