For a Night of Love #nn – Key Highlights
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Publisher: American Comics Group (ACG)
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Publication Date: 1951
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Issue Number: Not specified
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Cover Artist: Not specified
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Interior Artists: Louis Ravelli, Rafael Astarita, and Marion Sitton
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Genre: Romance / Literary Adaptation
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Pages: 36
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Format: Full Color
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Original Cover Price: $0.10
🔥 Key Significance
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Features five romantic and dramatic adaptations based on stories by Émile Zola, the influential 19th-century French novelist.
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An unusual literary approach for a romance comic, drawing inspiration from classic French literature.
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Presents a collection of stories exploring love, desperation, family hardship, and human relationships through comic-book adaptations.
📖 Story Highlights
“For a Night of Love”
- Julien falls in love with a woman he can see from his window, but her unexpected appeal for help leads to a surprising turn in their relationship.
“The Miller's Daughter”
- The daughter of a windmill keeper must find a way to save her family's livelihood after soldiers occupy the windmill.
“The Loves for Felicie”
“The Desperate Woman of Paris”
“Angeline”
All five stories are based on works by Émile Zola. Interior artwork is credited to Louis Ravelli, Rafael Astarita, and Marion Sitton, although individual story-to-artist assignments were not specified.
📌 Additional Details
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Published by American Comics Group in 1951.
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Features five stories in a 36-page, full-color format.
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Original cover price: 10 cents.
Collector's Note: For a Night of Love stands out as an interesting example of ACG bringing classic 19th-century French literature into the comic-book medium, combining romance, drama, and literary storytelling in a Golden Age publication.
