Star Love Stories #487
"Second-Hand Girl" in Star Love Stories #487 (1973) delivers a charming, quietly tense romantic twist, as Katy, caught between her sister Linda’s dazzling fame and her own quiet life, finds herself mistaken for the ballerina herself. With Ron Lumsden handling both pencils and inks, the story unfolds with delicate detail and emotional nuance, capturing the thrill and unease of a secret that starts with a borrowed dress. Petronius’ cover art perfectly captures the moment’s intrigue, framing Katy’s fleeting moment of glamour.
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Katy had two older sisters: Linda, a famous ballerina in New York, and Pam, who ran a successful ballet school in London. While helping her sister in New York, she decides to dress up one night while Linda is out. She is surprised with how much she looks like Linda and when Vincent shows up at the door, he thinks Katy is actually Linda. She knows she should tell him the truth, but can't resist the opportunity to have an exciting evening. She continues to enjoy his company until her true identity is revealed in front of his friends.
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