My Own Romance #35
"One Kiss Too Many" delivers a poignant 1953 romance where Jimmy’s heartfelt proposal is met with a startling truth: Karen kisses many boys, but it means nothing to her. When her sister Marie falls for Jimmy, Karen sets them up—only to realize too late that Jimmy’s feelings were genuine, and her own actions have sealed a new love between Marie and Jimmy. With a tender, character-driven story drawn by John Tartaglione and a striking cover by Bill Everett and Christopher Rule, this issue captures the bittersweet ache of missed connections and self-discovery.
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Jimmy proposes to Karen, thinking she also loves him. She admits she kisses many boys, but it means nothing. Karen’s sister Marie has a crush on Jimmy, so Karen arranges to get them together. However, when Karen’s new date Bill says he’s engaged to someone else and just dates Karen because she gives away her kisses with no strings, she decides Jimmy’s love was sincere. But it’s too late, Marie and Jimmy are in love. Karen decides to move away and find love elsewhere.
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