Modern Love #6
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Second Wife," a 1950 EC comic from the Modern Love series, secretary Laura accepts a marriage proposal from wealthy industrialist Randolph after a tour of his factory. As they settle into his home and meet his mother, Laura learns that Randolph’s first wife—now deceased—was deeply mourned, though he grows visibly upset whenever her name is mentioned. Written, drawn, and inked by Al Feldstein, with lettering by Jim Wroten, this story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional depth, all rendered in the distinctive, expressive style of its creator. The cover, also by Feldstein, captures the story’s mood with a stark, evocative image.
In "Second Wife," secretary Laura finds herself swept into a whirlwind romance with wealthy industrialist Randolph after he proposes during a factory tour. As they settle into his home and meet his mother, Laura learns the truth about his first wife—her death and the painful past that still shadows their new life together.
In "Career Girl!" from Modern Love #6 (1950), Babs, a sharp and driven manager at a dress factory, finds herself drawn to Jon, a wealthy man whose charm hides a surprising wager. When she discovers he was only pursuing her because of her icy reputation, she walks away—only to be taken by Jon, who’s determined to win her heart on his own terms.
In "Meant For Each Other," Sherry finds herself torn between her fiancé Glenn and her past love Scott, leading to a reckless night that tests her heart and her choices. When a missed wedding night forces her to face the consequences of her actions, she must decide whether to stay with Glenn—or return to the one she truly belongs with.
In "The Love That Might Have Been...", Betty grapples with grief after her husband Bert is reported dead in an airplane crash, only to find herself drawn to the doctor who helps her heal. When Bert returns—blinded and determined to spare her sorrow—Betty must navigate a fragile reunion, even as the past stirs emotions she never expected.
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Reprinted in Modern Love #6 (1950), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #39 (2026)
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