Star Love Stories #593
"Unlucky in Love" in Star Love Stories #593 (1975) follows Nancy as she navigates a delicate romance with Dr. Steven Franks, only to discover she was initially a substitute for Linda—until a second chance at love feels genuine. With tender moments and quiet tension, the story unfolds as Nancy’s growing bond with Steven is tested when her sister Annabella enters the picture, echoing past heartaches. Illustrated with warmth and subtle detail by Santiago Hernández, and featuring a soft, expressive cover by Giovanni Giovetti, this slice of 1970s romance captures the quiet ache of hope and connection.
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All the nurses at St. George's Hospital reckoned Doctor Franks was the best looking man on the staff. He asks Nancy out and she is happy until she finds out that she was a replacement for Linda who said she wouldn't go with him after a fight. But Steven asks Nancy out again and this time it is clear she is not a replacement. Nancy gets along well with Steven until her sister meets him. Then it seems like Annabella is taking him away from Nancy, just as it had happened with a previous boyfriend.
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