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| Publication | May 1954 | Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 1 | Frequency: monthly |
| Notes | Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. |
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| Content | Genre: Romance |
| Notes | Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. |
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| Comic Story | Prisoner of Passion (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | Nora’s immigrant father insists she date brutish steel plant foreman Rusk, although she prefers newcomer Cam. Rusk threatens Nora’s father, brothers, and Cam with harm unless she breaks up with Cam. However, Cam defeats Rusk in a fight, proving to Nora’s family that in the USA “we fight back” against bullies and dictators. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Nora Orloki; Rusk Gorman; Cam Bellows; Mike "Pop" Orloki; Mrs. Orloki |
| Notes | Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. |
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| Text Story | Chance of a Lifetime (1 page) |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
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| Comic Story | Second Date-Bait! (1 page) |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
| Notes | Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. |
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| Comic Story | The Barrier (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | Renee’s fiancé Dan is killed in an airplane crash on his way home from Korea. Renee gets an office job but withdraws from social activities until her friend Peg insists that she attend a party. Renee meets Air Corps officer Alan, Peg’s cousin, and they fall in love. Renee feels she is betraying Dan’s memory, but remembers that Dan told her that he wanted her to be happy if he was killed. Renee is now free to admit she loves Alan. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Renee; Alan Morgan; Dan; Peg |
| Notes | Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. |
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| Comic Story | Trial by Fire (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | After graduating from college, Carrie intends to marry Hurd but learns he had an affair while she was away. Carrie decides to visit her uncle’s ranch to “think things through.” She is courted by ranch foreman Wade and responds to his advances but upon reflection decides Hurd is the man for her. She returns to the city and they reconcile. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Carrie Kimball; Wade Casey; Hurd Peyton; Uncle Jack |
| Notes | Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. |
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| Text Story | Love's Decision (1 page) |
| Credits | Letters: typeset |
| Content | Genre: Romance |
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| Letters Page | Your Problem (1 page) |
| Synopsis | Advice sent out to readers |
| Credits | Script:? [as Nancy Powers] | Letters: typeset |
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| Comic Story | Love Was My Sin (5 pages) |
| Synopsis | Frances is released from reform school after serving 4 years for theft. Her boyfriend Lou had asked her to steal, but denied everything when she was caught. Frances takes a factory job but cynically refuses to date anyone, until she meets new worker Johnny. She tries to resist but eventually they fall in love. Johnny steals the factory payroll to give her the luxuries she wants, but Frances confesses her past and browbeats him into returning the money. Johnny does so, realising Frances loves him and doesn’t want him to ruin his life. They vow to live their lives decently, and together. |
| Content | Genre: Romance | Characters: Frances M. Blair; Lou Onslow; Mrs. Blair; Mr. Blair; Johnny Williams |
| Notes | Art identification by Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. |
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