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Penciller(s): John Prentice

Inker(s): John Prentice

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Every Afternoon at Four

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Penciller(s): John Prentice ?

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Reggie Stockman; Lola Barnes; Mr. Barnes; Phyllis

Synopsis: Wealthy businessman Reggie and his girlfriend Phyllis visit his home town. Reggie is attracted to nurse Lola, which makes Phyllis angry. She returns to the city. Reggie proposes marriage to Lola but she and her father say she doesn’t belong in his world. Reggie agrees, but says he can’t relocate to the small town for business reasons. They sadly part ways.

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Pages: 8

Honest Weight

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Genres: humorous

Synopsis: Two friends decide to use a weighing machine.

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I Was That Colman Girl

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Ginny Colman; Aunt Martha; Rick Saunders; Della Moran; Kent Alister; Mr. Parker

Synopsis: After her mother dies, Ginny goes to live with her aunt and uncle but is lonely in her new town and school. She dates Rick, who has a wild reputation, then meets newcomer Kent. They fall in love but Ginny realises she has been marked by her association with Rick and this affects both her social life and Kent’s chances for a job. For Kent's benefit, Ginny breaks up with him. Perhaps someday, after Ginny’s “made a fresh start somewhere else,” they can be reunited.

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Pages: 7

Sunset of Love

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Writer(s): Dick Briefer

Penciller(s): Dick Briefer (signed)

Inker(s): Dick Briefer (signed)

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Jean Tousseau; Claudia; Paulette; Henri; Frougard

Synopsis: Artist Jean’s career is managed by his girlfriend Paulette, who forbids him to paint portraits and insists he only do landscapes and still lifes. Jean paints a portrait of a young woman from his imagination but Paulette is sure Claudia, who runs a small art gallery, was his model. Claudia introduces Paul to impressionism and Paulette breaks up with him as a result. Jean and Claudia fall in love. Meanwhile, Paulette has a new protege, Henri, and forbids him to paint portraits.

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Notes: Jerry Bails lists Dick Briefer as writer, penciler & inker of his Hillman romance stories.

They All Laughed

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Letterer(s): typeset

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Genres: romantic

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Horse and Buggsie

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Penciller(s): Jules Steiner (signed)

Inker(s): Jules Steiner (signed)

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Genres: humorous, teen

Character(s): Horse; Buggsie

Synopsis: Horse and Buggsie try to scare each other in a haunted house.

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Pages: 5

The People on the Drive

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Penciller(s): Billy Ely (signed)

Inker(s): Billy Ely (signed)

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Marva; Alec Atterbury; Lottie; Mrs. Atterbury; Mr. Atterbury; Joe Bates; Norm Winston

Synopsis: Ambitious Marva dates high-society Alec and gets an invitation to spend the weekend at his family home. She is surprised that his family doesn’t behave the way she expects rich people to act. They, in turn, think she’s a snob. Alec takes his work at the family factory seriously and when he gets too busy, he sends Norm as a substitute escort for Marva. Marva later learns Alec has become engaged to “a simple, unaffected kid” and realises her social climbing ruined their relationship.

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Finders Keepers

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Genres: humorous

Synopsis: A burglar breaks into a couple's house, but the husband wants to know if he owns anything valuable before intervening.

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Crying Is Not for the Theatre...

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Helen Byrnes; Mrs. Byrnes; Barry; Liz Newberry; Thea; Mr. Bell

Synopsis: Helen loves aspiring actor Barry. She gets a job as an elevator operator in the theatrical district so she can see him regularly, but he ignores her when he’s accompanied by producers and other actors. Barry is a success in his first play but Helen thinks he’s romantically involved with his co-star Thea. Barry explains that he still loves Helen and they reconcile.

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Pages: 7