Issue: #17
Published: January 1953, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 36, Editing: Alfred Grenet; Richard Arnold (associate); Everett M. Arnold (general manager)
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Notes: Copyright 1952 by Comic Magazines.
On sale date from the on stand date reported in the Comic Magazine Publishing Report (George W. Dougherty, 1942 series), #129 (October 1952).
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| Cover (1 page) |
Don't Mention Marriage to Me |
| Credits: |
Pencils: ? (photo) | Inks: ? (photo) | Colours: ? (photo) |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Advertisement (1 page) |
Secrets of Romance! |
| Featuring: |
Dainty-Lee Fashions |
| Credits: |
Pencils: ? (photos); ? | Inks: ? (photos); ? |
| Comic Story (9 pages) |
Don't Mention Marriage to Me |
| Synopsis: |
Growing up in a household where her parents constantly argue, Susan vows not to marry. She dates Reed but turns down his marriage proposal. She takes him home to meet her parents to show him why. After a scene and Reed’s departure, Susan’s parents apologize for skewing her view of marriage and promise to make a fresh start. Susan can now marry Reed with a clean conscience. |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Susan Richards Reed Magely Mr. Jim Richards Mrs. Richards Mr. Barker |
| Comic Story (6 pages) |
I Didn't Know the Meaning of Love |
| Synopsis: |
Madge loves Steve but he says they won’t be able to marry for at least a year, until he earns a decent living. Madge begins to date Jon, who owns the beauty salon where she works, but he admits he’s married and a father. Madge urges him to get a divorce and marry her. When Steve finds out, he confronts Jon and says Madge is “a sick girl” who doesn’t care who she marries “as long as it’s soon!” Jon returns to his family and Steve gives Madge the brush-off. |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Madge Steve Woods Jon Daro |
| Comic Story (7 pages) |
I Finally Won My Man |
| Synopsis: |
Ellen is attracted to Bob, but he becomes engaged to her neighbor Cynthia, a noted “tramp” with a “reputation.” Bob won’t hear any criticism of his fiancee, even though Ellen knows she is cheating on him. Ellen throws an engagement party and invites some of the men Cynthia has been dating, and her true nature is revealed. Bob chooses good girl Ellen instead. |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Ellen Barrett Bob Sherwood Mrs. Barrett Cynthia Davies Mrs. Davies Jim Farrows |
| Advertisement (1 page) |
Buy Now & Save! |
| Featuring: |
Xmas Ornaments |
| Letters Page (1 page) |
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| Featuring: |
Advice on Love Problems |
| Credits: |
Script: Marilyn Minton (credited) | Letters: typeset |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Comic Story (6 pages) |
My Dreams Come True |
| Synopsis: |
Cathy takes her vacation at a fancy resort. She is courted by wealthy Dex, but prefers waiter (and future engineer) Johnny. However, when Johnny learns Cathy’s family is very wealthy, he thinks she was slumming with him. To get back at Johnny, Cathy accepts Dex’s marriage proposal, but then changes her mind because Dex is a snob. Cathy tells Johnny he is “abysmally ignorant” and “rich OR poor people are people!” Johnny apologizes and they reconcile. |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Cathy Weldon Johnny Carleton Dex Randolph Mr. Weldon Mrs. Weldon Wendy Randolph |
| Advertisement (1 page) |
Uncle Bernie's Fun Shop |
| Featuring: |
Novelty Mart |
| Credits: |
Pencils: ? (photo); ? | Inks: ? (photo); ? |
| Characters: |
Uncle Bernie (photo) |
| Advertisement (1 page) |
Reduce Your Appearance |
| Featuring: |
Magic-Mold Fashions |
| Advertisement (1 page) |
"Baby Blue Eyes" Miracle Skin Doll |
| Featuring: |
Niresk |
| Credits: |
Pencils: ? (photo); ? | Inks: ? (photo); ? |
| Advertisement (1 page) |
Lose Ugly Fat |
| Featuring: |
Junex Products |
| Credits: |
Pencils: ? (photos); ? | Inks: ? (photos); ? |
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