Valentine #9 May 1964
In "The Boy You're Kissin'," a poignant tale from 1964, Liz recalls her past as Eddie, her childhood protector from Purview Mansions, departs for America with dreams of fame. Years later, as the mansion faces demolition, she returns to find the painting that once symbolized their promise—only to be stunned by the sight of Eddie, now part of the crew tearing it down. With heartfelt emotion and delicate storytelling, Carlos Freixas brings this bittersweet reunion to life through his expressive art and inks.
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Growing up in Purview Mansions, life had been tough. Eddie had been Liz's protector and they eventually fell in love. But he leaves for America to make a name for himself and promises to come back to take her to a place like the painting over her fireplace. Years pass and news came that Purview Mansions was being torn down. Almost forgetting the painting, she dashes back inside the building to look for it when she sees Eddie there as part of crew pulling down the building.
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