Brides in Love #21
In "Goodbye To Love," a heart-wrenching tale from Brides in Love #21 (1960), a once-great pianist named Bob Conrad retreats to a lakeside cottage to rebuild his life after a devastating accident leaves his hands scarred. With quiet support from Mary, the daughter of the cottage’s owner, Bob begins to heal—both physically and emotionally—only to find that his recovery brings unexpected heartbreak. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life with expressive inks by Vince Colletta, this poignant story captures the quiet ache of unspoken feelings and the fragile hope that comes with second chances. The cover, also by Colletta, perfectly frames the emotional weight of the moment.
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A great pianist, Bob Conrad, rents a cottage by the lake to sort out his life after his hands have been badly burned. Mary's dad owns the cottage and Mary helps Bob overcome his depression. In the process, she falls in love with Bob. When his hands have healed, she shows him he can play the piano again. Bob is excited and tells Mary his wife will be delirious with joy at the news. As Bob returns to his home, Mary is shocked and saddened since she had not known Bob was married.
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