Young Romance #1 [103]
"Scheduled for Heartbreak" in Young Romance #1 (1959) captures a sweet, bittersweet moment in teenage romance, where Bobby’s pride takes a hit when his girlfriend Sally chooses another dancer at a school event. With heartfelt sincerity and a touch of humor, the story follows Bobby’s earnest attempt to win her back through dance lessons, guided by the surprisingly wise Miss Morley—only to learn that sometimes, the real connection lies not in the steps, but in the effort itself. Art by Bob Powell brings the emotional beats to life, while Jack Kirby’s dynamic cover sets the tone with a classic, expressive flair.
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Bobby is angry when his girlfriend Sally ditches him on the dance floor for Dick, an expert dancer. Bobby takes dance lessons from Miss Morley but it takes so long that Sally goes out with Dick. Bobby is invited to a dance by Miss Morley and thinks she's hot for him, but she advises him to stick to his own age group and "corral your filly!" Bobby explains everything to Sally and she says it was sweet of him to spend his time and money and he won't have to worry about other men any more.
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