First Love Illustrated #37
In "Gangster's Girl!", 17-year-old Myrna finds herself caught between duty and desire when her marriage to the older Randolph is tested by a rekindled romance with Devon. Written by Leonard Starr and illustrated by Leonard Starr, this poignant 1954 tale explores loyalty, heartbreak, and the quiet courage it takes to do the right thing—especially when love returns in unexpected ways. The cover by Warren Kremer and Lee Elias captures the drama with a striking, period-perfect image.
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17-year-old Myrna marries the older Randolph at her father’s urging, but then falls in love with Devon. She refuses to consider divorce and Devon becomes engaged to Vivian. When Randolph is killed in an accident, Devon comes back, but Myrna won’t let him break his promise to marry Vivian. However, Vivian shows up and Myrna sees she’s a spiteful woman who doesn’t really love Devon, so Myrna and Devon reconcile.
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