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Issue: Lovers' Lane #5

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Publication Date: June 1950

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Issues: #5 of 41 Issues (42 Printings)

Title:

Variant: unnamed

Rating: Authorized A. C. M. P. Conforms to the Comics Code

Publisher: Flag

Lev Gleason

Brand: Lev Gleason Publications

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: 12 (7 stories, 1 cover)

Editor(s): Charles Biro; Bob Wood

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 10c; yearly subscription in U.S., 60c. Copyright, 1950, by LEV GLEASON PUBLICATIONS, INC. Printed in U.S.A. June, 1950. Vol. 1, No. 5. The Publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts. Manuscripts accompanied by self-addressed, stamped envelopes will be returned.

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Format

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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Content Items (12 total)

The Letter I Should Never Have Written!

Illustration on Cover, Front

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Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

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Pages: 1

Notes: Banner: INTIMATE SECRETS OF YOUNG ROMANCE

The Letter I Should Never Have Written

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset; ?

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): Amy Chandler; Barry Bryson; Martin Chandler; Mrs. Chandler

Synopsis: Amy is engaged to Martin but still loves Barry. She writes Martin a letter breaking their engagement, then realizes Barry is a faker. Amy can’t retrieve the letter but Martin doesn’t mention it and they are married. When they return from their honeymoon, Martin discovers the letter and Amy begs him not to open it. Martin is suspicious but burns the letter because the stamp was upside down, which means “I love you,” and he feels Amy must have done this subconsciously.

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Pages: 9

Notes: Typeset art credit in first panel of story.

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Text Article on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ? [as Ada Nevill]

Penciller(s): ?

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Letterer(s): typeset; ?

Subject Matter

Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): Love Letter of the Month

Character(s): Ada Nevill

First Line: This is not just a letter of apology

Synopsis: "Love Letter of the Month, Chosen by Ada Nevill"; "YOU CAN WIN $10 FOR A LOVE LETTER" [write-in column purporting to publish reader submissions]

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Pages: 0.66

Notes: Format is vertical 2/3 page layout with illustration of "Ada Nevill" reading a letter. The text of the letter is shown hand-lettered in script.

Repentant Daughter

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Pat Evers; Rod Brown; Susan; Mrs. Evers; Mr. Jenks; Miss Ellis

Synopsis: Pat’s mother thinks she’s too young to date and castigates both Pat and fellow student Rod when they sneak off to go skating. Pat decides to run away from home, but her teacher Miss Ellis explains her parents’ attitude: their older daughter Emily ran away from home and died. They adopted Pat and are trying to avoid making the same mistake with her. Pat and Rod apologize to Pat’s mother and she even invites Rod to have dinner with them.

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Pages: 7

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The Actions of a Bashful Beau Speak Louder Than Words!

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): How Did He Propose?

Character(s): Ethel; George Edson; Jim Waitkus

Synopsis: "This is a true love story sent in by Mrs. J. Waitkus of Wildwood, New Jersey." High school student Ethel expects a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Jim, but he’s too shy. He finally sends her an orchid and a diamond ring via messenger. She accepts.

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Pages: 2

Notes: "Waitkus" is spelled "Waitus" in a dialogue balloon on page 1.

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So You're Going Steady? (For Girls)

Text Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ? [as Marilyn Monroe]

Penciller(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?

Inker(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?

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Subject Matter

Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Character(s): Marilyn Monroe

Synopsis: "We've asked Marilyn Monroe for some advice on the behavior of a girl toward her boy friend when she's going steady. Here are her ten suggestions."

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Notes: Each suggestion is accompanied by a small color cartoon panel illustrating the tip.

So You're Going Steady? (For Boys)

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Writer(s): ? [as Larry Parks]

Penciller(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?

Inker(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?

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Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Character(s): Larry Parks

Synopsis: "We've asked Larry Parks for some advice on the behavior of a boy toward his girl friend when he's going steady. Here are his ten suggestions."

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Notes: Each suggestion is accompanied by a small color cartoon panel illustrating the tip.

Love Divided

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset; ?

Subject Matter

Genres: romantic

Character(s): June Howell; Michael Boice; Jim Boice; Mrs. Boice; Henry Howell; Mr. Wong; Mrs. Gale

Synopsis: The Boice and Howell families own neighboring farms and have a long-time rivalry. Their children June and Michael fall in love, but each refuses to consider leaving their family farm to live on the other’s property. June and Michael decide to get married anyway, and the two families agree to merge their properties and share their children's time equally.

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Pages: 8

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Ada Nevill (credited)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset; ?

Subject Matter

Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): The Love Clinic

Character(s): Ada Nevill; Margie; Bill Aiken; Jane; Mr. Hartshorn

First Line: I'm in my first year of high school

Synopsis: "Here pictorially dramatized, is one of the many letters that reached my desk concerning the personal problems of our readers. My answer and opinions are likewise dramatized. If you have a love problem and would like my assistance in helping you solve it, please send it to me...I will choose the most interesting letter for dramatization... Ada Nevill" Shy high school student Margie writes to Ada Nevill for help. Ada advises her to be more outgoing and friendly and her life will be better.

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Notes: This story claims to be based on an actual letter from "Margie" in Santa Barbara, California.

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Good-Bye to My First Love...

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset; ?

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Carol Richards; Jane Jones; Mrs. Jones; Paul Davis; Sally Richards; Ted; Trudy Jones

Synopsis: Working in a florist’s shop for the summer, 16-year-old Trudy is courted by handsome Paul, who is twice her age. Trudy’s older sister Jane warns her against him. Jane steals Paul from Trudy, but then Trudy enlists attractive widow Sally to take him away from her sister. The three women compare notes and agree Paul is an insincere wolf. Trudy dates Teddy, who is her own age.

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Pages: 7

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Letters Page on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ? [as Ada Nevill]

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Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): Ada Nevill Answers Your Love Problems

Character(s): Ada Nevill

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Pages: 2

Notes: Letters and advice from Ada Nevill, with spot color illustrations. Letters from Margie, Polly, Myrna, Janie and Velma.

Azerbaijan

Text Article on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: non-fiction

Feature(s): Stamp Page

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