Star Love Stories #555
In this tender 1974 slice of life from Star Love Stories #555, sailor Ray finds unexpected romance with Cathy, the houseboat-dwelling companion of June, as their connection deepens before his next voyage. When Ray’s return is delayed and a letter arrives from Bordeaux claiming he’s married a French woman, Eddie begins spending more time with Cathy—sparking quiet tension with June, whose feelings grow complicated in the wake of shifting loyalties. Jordi Franch’s expressive artwork brings warmth and quiet emotion to this heartfelt, character-driven story.
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Eddie and Ray, a couple of sailors in the merchant navy, go out with June and Cathy, who live together in a houseboat. Cathy and Ray hit it off and he tells her he wants to marry her when he gets back from his next voyage. But when the ship returns, Eddie tells Cathy that Ray left the ship in Bordeaux to marry a French girl. Eddie starts spending more time with Cathy and June becomes jealous.
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