Lovers' Lane #7
In "Detour to Romance," a 1950 comic from Lev Gleason, newlyweds Larry and Irene share a quiet moment that sparks a revealing flashback. Irene recounts her brief romance with Ned, a man who charmed her with grand gestures and a fake engagement ring—only for her to realize he was a fraud. The story unfolds with gentle tension and emotional honesty, spotlighting a moment of self-awareness and growth. Art by Al Borth brings the era’s expressive style to life, while the cover by Herb Tauss captures the mood with a striking, melancholic image.
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Larry asks his new wife Irene about her former boyfriend Ned. She tells the story in flashback: Ned claims to be an important businessman and lavishes gifts on her. He even gives her an engagement ring, which Irene discovers is a fake. Ned turns out to be a fake himself, and Irene breaks up with him. She now tells Larry that she returned all of Ned’s gifts except the ring, which she kept as a reminder of her foolishness. She also says her love for Larry is the real thing.
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