Romeo #27 May 1967
In "Puppet on a String," a simple mix-up sends Liz’s photo from the "kitten in the rain" look viral in the local paper, turning her into an unexpected sensation. With Mr. Hyams off to the States and leaving his son in charge, Freddy’s plans shift—Mike’s next shoot will now feature Donna, not Liz, as the model. Cover by Norman Lee, this 1967 D.C. Thomson gem captures the quiet tension of changing fortunes, all set against a world where a single image can alter everything.
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Due to a mistake, Liz's picture ends up in the newspaper for the "kitten in the rain" look and it becomes a minor sensation. Mr. Hyams is happy with the publicity and gives the job to Mike before he goes off to the States and leaves his son in charge. Freddy plans to keep Mike on, but wants him to use Donna as his model instead of Liz.
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