Friday, September 22, 2023

SECRET HEARTS "David!"

Dont worry, neurotic Mary Robin R.N., isn't back...
...but, since this tale does present a romantic triangle with a nurse at one corner, that's an understandable assessment!
Written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Alex Toth, and inked by Dick Giordano (using the pen name "Ric Dano"), this cover-featured, never-reprinted story of two sisters, a guy, and misunderstanding from DC's Secret Hearts #149 (1971) is typical of the romance genre.
BTW, the reason Giordano used a pen-name is that he was the editor of the book, and technically, an editor wasn't supposed to edit their own material...whether it was script or art!
But it happened a lot more frequently than most thought, mainly due to tight deadlines!

In October...
We Return to Weekly Posting for Our Annual
HALLOWEEN HOSPITAL HORRORS
Blogathon!
Be Here October 6th...if You DARE!

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