Breaking Free #[nn]
"Breaking Free" is a poignant 1985 story written by Megan Stine and H. William Stine, tackling a powerful real-world issue with heartfelt sincerity. When Diane pleads with her boyfriend Bruce to quit smoking after her father’s lung cancer diagnosis, their relationship faces a turning point—leading Bruce to find unexpected support in her best friend, Sheri. The story’s emotional core is brought to life by Joe Kubert’s expressive cover art, capturing the weight of the moment in a free comic distributed by the American Cancer Society.
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Diane wants her boyfriend Bruce to stop smoking because her father is dying from lung cancer. After Diane dumps him, he works with her best friend Sheri and stops smoking.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).