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Issue: Lovers' Lane #1 Public Domain
Publication Date: October 1949
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Issues: #1 of 41 Issues (42 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Authorized A. C. M. P. Conforms to the Comics Code
Publisher: FlagLev Gleason
Brand: Lev Gleason PublicationsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Lev Gleason Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Authorized A. C. M. P. Conforms to the Comics Code
Content Items: 11 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Charles Biro; Bob Wood
Disclose Notes: Indicia: LOVER'S [sic] LANE is published bi-monthly by LEV GLEASON PUBLICATIONS, INC., 114 E. 32nd St., New York 16, N.Y. Hannah Schreiberg, Business Manager, E.A. Piller, Advertising Director. Editorial, advertising and business offices at 114 E. 32nd St., New York 16, N.Y. Entry as second class matter pending at the post office at New York, N.Y. Additional entry pending at Meriden, Conn. Single copy 10¢; yearly subscription in U.S., 60¢. Copyright, 1949, by LEV GLEASON PUBLICATIONS, INC. Printed in the U.S.A. October, 1949. Vol. 1, No. 1. The Publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. Manuscripts accompanied by self-addressed, stamped envelopes will be returned.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Intimate Secrets of Young Romance

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Bart; Jean
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover disclaimer under issue number reads, "Not Intended For Children."
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Was I Wrong Seeking Big City Glamor?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): William Overgard (signed)
Inker(s): William Overgard (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Feature(s): A True Love Story
Character(s): Craig Cahill; Linda; Tom Ashville; Kitty; Don Carruthers; Miss Ely; Sue Carruthers; Mr. Matthews
Synopsis: Bookstore clerk Linda is bored with life in Oakville. Turning down a marriage proposal from Tom, she moves to New York and meets radio writer Don. Linda shares an apartment with Don’s sister Sue, over Don's objections, because Sue runs with a fast crowd. Linda enjoys the excitement and dates playboy Craig, but when he takes her to a mountain cabin and makes a pass, she knocks him out with a bottle and leaves. Linda writes to Tom but her friend Kitty intercepts the letters because she wants him. Linda comes home and is reunited with Tom before he can marry Kitty.
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Alan Ladd

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?
Inker(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, celebrity, non-fiction
Feature(s): The Stars Tell
Character(s): Alan Ladd
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I Was an Actress for One Glorious Moment

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Feature(s): A True Love Story
Character(s): Janet Evans; Myra Davis; Paul LaSalle; Dick Carter; Sylvia Hill; Mrs. Davis
Synopsis: I wanted to be an actress at any cost and the price was my happiness! Myra auditions for a summer theatre group and is chosen by director Paul. Myra falls in love with actor Dick, but when she is given a leading role and Dick warns her she isn’t ready, they quarrel. Paul romances Myra and says the theatre will close due to lack of funds, so she gets the money from her father. She later overhears Paul saying Myra has no talent and he’s just using her. Myra gives her role to her friend Janet and forces Paul to turn over his part to Dick. The play is a success and Dick and Myra reconcile.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ruth Atkinson [as R. Atkinson] (credited)
Inker(s): Ruth Atkinson [as R. Atkinson] (credited)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Feature(s): How Did He Propose?
Character(s): Dr. Norman Ward; Ed Drake; Margaret Drake [also as Peggy]
First Line: The breathtaking revelation of how Margaret Drake heard the words
Synopsis: Margaret’s brother Ed breaks his ankle while on vacation. Dr. Ward is attracted to her but mistakenly believes she is Ed’s wife. When Ed recovers, Dr. Ward learns the truth and proposes to Margaret.
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I Was in Love With Two Men at the Same Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Lee Ames [as Ames] (signed)
Inker(s): Lee Ames [as Ames] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Bart Holmes; Jean Wilson; Robbie Roberts; Jimmy; Mr. Wooley
Synopsis: Office worker Jean inherits a house and wins a puppy in a raffle in the same day, but her fiancé Bart is not appreciative. He doesn’t like dogs and wants to sell the house to finance his business. Jean visits the house and meets Robbie: they are attracted but she won’t allow herself to love him. She calls Bart and they sell the house, but when Bart disparages the home and kicks her dog, Jean breaks up with him. She then discovers Robbie is a well-known writer and he’s the one who bought the house. They will get married and live there together.
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Who's Your Prince Charming?

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Penciller(s): ? (photos)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: activity, romantic
Character(s): William Holden (photo); Montgomery Clift (photo); Robert Sterling (photo); Lex Barker (photo); Farley Granger (photo); John Agar (photo)
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Disclose Notes: "Vote for your favorite of these six stars, and get a chance to win one of the cash prizes for the best letter writing why:" [The stars are actors William Holden, Montgomery Clift, Robert Sterling, Lex Barker, Farley Granger, and John Agar, shown in halftone pen and ink head portraits with colored backgrounds] "Here's what you get: First Prize - $10; 2 Second Prizes - $5 Each; 5 Third Prizes - $2 Each"
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ada Nevill (credited)
Penciller(s): Paul Parker [as Parker] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Parker [as Parker] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Feature(s): The Love Clinic
Character(s): Ada Nevill; Larry; Virginia; Mrs. Hill; Mrs. Wanders
First Line: He loves me...he loves me...
Synopsis: "Here pictorially dramatized in each issue of Lovers' Lane is one of the many letters from my files. My answer and opinions concerning it are likewise dramatized..." Shortly before her wedding to Larry, Virginia overhears someone saying she’s adopted. She runs away and writes to Ada Nevill for advice. Ada advises Virginia to go home, but Virginia is too ashamed. Larry arrives to take her home. Virginia learns she’s actually not adopted; the woman she overheard was really referring to a neighbor’s child.
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In the last panel of the story, Ada Nevill tells the reader "Other interesting letters are answered on the following two pages..."
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Ada Nevill (credited)
Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: educational, non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): Ada Nevill Answers Your Love Problems
Character(s): Ada Nevill
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Illustrated with a halftone head portrait of Ada Nevill, and drawings of hearts and cherubs in the gutters. Letters from Helen and Sally.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Ada Nevill (credited)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: activity, non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): Ada Nevill Chooses a Prize Love Letter in Each Issue of "Lovers' Lane"
Character(s): Ada Nevill
First Line: May 16, 1949
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Disclose Notes: "Win $10 for a Love Letter. Here is your chance to see how romantic you are...Somewhere, sometime, you may have written or wanted to write a real, lyrical love letter. If so, here is your chance to share the thrill you had in writing it...The winner's letter will be presented on this page in each issue."
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The World's Greatest Lovers: Robert Browning & Elizabeth Barrett

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Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): A True Love Story
Character(s): Elizabeth Barrett; Robert Browning
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Disclose Notes: Nine panel historical filler about the authors Robert Browning (1812-1889) and Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861).

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