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Young Romance#2 (8)
Cover: Jack Kirby & Joe Simon

Young Romance #2 (8)

Nov 1948 · Prize · 0.10 USD
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“Love or Pity?”

In "Love or Pity?", a young woman named Ginny faces a crisis when her brother Perry is accused of mail fraud, dragging her family into public disgrace. As her fiancé Ken remains loyal, Ginny struggles to tell whether his support comes from love or pity—until a chance encounter on her journey to the city offers a glimmer of unexpected hope. Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with inks by Joe Simon and lettering by Ben Oda, this 1948 issue of Young Romance features a cover by Kirby and Simon, capturing the emotional tension of a story where loyalty and reputation hang in the balance.

writer, artist Jack Kirby · inker Joe Simon · letterer Ben Oda · cover Jack Kirby, Joe Simon

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writer, artist Jack Kirby
inker Joe Simon
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Joe Simon

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Ginny is engaged to Ken but their future plans are disrupted when her brother Perry is charged with mail fraud by the FBI. The press and public opinion turn against the Crain family and her father has to resign as head of the local college’s physics department. Ken stands by Ginny but she suspects he just pities her. Ginny leaves for the city but on the trip she meets Danny, who says there are people who support them. Ginny goes home and marries Ken. Perry is eventually cleared.

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