Love Diary #39
"Angel Face" in Love Diary #39 (1954) delivers a poignant tale of vanity and redemption, spotlighting Marcia whose striking beauty draws men in—only to leave them behind. Written and illustrated by Mort Leav, the story follows her shifting relationships with Steve and Larry, and the emotional cost of her actions, culminating in a moment of hard-earned self-awareness. The striking cover by John Buscema captures the story’s emotional weight, a 10-cent comic that packs a lasting punch.
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Marcia’s beautiful face allows her to captivate men, whom she then discards without a thought. She takes up with Steve, even though his girlfriend Amy begs Marcia to leave him alone. Marcia is attracted to Larry but he rejects her despite her beauty: “there’s an ugliness inside you.” Steve proposes marriage to Marcia and, realizing she actually loves him, she accepts. However, Marcia learns Amy tried to commit suicide as a result. Steve reconciles with his former girlfriend. Marcia learns humility and vows to change her life, and Larry decides he can marry her now.
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