Just Married #27
In "A Little Jealousy," Irma—used to city life—finds herself adrift after marrying Frank and moving to the ranch, where her loneliness grows as she struggles to connect with her new surroundings. When she fakes a back injury after a fall from a horse, her attempt to draw Frank’s attention sets off quiet tensions in their marriage. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Dick Giordano, with inks by the same, this 1962 Charlton classic captures the quiet drama of domestic life with a touch of wry realism. The cover, inks by Vince Colletta, hints at the emotional undercurrents beneath the surface.
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Irma was born and raised in the city. When she marries Frank, the life of a rancher's wife makes her lonely. She feigns a back injury when falling off a horse to try to get Frank to pay more attention to her.
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