Cinderella Love #29
In "Love's Fighting Heart," a 1955 St. John classic, former boxer Slugger takes in young Rocky as his protégé, but their bond is tested when Rocky falls for Slugger’s daughter Ellen—only to learn she’s using him to prove herself. With George Olesen handling both pencils and inks, the story captures the grit and heart of a fighter’s journey, while Matt Baker’s dynamic cover sets the tone for a tale of redemption and love.
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Washed-up boxer Slugger takes on Rocky as his protege. Rocky falls for Slugger’s daughter Ellen, but she is jealous of his rapport with her father. To ruin his career, she tells Rocky she’ll marry him if he makes a lot of money, so he goes against Slugger’s advice and accepts too many bouts. Rocky learns her scheme and leaves. When Ellen sees him later, she apologizes and says she loves him regardless. Rocky wins his last fight,retires from boxing, buys a gas station, and will marry Ellen.
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