Girls' Romances #14
"Battling Hearts" in Girls' Romances #14 (1952) delivers a classic tale of old rivalries flaring up when Jessie, happily married to David, witnesses him kissing her childhood rival Nan. With Nan vowing to steal David away, the truth comes out: David had dated Nan before, but rejected her to stay loyal to Jessie. Tony Abruzzo’s art brings the emotional tension to life, while Joe Giella’s cover inks capture the drama in bold, expressive lines.
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Jessie and Nan were rivals since childhood, with the pushy Nan often getting her way. Jessie is happily married to David until she sees him kissing Nan: Nan vows to steal him for herself. However, David explains that he had dated Nan before, and now she'd threatened to lie to Jessie about their relationship. He rejected Nan, because he loves Jessie.
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