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Issue: Darling Romance #4
Publication Date: March 1950
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Issues: #4 of 7 Issues
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagArchie Publications, Inc.
Brand: A Darling MagazineView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Close-Up Inc.
On Sale Date: 01/11/1950
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 19 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Gilda Rae (credited) (story editor); Isabel Ross (credited) (production manager)
Disclose Notes: On sale date as listed in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Periodicals, July-December 1950, page 190, registration number B258027.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover
Binding: Saddle-stitched
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Two-Time Girl

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Dona Hughes
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In Content Item: FlagDarling Romance #3 published April 1950
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover girl credited on contents page. The male model is not credited but looks like Hugh Beaumont.
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Table of Contents

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Includes indicia.
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Love's Oldest Sin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Pete Carroll; Ellen; Martha Grayson; Martha's father, Steven Clark; Clifford Drake
First Line: I'm tired of your constant nagging, Ellen!
Synopsis: Pete and Ellen are in a park having an argument. When Peter leaves, Martha, an older woman, approaches Ellen and relates her similar story from 50 years earlier.
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Pages: 8.67
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): Phyllis Poole
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, opinion
Feature(s): You Can Be a Prettier Darling
First Line: The curve of your lip sets the expression of your face.
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Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Cinema Chatter
Character(s): Bette Davis; David Brian; Joseph Cotten; June Allyson; Dick Powell; Jimmy Durante; James Whitmore
First Line: Betty Davis says wicked roles are best
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Pages: 1
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Tootsie Scores a Romantic Touchdown

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic, sports
Character(s): Ann; Bill Taylor; Ann's friend
First Line: Did you see that pass! Isn't he terrific!
Synopsis: Ann wants to meet Bill, the star quarterback, and she offers him a Tootsie Roll after the game.
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Shadow of the Past

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic, western
Character(s): Sue; Jeff Raymond Carter; Ned Bailey; Mona Carter; Feng
First Line: Jeff! Only you can save her! Only you!
Synopsis: Sue and Ned find Jeff injured near their ranch. They help with his wounds but soon realize that he is hiding a dark secret.
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Laura Trapani (credited)
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): Thrill of a Lifetime
Character(s): Laura Trapani
First Line: I was alone one evening, walking home from the...
Synopsis: While Laura is walking home she meets the nicest boy she's ever known. She's only fourteen.
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: This feature awards a $5.00 prize for the winning letter describing an exciting or memorable experience. Laura Trapani of Brooklyn, New York is the writer of this issue's winning letter.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, opinion
Feature(s): Personality... and You from Your Handwriting
First Line: Striking differences between your personality...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ellyn Lee analyses handwriting from two submitted samples.
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No Cure for Heartbreak

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic, science and technology
Character(s): Jeff Drake; Cora Peters; Scott Williams; Dr. Huggin
First Line: I was used to the sight of human beings tortured by...
Synopsis: Jeff and Cora are doctor and nurse at Mercy Hospital. They are engaged to be married but then along comes Jeff's old pal Scott.
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: Unusual art. Many panels show the main characters as black silhouettes or in the background with unrelated crowds of people or automobiles in the foreground.
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Dangerous Love!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Mike; Larry Roberts; Betty
First Line: What happens when the indestructible force of a...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Preview ad for the story Dangerous Love! which appears in Darling Love (Archie, 1949 series) number 4.
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Two Time Girl!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Steven Clements; Amy Manton; Amy's father; Clive Richards; Mr. Baines
First Line: Two men loved me passionately, and in trying to keep...
Synopsis: Steve is in the navy and must leave on extended maneuvers. Meanwhile Amy's father insists that she not pine away for him and get out enjoy life.
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Pages: 8.67
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[untitled]

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Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Platter Previews
First Line: Hi folks, Frankie's here again - only this time...
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Record reviews. Noted are Frankie Laine, Dinah Shore, Doris Day and Gene Autry.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): The Answer Woman
First Line: What does American Plan or European Plan mean when...
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Disclose Notes: Questions and answers on various topics of interest.
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Imitation Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Gloria; Cliff Gardner; Mr. Taylor; Mr. Zaniff; Doreen
First Line: I'm in love with you, Gloria, and...
Synopsis: Cliff Gardner, a handsome movie star, is enthralled with Gloria, a script girl for the studio.
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Glows in the Dark Lucky Skull Ring

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Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Montrose Company
First Line: By day an impressive, handsome, mystic skull with...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a skull ring from Montrose Company, Dept. SR 33, 114 East 32nd Street, New York 16, New York.
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It's Easy to Win Him!

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Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)
Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stravon Publishers
First Line: Men are funny - you never know whether you're making the...
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Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for the book 'How to Get Along with Boys' from Stravon Publishers, Dept. M983, 113 West 57th Street, New York 19, New York.
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Playtime Favorites

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Inker(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for seven novelty items from Novelty Mart, Dept. 386, 59 East 8th Street, New York 3, New York.
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Yipes! Could I Use a Belly-flattener

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Ward Green Company
Character(s): woman
First Line: Convince yourself! See the difference with your own eyes.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Mail order ad for a girdle from Ward Green Company, Dept. D4, 113 West 57th St., New York 19, New York.

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