Marilyn #September 26th, 1959
In "Love Trap," Rita is caught between duty and desire as Leo’s life-saving gesture leaves her torn—his kiss feels inevitable, yet her heart rebels. With Leo gone and tasked with learning jungle survival from Lia and Soong Chan, Rita’s resolve wavers after seeing a deer torn apart by a jungle cat. When Sid offers a way out, she’s tempted to take it, even though Leo warned her to stay away. Written by Derek Long and illustrated by Jack Hardee, this gripping issue captures the tension of isolation and inner conflict in a lush, unforgiving setting. Cover by Jack Hardee.
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Leo asks Rita for a kiss and she feels she can't refuse since he just saved her life. Rita finds she is fighting herself as much as she is him. Leo has to go away for a few days and leaves Rita to learn jungle craft from Lia and Soong Chan. After witnessing a deer attacked by a jungle cat, Rita has had enough. Leo had told Rita to avoid Sid, but when Sid offers to help her escape she is willing to do anything.
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