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Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Penciller(s): Theda Hall (photograph); Emerson Hall (photograph)

Inker(s): Theda Hall (photograph); Emerson Hall (photograph)

Colorist(s): Theda Hall (photograph); Emerson Hall (photograph)

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

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Pages: 1

Notes: This cover is a photographic version of the painted cover used on the paperback novel "Iron Man" by W.R. Burnett (Avon #212, 1949). That cover was used for Romantic Love (Avon, 1949 series) 10 (March 1952).

The Savage in Me!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Jack Kirby ?

Inker(s): Joe Simon; Jack Kirby ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Ben Oda

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Gary Donovan; Augusta Hatcher; Pistol Pete; Dr. Hatcher; Captain Lin

Synopsis: Augusta and her father are missionaries in China. “River pirate” Donovan is attracted to the strait-laced Augusta, but he warns her that Chinese bandits are on their way to attack the town. He forces Dr. Hatcher and Augusta to accompany him to safety. Afterwards, Augusta becomes “Donovan’s woman forever!”

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The Best of Simon and Kirby #[nn] published May 2009
as The Savage in Me! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 14

Sister Was a Stinker

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Leonard Starr

Inker(s): Leonard Starr

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Ben Oda

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Barbara "Bobby"; Anne; Dane; Lee Nevin

Synopsis: Bobby is the popular sister and Anne is the quiet one. Bobby is interested in Anne’s boyfriend Dane; Dane proposes marriage but Anne temporizes. Anne’s former boyfriend Lee comes back to town and Bobby hopes Anne will go back to him. However, a comparison between the two men makes Anne realize Dane is the one she loves. Bobby is left out in the cold.

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Pages: 7

Is Your Heart Lonely?

Text Article on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ? [as Nancy Hale]

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

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Child Bride!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Mort Meskin (signed)

Inker(s): Mort Meskin (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Ben Oda

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Melody; Abel; Ma; Pa

Synopsis: Swamp girl Melody is forced to marry Abel although she’s just a teenager. Fleeing from him, she injures her leg and is rescued by Bob. Bob protects her from Abel. Abel shoots and wounds Bob but falls in quicksand and dies. Bob will recover and Melody will marry him when she’s 18.

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Pages: 8

Accent on Accessories

Text Article on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ? [as Charmaigne]

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Synopsis: Fashion hints.

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[untitled]

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Ben Oda

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Feature(s): Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic

Character(s): Nancy Hale; Marion Sawyer; Miss Arnold; Clyde Parker; Mr. Wiley; Mr. Oliver

First Line: This month’s problem concerns a young girl whose future happiness was jeopardized by fear

Synopsis: Marion runs away from the orphanage and gets a job as a hotel maid. She confides in fellow worker Clyde. Clyde steals some jewelry and warns Marion if she snitches on him that he’ll reveal her secret. Marion asks Nancy Hale for advice and is told “You must learn to face life’s problems squarely!” Marion tells the truth and everything will be alright.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Art identification by Saltarella.

Change Your Name to Mine!

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Ben Oda

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Gloria Glockenspell; David Flugelhorn [as David King]

Synopsis: After losing jobs because of her odd last name, Gloria Glockenspell tries to have it changed legally, but the office is closing. Clerk David goes out to dinner with Gloria and sympathizes with her: he says she can legally “adopt any name you like!” He suggests “Gloria Gay.” Gloria gets a good job. David proposes, and when they fill out their marriage license application she discovers his real last name is Flugelhorn, not King.

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Pages: 3.67

Notes: Unknown pencils per Nick Caputo. Previous indexer credited Jack Kirby as possible artist. Current art identification by Saltarella.

Last third of page 4 is an advertisement.

I Never See Helen Alone

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Bruno Premiani

Inker(s): Bruno Premiani

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Ben Oda

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Helen Scott; Alex Cunningham; Mrs. Scott; Mr. Scott; Jim Scott; Judy Scott; Martha Scott

Synopsis: Alex dates Helen but he can never be alone with her, since her parents and siblings are always around. He finally proposes marriage and Helen accepts. Her father says “Mother and I had the same problem! In fact we had to get married to have any privacy!”

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Pages: 7