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True Life Secrets 020 Charlton Jul-1954 36p c2c

Issue: #20
Published: July 1954, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 36, Editing: Al Fago [as Designed by Al Fago Studios]
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US, Later Standard Silver Age US Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing

Comic Contents:

Cover (1 page)
Credits:	Letters: typeset
Genre:	Romance

Comic Story (11 pages)	Girl on the River
Synopsis:	Rhoda grows up with her father on a river barge, and longs for a life of luxury as epitomized by Brian’s fancy yacht. Rhoda and fisherman Mark fall in love. When Brian invites her to a party on his yacht, Mark advises Rhoda not to go because Brian’s “dubious business contacts” attend the wild parties. Rhoda attends but doesn’t tell Mark. Mark is drafted and Rhoda takes a job as Brian’s “hostess” to earn money. When the yacht nearly sinks, Rhoda is caught in the scandal and Brian, home on furlough, breaks up with her.
Credits:	Script: Joe Gill ? \| Letters: Charlotte Jetter
Genre:	Romance
Characters:	Rhoda Callen Mark Rainey Brian Mason Mr. Callen

Comic Story (7 pages)	Treachery
Synopsis:	Jewel thief Laura takes a job as Mrs. Gaumont’s social secretary, intending to steal a fabulous diamond. She and Mr. Gaumont’s secretary Matt fall in love. Laura steals a ring from Mrs. Gaumont and plants it on Matt, but confesses when the police arrive. However, it turns out Matt is also a thief, and they’re both arrested.
Credits:	Script: Joe Gill ? \| Letters: Charlotte Jetter
Genre:	Romance
Characters:	Laura Dorais Matt York Mrs. Gaumont Mulroony

Text Story (2 pages)	Lesson Plan for Love
Credits:	Pencils: ? (illustration) \| Inks: ? (illustration) \| Letters: typeset
Genre:	Romance

Comic Story (7 pages)	My Secret Happiness
Synopsis:	Kitty loses her job as a director of a small-town theatre’s play when rival Vivian brings in famous performer Scott. Scott co-stars with Kitty and she falls in love with him. The play is a success, but Scott is later reported dead in a plane crash. Kitty moves to New York and becomes a stage star. One day she thinks she hears Scott singing. He has amnesia and has been working backstage, but regains his memory when Kitty sings “their” song. Kitty and Scott get married.
Credits:	Script: Joe Gill ? \| Pencils: Joe Giella ? \| Inks: Joe Giella ? \| Letters: Charlotte Jetter
Genre:	Romance
Characters:	Kitty Kane Mrs. Kane Scott Hanson Vivian Parks Mr. North Dr. Andrews

Comic Story (3 pages)
Featuring:	What Would YOU Do?
Synopsis:	Honey is engaged to Russell, a probationary police officer. When Russell leaves his beat to price a wedding ring, a nearby store is robbed and he may lose his job. Honey knows it was her brother Ned who was the holdup man. Readers are asked “What Would YOU Do?” and to send their answer to the editor.
Credits:	Script: Joe Gill ? \| Letters: Charlotte Jetter
Genre:	Crime Romance
Characters:	Russell Lawrence Honey Ned

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