Young Love #2 (32)
In "Can't Help Wanting That Man!", Janie struggles under her mother Lillian’s relentless push to become a performer, missing out on a normal teenage life. When Lillian discovers that Janie’s former classmate Glen is now a TV producer, she seizes the chance to set up a romance—and a spot on his show—only to find Janie’s performance is anything but a success. Written and illustrated by Bill Draut with lettering by Ben Oda, this 1952 tale captures the quiet tension between ambition and affection, with a cover by Bill Draut.
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Janie's mother Lillian pushes her to become a performer, denying her daughter a normal childhood full of fun and social activities. Learning Janie's former high school classmate Glen is now a TV producer, Lillian encourages a romance between the two young people, then pressures Glen into giving Janie a spot on his program. Janie is a flop, as Glen knew she would be, but that's fine with both of them: now Janie can "retire" to become Glen's wife.
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