Volume: #29, Issue: #6 [174]
Published: December 1953, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 36, Editing:
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U. S. Paper Stock: Glossy Cover Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Notes: Since Ace used Leroy lettering exclusively by the end of 1952, the handlettered second and fourth story are reprints from earlier romance titles.
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| Cover (1 page) |
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| Credits: |
Pencils: ? (photography) | Inks: ? (photography) | Colours: ? (photography) |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Comic Story (7 pages) |
That Night of Regret |
| Synopsis: |
Diner waitress Judy agrees to date Buck, although he’s a slightly shady character. They elope, but when she changes her mind he refuses to let her go. Buck is sent to prison and their marriage is annulled. Judy rebuilds her life and several years later owns multiple restaurants. She’s courted by wealthy Stowe, who knows about Buck and says he’ll protect her if her ex-boyfriend ever shows up. They fall in love. |
| Credits: |
Letters: typeset (Leroy lettering) |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Judy Sherrill Stowe Albertson Buck Lacey Jack Marcia Judy's Stepfather |
| Comic Story (8 pages) |
Stunt Marriage |
| Synopsis: |
Peter and Wendy are partners in a daredevil flying act. Peter wants to marry model Justine but he doesn’t have the money to support her in the lavish lifestyle she prefers. Wendy helps Peter complete his invention, a new parachute. To attract investors, Wendy agrees to marry Peter in mid-air as a publicity stunt. Justine dumps Peter for someone who already has a million dollars, but Peter is happy because he and Wendy are in love. |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Wendy Mayo Peter Hardin Justine Vaughn (model) Mike Johnson (publicity Man) Douglas Merton |
| Comic Story (8 pages) |
He Loved Me, But - |
| Synopsis: |
Kitty gets a job in a nightclub run by Nick, a childhood friend from their old, tough neighborhood. They fall in love, but she wants “to marry money and social position.” Kitty dates upper-class Rex instead and they become engaged. Nick’s mother forces Kitty to have a conservative makeover so she’ll be a “lady,” but Kitty rejects this and decides to return to Nick. |
| Credits: |
Letters: typeset (Leroy lettering) |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Kitty Ryan Nick Tossela Rex Jordan Mrs. Jordan |
| Text Article (2 pages) |
For a More Glamorous You |
| Synopsis: |
Advice on manicure and facials. |
| Credits: |
Letters: typeset |
| Genre: |
Non-fiction |
| Comic Story (7 pages) |
Blinded By My Pride |
| Synopsis: |
Bruce and librarian Alice live in the same town, but their families have always been rivals. Alice’s widowed mother is now living in near poverty and Bruce offers to purchase Alice’s family home but she refuses to sell. When the old house catches fire, Bruce rescues Alice’s little brother. The destruction of the house removes the old rivalry and Bruce will wed Alice. |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Bruce McLean Alice Hampden Mrs. Hampden Pete Hampden |
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