Volume: #3, Issue: #10 (22)
Published: June 1950, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 52, Editing: Joe Simon; Jack Kirby
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U. S.; Later Standard Silver Age U. S. Paper Stock: Glossy Covers; Newsprint Interiors Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
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| Cover (1 page) |
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| Credits: |
Pencils: Theda Hall (photograph); Emerson Hall (photograph) | Inks: Theda Hall (photograph); Emerson Hall (photograph) | Colours: Theda Hall (photograph); Emerson Hall (photograph) | Letters: typeset |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Comic Story (14 pages) |
The Savage in Me! |
| Synopsis: |
Augusta and her father are missionaries in China. “River pirate” Donovan is attracted to the strait-laced Augusta, but he warns her that Chinese bandits are on their way to attack the town. He forces Dr. Hatcher and Augusta to accompany him to safety. Afterwards, Augusta becomes “Donovan’s woman forever!” |
| Credits: |
Pencils: Jack Kirby ? | Inks: Joe Simon; Jack Kirby ? | Letters: Ben Oda |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Gary Donovan Augusta Hatcher Pistol Pete Dr. Hatcher Captain Lin |
| Comic Story (7 pages) |
Sister Was a Stinker |
| Synopsis: |
Bobby is the popular sister and Anne is the quiet one. Bobby is interested in Anne’s boyfriend Dane; Dane proposes marriage but Anne temporizes. Anne’s former boyfriend Lee comes back to town and Bobby hopes Anne will go back to him. However, a comparison between the two men makes Anne realize Dane is the one she loves. Bobby is left out in the cold. |
| Credits: |
Pencils: Leonard Starr | Inks: Leonard Starr | Letters: Ben Oda |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Barbara "Bobby" Anne Dane Lee Nevin |
| Text Article (1 page) |
Is Your Heart Lonely? |
| Credits: |
Script: ? [as Nancy Hale] | Letters: typeset |
| Comic Story (8 pages) |
Child Bride! |
| Synopsis: |
Swamp girl Melody is forced to marry Abel although she’s just a teenager. Fleeing from him, she injures her leg and is rescued by Bob. Bob protects her from Abel. Abel shoots and wounds Bob but falls in quicksand and dies. Bob will recover and Melody will marry him when she’s 18. |
| Credits: |
Pencils: Mort Meskin (signed) | Inks: Mort Meskin (signed) | Letters: Ben Oda |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Melody Abel Ma Pa |
| Text Article (1 page) |
Accent on Accessories |
| Synopsis: |
Fashion hints. |
| Credits: |
Script: ? [as Charmaigne] | Letters: typeset |
| Comic Story (2 pages) |
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| Featuring: |
Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic |
| Synopsis: |
Marion runs away from the orphanage and gets a job as a hotel maid. She confides in fellow worker Clyde. Clyde steals some jewelry and warns Marion if she snitches on him that he’ll reveal her secret. Marion asks Nancy Hale for advice and is told “You must learn to face life’s problems squarely!” Marion tells the truth and everything will be alright. |
| Credits: |
Letters: Ben Oda |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Nancy Hale Marion Sawyer Miss Arnold Clyde Parker Mr. Wiley Mr. Oliver |
| Comic Story (4 pages) |
Change Your Name to Mine! |
| Synopsis: |
After losing jobs because of her odd last name, Gloria Glockenspell tries to have it changed legally, but the office is closing. Clerk David goes out to dinner with Gloria and sympathizes with her: he says she can legally “adopt any name you like!” He suggests “Gloria Gay.” Gloria gets a good job. David proposes, and when they fill out their marriage license application she discovers his real last name is Flugelhorn, not King. |
| Credits: |
Letters: Ben Oda |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Gloria Glockenspell David Flugelhorn [as David King] |
| Comic Story (7 pages) |
I Never See Helen Alone |
| Synopsis: |
Alex dates Helen but he can never be alone with her, since her parents and siblings are always around. He finally proposes marriage and Helen accepts. Her father says “Mother and I had the same problem! In fact we had to get married to have any privacy!” |
| Credits: |
Pencils: Bruno Premiani | Inks: Bruno Premiani | Letters: Ben Oda |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Helen Scott Alex Cunningham Mrs. Scott Mr. Scott Jim Scott Judy Scott Martha Scott |
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