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Lovelorn #36

Apr 1953 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD
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"Lovelorn" #36 is an anthology romance comic featuring the story "Heartthrobs Woe Business," in which Jean Thorne, a woman who has lived her life in the shadows of other women's romantic relationships, must choose between marrying Tom, a poor man she loves, or pursuing wealth and security without him. After initially rejecting Tom's proposal and becoming engaged to a wealthy man, Jean realizes too late that she has made a mistake and that true happiness requires taking a chance on love rather than material comfort. The issue includes additional romance-themed content and public service advertisements, including one about treating pimples with Clearasil.

Contains 6 stories
Amour in the Andes
7 pp · Romance

Frank Jarvis, a notorious Hollywood heartthrob with a reputation as a ladies’ man, finds himself stranded in the Andes with Lydia Austin, the film’s co-star, after their expedition is cut short. As they face dwindling supplies and the harsh mountain terrain, their forced isolation forces Frank to confront feelings he never expected—and Lydia, who once vowed she’d never marry him, begins to question her own resistance.

When You Kiss...
2 pp · Romance

A young woman hesitates before kissing a man she’s just met, unsure if her feelings are genuine or driven by desire to win him. As she contemplates the moment, the story explores the difference between a heartfelt kiss and one rooted in selfish ambition, hinting at the consequences of mistaking infatuation for love.

Lumberjack's Girl
7 pp · Romance

A young woman arrives at her father’s lumber camp, hoping to find romance, only to be drawn into a tense rivalry between two men—one a charming stranger with a mysterious past, the other a rugged lumberjack with a protective streak. As danger looms in the form of a raging fire and a collapsing log jam, she must confront her growing feelings and the truth behind the men who claim her attention.

Big City Man
3 pp · Romance

Betty Sprague, a shy young woman adjusting to life in New York, is warned by her roommate Janice about Chan Gould, a charming but supposedly reckless man across the courtyard. Though she resists his advances, drawn by his warmth and the loneliness of city life, Betty begins to question whether Janice’s skepticism might be hiding something deeper—especially when she learns Janice herself has a past that doesn’t quite add up.

Heart Throbs Were My Business!
7 pp · Romance

Jean Thorne, a fiercely independent college student shaped by a poverty-stricken past, resolves to prioritize money over love—until a chance encounter with Tom Jordan, the football captain, forces her to confront her emotions. As their academic partnership deepens into something more, Jean must choose between the security of her principles and the risk of true romance.

How She Proposed
1 pp · Romance

Ken Horner, a shy man from Tullahoma, Tennessee, finally finds the courage to propose after his girlfriend, Harriet Farnsley, takes the bold step of asking him first. Their story unfolds through a series of tender moments, from stolen kisses at the movies to a heartfelt conversation that changes everything.

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