Love and Marriage #9
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"My Greedy Heart" in Love and Marriage #9 (1953, Superior) explores the quiet turmoil of April, a young woman shaped by her father’s past and the weight of others’ judgments. Raised by her aunt after her parents’ tragic death in a car crash, April navigates complicated feelings for her new neighbor Charles while facing resistance from her wealthy suitor John Harkins and the whispers of her community. With art by the Iger Shop, this emotional story unfolds with sincerity, capturing the tension between desire, duty, and the search for self-worth.
In "My Greedy Heart," Betty leaves her small town for the city, settling in with her friend Nancy. When Nancy secures her a job at the Temple Company—run by her fiancé Tom—Betty’s ambition takes a dangerous turn as she begins flirting with Tom, hoping to climb the career ladder at Nancy’s expense. Tom’s sharp rebuke cuts deep: “You’re cruel and mean and use your friends for stepping stones,” leaving Betty to face the consequences of her choices.
In "Gossip Condemned Me," April—raised by her aunt after her parents' tragic death—finds herself caught between the weight of her father’s past and her growing feelings for her new neighbor, Charles. When rumors swirl and her wealthy suitor John distances himself, April must navigate a world where reputation shapes destiny.
In "Wandering Kisses," Wendy grapples with her feelings for sailor Bill, torn between love and the fear of becoming a "sea widow." As their bond deepens, Bill makes a quiet but heartfelt choice that could change everything—though how he'll balance duty and love remains uncertain.
In "I Made Love My Career," Rosalind, raised by her mother Margaret to pursue stardom, finds herself torn between her heart and her ambitions when she falls for Bob, a soldier and former acting student. When a producer offers her a role she doesn’t want, the truth unfolds: he’s Bob’s uncle, and he sees her choice not as a rejection of fame, but as a rare kind of honesty. Margaret, too, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the man who once offered her daughter a chance—now, she’s the one being asked to take a leap.
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Reprinted in My Secret Marriage #24 (1956), Golden-Age Greats Spotlight #18 (2018)
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