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Cover: Dick Giordano & Jon D'Agostino
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Secrets of Love and Marriage #25

Jun 1961 · Charlton · 0.10 USD
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"I Married a Stranger" tells the story of a woman who marries Bart, a promising young writer, only to discover that marriage has fundamentally changed him—he no longer shows her the tenderness and affection he displayed during courtship. The narrative explores how the couple's relationship deteriorates due to his withdrawal of romantic gestures and consideration, illustrated through their honeymoon in the mountains and contrasted with advice from a marriage counselor about the importance of maintaining tenderness in married life. The issue concludes with the message that cultivating tenderness—through small gestures of consideration and support—is essential for a successful and lasting marriage.

Contains 4 stories
Forever My Love
7 pp · Romance

Ellen Vandermeer and Brad Donahue share a passionate romance that blossoms after a chance meeting, leading to engagement, marriage, and a dream honeymoon—only to be interrupted by Brad’s sudden draft into the Korean conflict. After months of silence and heartbreak, Ellen nearly gives up hope, but a fateful encounter by the water brings a shocking reunion with Brad, who has escaped captivity and returned to her.

No Time For Tod
5 pp · Romance

After a year of marriage, a woman becomes so immersed in civic duties and social commitments that she neglects her husband, leaving him alone at home. When she finally returns late one night, she discovers he’s been injured in a household accident, prompting a heartfelt realization about the importance of prioritizing her marriage.

First Anniversary
3 pp · Romance
Pencils ? [as GRECO]

On their first wedding anniversary, a woman is shaken by a phone call from her friend, who reveals that her husband was seen lunching with a striking brunette. As she grapples with doubt and heartache, she tries to keep her composure while preparing his favorite meal, only to be confronted by his surprising announcement about a gift he and his secretary found.

I Married A Stranger
8 pp · Romance

Lola Dottsford falls deeply in love with Bart Adams, a struggling writer she meets at a department store, and they quickly marry, dreaming of a future filled with love and success. As Bart’s ambitions grow, his increasing frustration and harsh behavior strain their marriage, leaving Lola overwhelmed and questioning the man she thought she knew.

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writer Joe Gill
cover pencils Dick Giordano
cover inks Jon D'Agostino

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