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Issue Details

Issue #58
Published Decemebr 1956
Cover Price 0.10 USD
Pages 36
Editing Leon Harvey
Notes Publisher in indicia: Home Comics, Inc., with contents copyright Harvey Features Syndicate.

Cover Details - "In his arms she was the happiest girl in the world..."

Genre Romance
Pencils Jack Sparling (Attributed)
Inks Jack Sparling (Attributed)
Notes Publisher in indicia: Home Comics, Inc., with contents copyright Harvey Features Syndicate.

1 page Niresk Industries, Inc. advertisement "Large Family Electric Cooker Fryer"

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Notes While they last... $7.95.

1 page story "Contents"

Genre Romance
Pencils Manny Stallman
Inks Manny Stallman
Notes Also serves as a prolog to the story, "Puppy Love"

1 page JS Diamond House advertisement "$100,000 Ring Sale"

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Notes Any ring... $1.98!

5 page story "Puppy Love"

Characters Sue; Jerry; Dave Moran
Synopsis Jerry was the boy next door who grew up next to Sue... and was hopelessly in love with her. But Sue had fallen in love with handsome Dave Moran, her father's prize student. Seeing Dave and Sue together flamed Jerry's jealous rage and a fight broke out that ended when Dave punched Jerry in the jaw. Such were the stuff of romance comic love triangles.
Genre Romance
Pencils Manny Stallman
Inks Manny Stallman
Notes The original artwork was re-worked on most pages to conform to the Comics Code; most of the changes served to tone down the sexual overtones.

Half page text story "Reuninon"

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Half page promo (ad from the publisher) "The Greatest Gift"

Genre Romance
Notes House ad for True Brides-to-Be Romances #21

1 page story "Charm of You!"

Synopsis Charm is a quality that makes the plainest girl pretty and the prettiest girl an angel! Tips on charm for all situations.
Genre Romance
Pencils Warren Kremer
Inks Warren Kremer

5 page story "Love Can't Be Bad"

Characters Ellen Wilson; Joe Wilson; Ronny
Synopsis Ellen Wilson was a sickly child who didn't do well in school. And even when her health improved she remained an "Ugly Duckling". So, she took matters in her own hands dressing provocatively, and going further than other girls. That worked for a while with Joe Wilson; until he got what he wanted and dumped her. Then she met Ronny, who was good to her and really cared. He cared so much, she wondered if he was just like all the other men. Humiliating Ronny by offering to date another guy, he confessed that he was truly in ove with her... and she with him.
Genre Romance
Pencils Bob Powell
Inks Bob Powell
Notes This was a typical "bad girl" turns good story. When the Comics Code clamped down on Harvey's love stories, they changed the title of this story from "They Call Me Bad" to "Love Can't be Bad!". There are also several edited portions of the art to comply with Comics Code mandated changes.

5 page story "Meant For Each Other"

Characters Greg Davis; Meg; Eleanor White
Synopsis With her father's illness, Meg gives up her social life and help support the family by working as a model at the local dress shop and for artist Greg Davis. Over time, the artist and model fall in love, until he confesses that he is engaged. Meg vows never to see Greg again but at the Martin dress shop she is asked to model a wedding gown... for Eleanor White, Greg's fiance. Seeing Meg one more time, Greg cannot stand it and confesses that it is Meg he loves.
Genre Romance
Pencils Tom Hickey
Inks Tom Hickey

Half page text story "Bitter Jest"

Genre Romance
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Half page Harvey Publishing promo (ad from the publisher) "Read The True Story Of Crisis"

Genre Romance
Notes House ad for the upcoming issue of First Romance #43.

1 page letters page "Doris Bigelow's Mail Bag"

Genre Romance
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Notes Romantic advice for teen-age lovers.

5 page story "Jeannie's Man"

Characters Jeannie Evans; Ted Keating; Bob Brennan; Warren Elston
Synopsis Jeannie Evans had been the class President and the most popular girl in school... until she moved in the middle of her senior year. At the new school, she was alone until she met Ted Keating. While out on a date with Ted, she saw Bob Brennan and his pals come into the soda shop. Ted told her that Bob led the "in-crowd" at her new school, and when Bob invited her to be part of his group, she jumped at the chance. As part of her initiation, she was told to speak to a strange man, who turned out to be Warren Elston, a local police officer. Confronting Jeannie, he told her that the group ran an illegal gambling ring, and she either had to help him or suffer the consequences.
Genre Romance
Pencils Ray Bailey
Inks Ray Bailey
Notes As a result of the subject matter of this story, there were a number of Comic Code-mandated script and art changes.

Half page Honor House Products, Corp. advertisement "Show Exciting New Sound Movies in Your Own Home"

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Notes Thrilling 16 mm movie projector for $2.98.

Half page Honor House Products, Corp. advertisement "Forces You to Save!"

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Notes Mechanical dime bank only $1.00.

Half page Toy Army advertisement "100 Toy Soldiers"

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Notes 100 Toy soldiers packed in a footlocker for $1.25.

Half page Parklane Products advertisement "Banish Unwanted Hair"

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Notes Portable Milady's Electric Razor. An amazing value for $3.95.

1 page Post Graduate Hospital School of Nursing advertisement "Make $15.00 A Day and More!"

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Notes Learn nursing in 12 short weeks!

1 page Niresk Industries, Inc. advertisement "Amazing 20-inch Dancing Doll"

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Notes Nina Ballerina does kicks, splits and walks on her toes. Only $4.95.