Hi-School Romance #47
"Summer Song" in Hi-School Romance #47 (1956) captures a heartfelt teenage romance with quiet stakes and real emotional weight. Donna Blake, a plumber’s daughter, finds her connection with wealthy Bill Carson tested when his father demands she prove her worth—leading to a moment of courage that puts her principles on the airwaves. Written and drawn with sincerity by Tom Hickey, and featuring a striking cover by Al Avison, this issue stands out for its gentle drama and the way small choices ripple through young lives.
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Donna Blake was hopelessly in love with Bill Carson, but she was a plumber's daughter and Bill was the son of a wealthy land developer. They came together when Bill was selected to write lectures for the local radio station and Donna was chosen to read them on-air. After telling his father he wanted to marry Donna, Jeb insisted she prove she is not interested in the family fortune. Donna overheard Jeb plotting to use land earmarked for a new hospital for his own development and reported this on the radio. Thinking her chances with Bill had ended, she found his love remained powerful.
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