Diary Loves #6
In "Rich Man's Darling," social worker Judy takes on the case of the struggling Hyler family, uncovering the quiet struggles of Johnny Hyler—a dedicated Boys’ Club coach who secretly supports his family despite his desire to break free from the past. With heartfelt moments and emotional depth, the story explores duty, identity, and the quiet cost of independence, all rendered in expressive lines by inker Bill Ward. The cover by Bruno Bernard captures the story’s poignant mood with striking, period-accurate detail.
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Social worker Judy is assigned to help the impoverished Hyler family. She doesn’t understand why handsome grown son Johnny Hyler isn’t contributing. Judy learns Johnny is a popular coach at the local Boys’ Club, where he sends money home but doesn’t want to be chained down like his late father. Judy helps change his mind about his family responsibilities and thinks he has reconciled with his old girlfriend Anne as well, but discovers Johnny loves her.
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