First Love Illustrated #7
In "I Was a Child Bride," a tender romance takes a haunting turn when Marjory and Mark’s idyllic bond is tested by a shared song and a mysterious visitor named Roger. Drawn with quiet intensity by Bob Powell, this 1950 tale unfolds with a bittersweet edge, where music becomes a key to a past that refuses to stay buried. The cover by Al Avison captures the story’s emotional weight in a single, evocative image.
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Marjory and Mark were the ideal couple, until Mark introduced Roger to Marjory and they danced (and he sang the words) to a special tune that became "their" song. But soon, their song turned sour, as did the relationship, and Roger stormed out, with unusual results.
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