My Own Romance (1949) comic books

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Cover by Al Hartley. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, John Forte and Sam Citron. "Years Ago!" with art by Jay Scott Pike - Jane and Larry are in love, but she doesn't feel he's ambitious enough. She marries politician Paul instead. Paul eventually becomes governor, but their marriage is loveless. Jane visits a carnival, alone, and sees Larry with his wife and two children. He's content with his life, while for Jane it's "too late for everything but tears!" Plus: "A Dime a Dance" with art by John Forte - Sheila comes from an impoverished background and dislikes her job in a dime-a-dance joint. When wealthy Jimmy and some friends come in, she recognises him and decides he's her ticket out of this life. They date and Jimmy falls for her. Jimmy's older brother Keith tries to dissuade Sheila, even offers to pay her off, but she refuses. Sheila's actually in love with Keith, and when she tears up the check he offers, he realises he loves her too. Also: "Too Much in Love" with art by Sam Citron - Alice and Joe are co-workers and in love. Bob, nephew of their boss, tells Alice he'll put in a good word for Joe if she dates him. She agrees, but Joe spoils it by punching Bob. Money is missing from the office safe and Bob tries to frame Joe for the crime, but finally confesses that he did it out of jealousy. Joe is given a promotion and now he can marry Alice. And: "Shall I Marry Him?" with art by Jay Scott Pike - Kitty and Joe are in love, but she thinks he's self-conscious because she's taller than he is. It doesn't matter to her, because she loves him, but she's afraid he'll never ask her to be his wife. Bill finally asks and she accepts his proposal. Issue also has 2-page text story "Girl Without a Past." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Hartley. Stories by Paul S. Newman and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Al Hartley and unknown. "Should a Girl Wait" by Paul S. Newman and Jay Scott Pike - Elaine and Eddie are engaged but he's drafted into the Army and sent to Korea. After one date with another man, Elaine resolves to wait for Eddie, eschewing any social life for 2 years. Eddie finally returns and they wed: "The wait was worth it!" Plus: "Tony's Kiss" - Gwen is engaged to Billy, but he sees her kissing playboy Tony at a party. Gwen insists Tony kissed her against her will, and was put up to it by the jealous Lil. Tony meets Gwen later and kisses her again, causing Billy and Gwen to break up. Gwen admits to her mother that she loves Tony, but he's left town. However, Tony writes to say he really does love Gwen, and they are reunited. Also: "A Shoulder to Lean On" - Betty meets Jim while on a ski vacation and they become close friends. However, he tells her "I never plan to marry!" because he was an orphan and grew up independent and unwilling to depend on anyone else. When Betty and Jim are trapped by a blizzard and he goes snow-blind, he has to rely on Betty. This makes Jim realise that he loves Betty and is willing to share his life with her. And: "Marion Gets Married!" with pencils by Al Hartley - Marion marries engineer Frank and they move to his family mansion in New York. Marion is at first overwhelmed by her new life, but when Frank returns from a business trip he discovers she's undergone a glamorous makeover and has been throwing parties. Marion explains she did this to try and fit in with his society friends, but Frank says he prefers "the sweet, simple girl I married." They reconcile and will travel the world together, wherever Frank's job takes him. (Note: This story is continued from the previous issue.) Issue also has 2-page text story "No Room for Love." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.