Stories and art by Harry Harrison, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. This was the first issue published by Ribage; sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #1. Kathy is torn between her singing career and her love for hometown boyfriend Tom, until they get help from real-life bandleader and comedy legend Spike Jones. When a love triangle develops under the big top between trapeze artists Jim and Lisa and tiger-trainer Zara, death by tiger is the result! British war orphan Elizabeth loves American test pilot Tom, but her fears for his safety drive them apart. Cover features a photo of comedy legend Spike Jones, an unlikely matchmaker. Love Me, Love My Job!; Love Tames the Tiger; Second Chance!; Love Flight; Hearts Afloat!! 32 pages, Full Color.
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