Marilyn #October 17th, 1959
In "Love Trap," Rita uses her wits and the lessons of the late Soong Chan to tame the wild elephant Mas Shewa, helping Leo escape the jungle after a painful injury. Jack Hardee’s dynamic art brings the perilous journey to life, while Derek Long crafts a tense, emotional story of courage and shifting affections. The cover by Jack Hardee captures the moment of danger and resolve that defines this gripping adventure.
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Rita improvised a splint for Leo's injured ankle. Then she overcomes her fear of the wild elephant Mas Shewa to use the skills Soong Chan had taught her to get the beast to carry them out of the jungle. Back at the hospital, Leo's old coldness was back as he told Rita he was sending her back to civilisation.
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