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| Publication | December 1953 | Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 1 | Frequency: every other month |
| Notes | Cover seems to illustrate the first story of the issue, "Shame". |
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| Content | Genre: Romance |
| Notes | Cover seems to illustrate the first story of the issue, "Shame". |
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| Advertisement | Boys! Girls! Men! Women! The World Is On Fire! (1 page) |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | Serve the Lord and you can have these prizes. |
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| Contents | Contents (1 page) |
| Credits | Pencils: various | Inks: various |
| Notes | Editorial notes and representative panels from each of the four stories in the issue. |
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| Advertisement | Two Unbelievable Fur Values! (1 page) |
| Credits | Pencils:? (photograph) | Inks:? (photograph) | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | A deep-back stole or fur scarf made from rabbit and squirrel skins. |
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| Comic Story | Shame (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | Marge was from the wrong side of the tracks and wealthy Sally Croft would never let her forget it. One day Alan Grafton, a wealthy school mate, offered to drive Marge home. They dated but always went out to remote places. Marge was furious when she learned that Alan asked Sally to the dance because his parents expected him to date someone in her class. They married, but Alan continued to hide the truth from his parents. When Marge became pregnant they discovered the truth and disowned their son. Dropping out of school Marge realized her baby would soon be born unwanted by the father. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Marge; Sally Croft; Alan Grafton |
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| Text Story | Lesson In Love |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
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| Publisher advertisement | How Young Should a Girl Marry? |
| Featuring | Harvey Publishing |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
| Notes | House ad for Teen-Age Brides. |
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| Comic Story | Pointers on Poise (1 page) |
| Synopsis | Tips on when and how to use poise, one of the most valuable of all charm traits. |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
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| Comic Story | One Night of Danger (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | Pat liked Johnny Blaine but was not ready to go steady, especially when Mike Morse offered a ride in his new car. Pat thrived on attention and to make Johnny jealous she accepted Mike's invitation to the dance. Afterwards they drove off to be alone and kissed. When Pat asked Mike to stop it threw him into a rage. Driving wildly he hit a man. Pat screamed for him to stop but Mike kept going and told her to keep her mouth shut. When she confided in Johnny he told her she had to turn herself in. Outside the courthouse Johnny told Pat how brave she had been and that he still loves her. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Pat; Johnny Blaine; Mike Morse |
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| Advertisement | 20 Ladies Dresses for $3.50! (1 page) |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | Assorted silk, wool, cotton or rayon dresses in all sizes. |
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| Advertisement | Solid Sterling Silver Photo Rings - $1.98 |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | Mount any snapshot in a solid sterling silver ring and make a unique keepsake for years to come. Sold by Goldmart. |
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| Publisher advertisement | Acclaimed by Millions! |
| Featuring | Harvey Publishing |
| Credits | Pencils: various | Inks: various | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
| Notes | The best true love stories torn from the pages of real life! Promo ad for upcoming issues of Harvey's romance comic line: Teen-Age Brides #3, First Love #35, Love Problems and Advice #24, Hi-School Romance #24, and First Romance #25. |
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| Advertisement | Chew Improved Formula Chewing Gum - Reduce! (1 page) |
| Credits | Pencils:? (photograph) | Inks:? (photograph) | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | Lose up to 5 pounds a week with Dr. Pillips plan, sold by American HealthAids. No drugs, starvation, exercise or laxatives! |
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| Advertisement | Now You Can Have A More Powerful Looking Body Instantly! (1 page) |
| Credits | Pencils:? (photograph) | Inks:? (photograph) | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | Be stronger from head to toe in three short weeks! Sold by Ronnie Sales, Inc. |
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| Comic Story | Stolen Moments (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | Tom McCoy was the youngest and best looking teacher on campus. After class Janet Lansing stayed behind to speak to Tom. Sparks flew and they kissed but Tom withdrew, insisting a relationship between student and teacher was impossible. Although both in love they agreed it was best to wait for her to graduate. When Janet became impatient and was discovered by Tom's landlady word spread and Tom was fired. Janet pleaded with the Dean, insisting it was all her fault. Disgraced, Janet prepared to leave town but Tom arrived at the train station telling her that after graduation they would marry. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Janet Lansing; Tom McCoy; Dean Evans |
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| Text Story | Love Cheat |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
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| Advertisement | Don't Miss Out on Romance! |
| Featuring | Harvey Publishing |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
| Notes | Subscription offer for Harvey Romance comics. 12 issues for $1.00 or 25 issues for $2. |
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| Letters Page | Doris Bigelow's Mail Bag (1 page) |
| Synopsis | Love advice for teen readers. |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
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| Comic Story | Bitter Truth (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | Tex Adams was the big man on campus. He was captain of the football and basketball team and Betty was Tex Adams' girl. But Tex had big dreams of being the foreman of the factory. That fall, Kurt Wachen transferred to the school from Germany. Slowly, Betty learned that Kurt had been in a concentration camp and when he tells her that he has never danced, she offers to teach him. During the lesson, Tex shows up and becomes very jealous and abusive. Shocked when Tex storms out, she turns to Kurt who suddenly kisses her and tells her he loves her. The actions of both men confuse her, but it is Tex she loves. Or is it? Going to Tex, he tells Betty he has just given Kurt a black eye. Enraged, Betty screams that she realizes Tex thinks he can win by bullying, force and ridicule. She runs to Kurt asking that he forgive her, and he says that he already has. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Betty; Tex Adams; Kurt Wachen |
| Notes | Art may be penciled by Jack Kirby. |
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| Advertisement | Musical Whirling Angel Chimes (1 page) |
| Credits | Pencils:? (photograph) | Inks:? (photograph) | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | Authentic replica of "Swedish Singing Angels" centerpiece. Only $1.98 from Illinois Merchandise Mart. |
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| Advertisement | Friends! Here's How To Get - At Almost No Cost - Your Talking Parakeet! (1 page) |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | A free parakeet and cage. What a deal! |
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| Advertisement | New! Beautiful! Janie Pigtails - The Best Dressed Doll In The World. (1 page) |
| Credits | Pencils:? (photograph) | Inks:? (photograph) | Letters: typeset |
| Notes | Sold by Niresk Industries. |
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| Advertisement | Now I'm Getting Cash For My Drawings! (1 page) |
| Notes | Look what it's like to be an artist and make an income working at home. |
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