Love Classics #1
"The Heartbreak Of Jennifer Grey!" is a poignant 1949 romance from Love Classics #1, spotlighting a tangled love triangle between songwriting partners Jennifer and Barry, and the man Jennifer comes to love, Gordon. Written and illustrated by Mike Sekowsky with inks by Vince Alascia, the story unfolds with emotional weight as a tragic accident reshapes lives, leading to heartache, reconciliation, and an unexpected twist of healing. The cover by Mike Sekowsky captures the drama’s intensity, making this a standout early example of emotional storytelling in a 10-cent comic.
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers
Songwriting partners Jennifer and Barry are in love, then Jennifer falls for Gordon. Barry, rushing to show Jennifer they’ve sold a song, is hit by a car and his face is “mangled…!” The doctor says Barry only lives because of his love for Jennifer. Jennifer weds Barry, but he blames Jennifer for his scars and asks for a divorce. Jennifer and Gordon reconcile but break up when she realises they’re too different. Tod, Jennifer's brother who was also scarred in an accident, reunites Jennifer and Barry. Tod and Barry get plastic surgery on their faces, so everyone is happy.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).