Valentine #13 June 1970

Jun 1970 · IPC · 8d [0-0-8 GBP]

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In "A Reason for Leaving," Bob finds himself on a blind date with Shirley, a woman whose polished charm quickly wears thin as he grows weary of her pretensions. When he opts for honesty over pretense—choosing a quiet walk home instead of dancing—he’s surprised by a genuine connection that unfolds in a moment of unexpected warmth. The twist comes not in the romance, but in the revelation of who’s really beside him, leading to a quietly joyful resolution. Illustrated with crisp, expressive lines by Jorge Badía Romero, this 1970 Valentine issue captures a tender, character-driven moment with a touch of playful surprise.

Contains 4 stories

A Reason for Leaving

3 pp · Romance

Pencils PérezInks Pérez

IrisTonyMick

Iris longs to escape her quiet country town, torn between her life there and the pull of something more. When she meets the enigmatic drifter Mick, his presence stirs something new—just as her bond with Tony begins to shift.

Not What It Seems…

2 pp · Romance

JillRay

Jill believed her love for Ray was real—until she saw him kiss another woman. Watching flowers arranged into a clock shape, she dismisses it all as hollow performance. But when the man planting them reveals real blooms in a greenhouse and shares a genuine kiss, everything she thought she knew begins to shift. Suddenly, nothing’s as it seems.

Phoney Date

3 pp · Romance

BobMikeShirley TraversShirley Evans

Bob agrees to stand in for Mike on a blind date with Shirley Travers, but the evening’s pretense wears thin when he grows tired of the forced elegance. After refusing to dance, he walks Shirley home—only to find himself drawn to her honesty, even as he realizes she’s not the woman he expected. When the truth unfolds, a surprising twist brings two Shirlies together, and Bob finds something real in the midst of the deception.

Untitled Romance story

2 pp · Romance

Sarah SmallwoodScot AndersonWendy

Sarah Smallwood is determined to find Scot Anderson at the party, her nerves tinged with worry. After a warm welcome and a surprising offer to join a TV play—just like the world Scot lives in—she’s torn between chasing his fame and holding on to what’s real. When Scot, overwhelmed by the spotlight, slips away to a quiet coffee-bar, he’s ready to talk—but not before she finds him.