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Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) comic books

  • Issue #22
    Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) 22

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    Cover art by Henry C. Kiefer. "Romance on Review" text story. Untitled story, art by Fred Bell; Nancy moves into the "Hotel Hopeful," a boarding house for young women; Her roommate Diane tells her the story of Candy, who got a job on a show and began dating producer Lou; This made star Vivian jealous; When Vivian dies on stage, Candy is charged with murder. "Clinging Vine," art by Bill Allison; Tomboy Jane changes into "the sappiest, sweetest little thing" so boys will be attracted to her; She puts on her act for Hal, but he grows "sick of your silly helplessness and petty jealousy" and breaks up with her while at the beach; Jane rescues a little boy who is drowning, exposing herself as brave and athletic. "Love at First Sight"; Dan picks up an engagement ring from store lerk June and later asks her for a date, explaining the ring is for his brother; Dan and June fall in love but June thinks Dans mother dislikes her. Untitled story, art by Eleanore Claire; Cupid tries to set up college students Bobbie and Jim, but Cissy steps in to steal him away; Cupid shows Jim that Cissy is cheating on him, and reunites Jim and Bobbie. "Case #737: Betty Jones"; Advice columnist Catharine pays a visit to nursing student Betty, who had written her a letter; Bettys longtime boyfriend Jim married her friend Joan while she was away at nursing school; Dr. Crown asks her to be his lab assistant and they fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #23
    Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) 23

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    Cover photo of Joy Lansing. "Danger! Thin Shoulders!" Pictorial Love Stories' Beauty Briefs, art by Fred Bell; Lorna advises Betty to build up her "thin shoulders" so she can attract boys. "Lorrie Lane," art by Fred Bell; Lorrie arrives at the boarding house run by Mrs. Michaels; She is the twin sister of actress Linda Lane and wants to break into show business herself; Linda asks Lorrie to impersonate her for a few days so she can go home and rest. "Tim Adair and Barbara Crawford"; Babs breaks up with Tim because hes a magazine illustrator who falls for all of his models, especially Sherry; Babs, urged by her mother, agrees to marry wealthy Horace instead. "The Lights of Broadway" text story. "Case 157: Sally Smith"; Advice columnist Catherine gets a letter from Sally, who says she fears marrying her fiancé Jim will cause his death; Catherine visits the couple and Sally tells her story: she was a hat check girl in a club and was romanced by gangster Danny. "I Was a Small Town Snob," art by Bill Allison; Betsy and her boyfriend Jud dislike the horde of summer tourists who come to their small town; When visitor Gerald kisses Betsy at a barn dance, she informs Jud. Jud and two friends beat up Gerald, but Betsy realises she actually loves him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #24
    Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) 24

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    Photo cover. "Beauty Briefs," art by Fred Bell; Beauty contest winner Della gives Bess advice on hair care. Untitled story, art by Fred Bell; Aspiring dancer Cleo dates middle-aged actor Mark for publicity purposes, over the objections of boarding house owner Aunt Mike and Cleos boyfriend Jimmy; Cleo is arrested for shooting Mark, but he survives and the truth is revealed: Mark is Cleos father and they were keeping it a secret. Untitled story, art by Eleanor Claire; Fran cant get a date because shes too good at sports and men dont like to lose to her; Her friend Bobbie advises her to lose at tennis to handsome Jerry; With Dan Cupids help, Fran appears inept at tennis, golf, rowing, and diving. "And the Stars Fell Down" text story. "They Called Me That Woman!", art by William Allison; Doris divorces her "cruel and openly unfaithful" husband Carl, and in revenge he blackens her reputation in court; She falls in love with George, who defends her and proposes marriage; Carl tricks George into thinking Doris is still seeing him because "if I cant have you-—then nobody else can!" "Case # 375"; Advice columnist Catherine Carter visits Jane Doe, an ex-convict whose record prevents her from finding happiness; Her ex-boyfriend Mickey, the one responsible for her prison sentence, tries to renew their relationship but Jane rejects him and is defended by Ken; Ken and Jane fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #25
    Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) 25

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    Cover photo of Fred Astaire and Paulette Goddard. Stories and art by Fred Bell and others. Romance comics from Charlton. Advice columnist Catharine Carter finds a gambling scheme unraveling right in front of her desk, as Phil takes down crooked athletes. Terry finds the road to stardom is tough on the heart. Betsy and Russ find love in Florida, but all is not sunny. Plus a page of "beauty hints" for young women that actually suggests a proper diet, rest and exercise. Beauty Briefs; Too Late!; Me: Dan Cupid; Captured Heart; Carter's Case Book; My Symphony of Love; Trudy and Judy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    Pictorial Love Stories (1949 Charlton) 26

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    Photo cover. "Beauty Briefs," art by Fred Bell; Boys arent attracted to Carol because she has skinny arms and shoulders; Swim coach Dane advises her to exercise and "several months later" shes got suitors galore. Untitled story; Hollywood script girl Susie is courted by assistant director Frank and by "small time actor…small time man!"; Monty; Monty and Frank get into an argument on the set and Frank defeats him, but Susie calls Frank "a cruel, savage killer!" and quits her job; Monty challenges Frank to a boxing match. Untitled story; Aspiring actress Mary takes lessons from Randall, a friend of her father; Aunt Mike fears the middle-aged Randall is falling in love with Mary, although shes dating singer Vic; When Vic urges Mary to take a job in gangster Condons nightclub, Randall objects. "Cupid's Bait" text story. Untitled story; Catharine Carter responds to a letter from stewardess Jane; Jane says she and pilot Bruce were in love and intended to wed, but he suddenly resigned his job, broke their engagement, and vanished; Miss Carter is on one of Janes flights when their airplane makes a crash landing in a remote area. "I Was a Fugitive From Love," art by William Allison; Greg proposes to Pat, but her sister Pauline says Greg proposed to her on their first date, and has done so to other women as well; Pat breaks up with Greg, quits her job, and moves away. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.