Diary Loves #6

In "Rich Man's Darling," social worker Judy takes on the case of the struggling Hyler family, uncovering the quiet struggles of Johnny Hyler—a dedicated Boys’ Club coach who secretly supports his family despite his desire to break free from the past. With heartfelt moments and emotional depth, the story explores duty, identity, and the quiet cost of independence, all rendered in expressive lines by inker Bill Ward. The cover by Bruno Bernard captures the story’s poignant mood with striking, period-accurate detail.