Young Love comic books issue 78

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by Barbara Friedlander, Jack Sparling? and unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Win Mortimer?, Liz Berube, Vince Colletta and unknown. Melanie's mother keeps pushing her to meet rich and well-connected boys, but none of them hold her interest. But Melanie is hiding a huge secret -- she's in love with her stepfather, and she runs away from home rather than face the problem in "20 Miles to Heartbreak: Part 1"! (Story continues in Secret Hearts (1949) #141.) Plus: Ellie meets the dashing and dangerous Rufus, but she tries to change him into the kind of guy she thinks she wants, which never works out, in "A Kiss to Tame a Tiger!" Also: Jonathan St. Claire has Steve beaten up, then tries to buy him off, but Steve refuses to leave Lisa. The couple makes plans to marry, even if it means her father will cut her off from her fortune. As they prepare to leave forever, St. Claire realizes that Steve is just the kind of strong man he needs to succeed him in business, and to take care of his daughter, and he finally gives them his blessing in "The Life and Loves of Lisa St. Claire! [Conclusion]" And: Michele's boyfriend arrives early for their date and doesn't care that she's not finished getting ready -- he's only taking her to a football game in the 1-page story "Panic"! Plus: Happenings! fashion and hairstyle pages! Also: 1-page As Jane Ford Sees It advice column! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.