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Issue: Heartbeat Romances #15
Publication Date: January 1966
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Issues: #15 of 20 Issues
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagK. G. Murray
Brand: object(PgSql\Result)#3 (0) { }
Indicia Publisher: Sport Magazine Pty Ltd
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 84
ISBN:
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Price: $0.25 AUD
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Content Items: 18 (17 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Colour cover; Black and white interior
Dimensions: 180mm x 260mm (#1-5?); 180mm x 270mm (#6?-20)
Paper Stock: Newsprint
Binding: Squarebound (#1-5?); Saddle-stitched (#6?-20)
Publishing Format: Ongoing series
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
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Pages: 1
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First Meeting

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: The young couple like to pretend they are single when they can get a baby-sitter, but Mrs Graham doesn't approve.
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Job Number: S2927
Disclose Notes: Based on the job code, this is a Charlton reprint from the mid-1950s. This story is also printed in Falling in Love Romances #3.
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Ever Since You Said Goodbye

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): David; Philip; Linda
Synopsis: Philip meets Linda at the same time he gets a job in Canada. While Linda waits, she forms a relationship with David, but can't let go of Philip. But when he suddenly turns up wanting to marry her, he's a stranger and Linda feels released.
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: This is probably reprinted from Valentine as "Ever Since You Said Goodbye" is the title of a song by Mary Wilde released October 1962.
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Nobody's Darlin' But Mine

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Don Carter; Jill
Synopsis: Jill seeks help for a lawyer when her ex-fiancé Don seeks to sue her for breach of promise. The lawyer thinks he might have a case and Jill admits to bullying him, but Don's just waiting for Jill to admit she loves him.
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Disclose Notes: This story is probably from Valentine. "Nobody's Darlin' But Mine" is a song written by Jimmie Davis in the 1930s, with a version by Frank Ifield in 1963.
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Call Me

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Dave; Janey
Synopsis: Janey loves Dave from the day they meet and will do anything for him. But she's had enough of being treated like a cheap servant, and walks. He runs after her… and she decides she'll just have to take him or leave him as he is.
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First Date

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Inker(s): ?
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Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Jack; unnamed woman
Synopsis: The couple relive their first date in the hope of rekindling their romance. It is a sad series of disasters and disappointments, but it works.
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Foolish Pretense

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Inker(s): ?
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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Joan; Andy
Synopsis: Joan's on holidays and pretends to be a society girl, the daughter of her boss J.R. Rand. She's locked in the lie and doesn't know how to break it to Andy as they fall in love. But he knows and tricks her into telling the truth.
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Disclose Notes: This looks like a US rather than a UK reprint. Based on the style, it is probably also from Farrell, like the one-pager later in the issue.
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Answer Your Letters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Mrs Riggs; Mr Hapworth; John Grainger; Joy; Stephen Sykes
Synopsis: When a handsome man applies for a job at Joy's company, she is excited that he gets the job. Then she meets him at the fairground and they have a wonderful time. But it's a shock when she discovers she has misunderstood. He isn't the man who got the job and he lives hours away by train. It was too good to last. And then on Friday, Stephen comes back.
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Disclose Notes: Based on the 'shield' logo with the words 'The End' in the last panel, this story is from Marilyn.
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All Night Long

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Brian Crier; Pam Byzante
Synopsis: Pam can't sleep, thinking about Brian at work. When he charms her and invites her on a date, the world is wonderful. Then she sees him using the same lines on another girl and knows the truth. She's back to not sleeping and wandering the streets—where the handsome young beat policeman is pleased to see her back.
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Disclose Notes: This story is signed on the second page. The signature looks like early signatures by Carlos Prunés (around 1960), but is not clear like his later and more common signature. "All Night Long" was sung by Jerry Lordan.
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The Tape Recorder

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Jean; Barry; Mary; Dave; Eunice
Synopsis: Despite Barry's warning, Mary listens to the tape recording of Jean's party. She's shocked to hear her boyfriend arrive with another girl. When Barry intervenes, it's clear he loves Mary and he now has his chance.
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Disclose Notes: This story is probably from Valentine. It's possible there is a signature in the bottom left of the first panel, but it is too small to read.
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Unworthy?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Mr Slater; Caroline Slater; John Evers
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Disclose Notes: Caroline's grandfather encourages her relationship with his chauffeur's son, John Evers, but Caroline is too proud of the family's wealth and standing to accept him. When grandfather dies he leaves everything of worth to John and Caroline learns her lesson.
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I'll Always Love You

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Val; Bruce; Mac; Jeff Nichols; Roddy
Synopsis: No matter how mean Val is to Bruce, Mac and Jeff, they keep coming back. She does like them, she just doesn't love them. But when she meets American Roddy, she knows who she wants.
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Bring Your Love to Me

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Writer(s): ?
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Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Allan Brown; Sue Western; Jenny; Mike: Doris
Synopsis: Allan tries repeatedly to ask "Sourpuss Sue", manager of the secretaries, to go out with him, but she doesn't believe he means it and says no. But when Mike unexpectedly asks her out, she says yes. Feeling she has found love, she softens and the girls take advantage of her happiness to ask for an office party to farewell Doris, contrary to company policy. It soon becomes clear the whole thing was a trick to get Sue's agreement to the party. When Allan comes to her defense, Sue realises he is serious about her.
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It's in His Kiss

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Editor(s): ? (original editor)
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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Henry; Mary; Gerry
Synopsis: Henry and Mary don't believe in love and have made a very proper, adult arrangement about getting married. Then Mary meets Gerry one afternoon and, as much as Mary tries, she can't take her own advice and walk away. She suddenly knows what love means. But as soon as she realises it, a sudden crowd separates the lovers. Mary doesn't t know where to find Gerry, but knows she will wait… for the rest of her life if necessary.
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A Girl with a Mind of Her Own

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Margaret; Doctor Martin; Miss Wilson; Catalina
Synopsis: When a car accident puts Margaret in hospital, she adores Doctor Martin. Sadly, though, she's not really hurt and is discharged immediately. She hatches a plan with Catalina to get put back in hospital, but it is Catalina who ends up in hospital. Margaret can't stand it when she sees Martin and Catalina kiss, but in her fury she falls down the stairs. Now sharing a room, Catalina admits Martin is her brother, so Margaret makes her move on Martin.
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Disclose Notes: The style of lettering in this story is similar to stories translated from Spanish, rather than sourced from UK romance publications.
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Letter from Sally

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Peggy; Sally Johnson; Mr Brandon; Sandy; Gene
Synopsis: When Peggy asks Sally to move to London, Sally dreams of living the high life. The reality is much different—selfish flat mates, a demanding boss and uninspiring boys. Then she meets policeman Gene out on his beat and discovers a reason to stay in London. But Gene is being transferred to Liverpool and needs exceptional reasons to stay. Getting married will do it!
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: The style of lettering in this story is similar to stories translated from Spanish, rather than sourced from UK romance publications.
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My Trip to the Continent

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Rick Brampton; Stan Brampton; Valerie; Mr Brampton
Synopsis: Stan is used to his brother being the favourite and getting everything he wants. It doesn't cross Stan's mind that Valerie loves him and is just waiting for him to stand up. Will he finally do it when Mr Brampton arranges a long work trip for Rick and Valerie, leaving Stan looking after the travel agency?
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: The style of lettering in this story is similar to stories translated from Spanish, rather than sourced from UK romance publications. Some posters in the background of the art appear to be in Spanish (eg España, Japón).
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mandy
First Line: What's wrong with Mandy?
Synopsis: Mandys waiting for Vance to ring for a date. But when he does, she's not going to let him know.
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