Secret Hearts (1949) comic books

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Love Is Everywhere!; Nola makes a bet that she can make any random man fall in love with her; But after she snares John, she discovers she has real feelings for him and hopes he won't find out about the bet. Shattered Dreams!; Beth is shocked to see her boyfriend Dan with another girl and wonders if she can pretend that it didn't happen. Helpless Heart!; June finds herself attracted to Chuck, the groundskeeper at the resort owned by her fiancee's family. Romance by Request; Alice's boyfriend Ken believes that she is really in love with her boss, Jerry, and Alice gradually realizes that it's true. False Love illustrated poem on inside back cover by Sir Walter Scott. Ad for Girls' Love Stories #19. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Estelle was laughing at her -- she had only invited her there because she knew no one would dance with her! Don't miss..."As Love Danced By"! Also featuring: "Ornamental Sweetheart"; "Love is Dangerous"; and "Wait for Tomorrow"! Plus: Oddities in Romance filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Heartbreak Date!; Wynn learns to her surprise that she is no longer in love with the man she met in Japan two years earlier. No Wedding for Me!; Cindy's sister Marsha, unhappy over a broken engagement, tries to help Cindy and her boyfriend Bob, but Bob's pride is hurt by Marsha's expensive gifts. I Learned Too Late! Distant Love. House ad for Girls' Love Stories and Girls' Romances. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She had driven him out of her life...forever! But she couldn't help it! Find out why in..."Last in Love"! Also featuring: "Unhappy Parting"; "Where is My Love"; and "Delayed Romance"! Plus: Oddities in Romance filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Awakened Heart; Shy Jeanne is thrilled when Mark notices her, but when he admits he has fallen for her she doesn't think she loves him in return; Later, when no one she meets measures up to Mark, she realizes she was wrong. Dance with Me, Darling!; Diana falls and injures her leg, which means that her partner Doug must dance with someone else in their upcoming performance. Old Love, New Love; Bob breaks up with Carolyn, and she dates Dan, who reminds her of Bob; When Dan proposes, she refuses because she thinks she doesn't love him like she loved Dan. Oddities in Romance fact page by Mort Drucker. Unlucky Bridesmaid, pencils by Irv Novick (pgs. 2-8); When Myrna is jilted by Bill it has a huge effect on her life and she is sure she will never be happy again. Customs and facts about bridal bouquets. Ad for Girls' Love Stories #45 and Girls' Romances #43. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Judy and her friend Phyllis reconcile after a long estrangement, then Judy finds herself attracted to Phyllis's new boyfriend in "Winter in My Heart!" Plus: Jane has got to face him...no matter how much it hurts! She can't keep running away forever! Read..."Love Lost Its Way"! Also featuring "Sweetheart's Rose" and "Tomorrow is Never"! Plus: Carol in a 1-page reprint story. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Portrait of an Unknown Girl!; A girl is curious to know who is painting pictures of her that are on display in the local art store. The Frightened Heart; Clara tries to avoid becoming involved with Boyd because her poor health makes her future uncertain. Wedding Day!; On the day of her marriage, Virginia worries that her fiancee Ted might not show up for the ceremony. Dark Tomorrow!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Dean is jealous of Maggie's love for Wes, especially because Wes treats her badly, but then he learns the secret reason for Wes's actions. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils possibly by John Romita. Love Was Like This!, art by Bill Draut; the librarian believes that love is sweet, warm, and wonderful; the writer believes that it's hard, cruel, and full of despair. His Magic Spell!; Hank just happened to be the first guy Cathy met in her new town; othing special, but they found the most interesting places...romantic places; if only she were with the right guy. Out of Love's Reach. A Heart Full of Pride. Pat Boone #1 ad. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Be True and Betrayed, inks by Bernard Sachs; Sally is consumed by her love for Bob, but does she really know his heart? Dial H for Heartbreak, pencils by John Forte; Abby searches for a man who left an expensive bracelet in a phone booth. Favor My Heart, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Tobey is torn between two men, one who's responsible and another who's romantic. All Love's Magic, art by Bernard Sachs; Suzanne makes great sacrifices for her boyfriend Cully but fears that he may not be worthy of them. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella? and unknown. Featuring: "A Thing Called Love"; "Tears for Tomorrow"; "What Might Have Been"; and "Our Midnight"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Someone So Wonderful, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Arline has loved Michael since they were children but eventually she realizes that it's her friend Andy who really loves her in return. In Love with Love; Jody refuses to settle on just one boy until she meets one who knows exactly how to deal with her. Song of the Bells!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jessica is standing on the sidewalk watching a bride and groom emerge from a church when she meets a stranger who invites her to accompany him to the wedding reception. Sad Song of Love, inks by Bernard Sachs; Linda fears that her boyfriend Nick has fallen in love with the singer at their favorite nightclub. Inside back cover ad for Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #3. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by John Romita. Come Home, My Heart!; Travel agent Tina falls in love with a client but knows that he will probably fall in love with someone else on the extravagant international trip she is arranging for him. Believe Me, Beloved; Jane is sure that her boyfriend Brad will return to her even though none of her friends believe it. Stop-Over Love!; Glenn loves Mindy but steps aside when she falls in love with Jeremy. The Girl in His Life!, pencils by John Romita; Nita fears that her boyfriend Dan is still in love with a previous girlfriend. Inside back cover ad for Heart Throbs #68. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Tony Abruzzo, John Romita, Sr., Bill Draut, Bernard Sachs, Frank Giacoia? and unknown. Buck is tormented by Eve's tempestuous behavior until he finally meets another girl who seems much more suited to him in "Love Me, Love Me Not"! Plus: Rob has been in love with Maggi for years, but when his brother Brion takes an interest in her, Rob doesn't stand up for himself and almost loses her in "Hand-Me-Down Love"! Also featuring "A Telling Glance" and "So Many Souvenirs"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Tony Abruzzo, Sidney Greene, Bill Draut and unknown. She had to lead him to another woman...even though she knew, when he saw her there waiting for him...that she'd lose him! Read..."A Walk Through the Park"! Also featuring: "Don't Run, My Love"; "New Lives for Old"; and "Have-But Not to Hold"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Arthur Peddy, Mike Sekowsky, John Rosenberger, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Should she save her penny at the wishing well? Her wish can't come true...can it? Find out in..."Loser's Wish"! Also featuring: "My Wayward Heart"; "Farewell to Tomorrow"; and "So Little Time"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by John Romita. A Shoe for Cinderella!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; when rich Rory Maxwell pursues Mary Lou she can only remember the way he treated her when they were children, and she thinks he's laughing at her all over again. Escape from Loneliness, inks by Bernard Sachs. Lose Your Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Exit Love--Enter Heartbreak, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Bob Oksner. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Oksner, Arthur Peddy, John Rosenberger, Gene Colan and unknown. Greg loved Ruth, but now she wanted to burn the only evidence that was left of that love! His letters to her were like a threat from the past! Don't miss..."Love Letters"! Also featuring: "Catch Me, If You Can"; "The Only Man for Me!"; and "Come Back to Me"! Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Never Give My Heart Away!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Ellen's sister Karen warns her than men will always break her heart, but it's Karen who then tries to steal Ellen's boyfriend Steve. Love Me, Love Me Not!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo; Marion falls in love with Tommy, a handsome singer, when he shows her some attention, but wonders if she's the only girl in his life. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Kiss Him for Me!, pencils by Gene Colan; Columnist Amy Ames becomes entangled in a love triangle between one of her correspondents and her boyfriend. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan. The Love that Haunted Me!; Helen, a young widow, is shocked to encounter the man she once loved before she married her husband, and tries to deny the attraction that still exists between them. I Thought About Him; Amy is interested in Johnny, the foreign exchange student staying with her family, but doesn't believe that he likes her in return. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. The False Face of Love!, pencils by Gene Colan; Twin sisters Erika and Terry are in love with the same man, but Erika doesn't play fair, pretending to be her twin to gain an advantage. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan. House on Happiness Hill, inks by Bernard Sachs. Love Me or Leave Me, inks by Bernard Sachs. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Run for Heartbreak, pencils by Gene Colan; despite having warned readers many times to avoid throwing themselves at a man, advice columnist Amy Ames does just that. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Gene Colan. My Love is False!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo, inks by Frank Giacoia; Claire takes an unexpected trip to Mexico where she instantly falls in love with Carlos, but s chance discovery makes her doubt his sincerity. What Should I Tell My Heart?, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Martha leaves her dependable boyfriend Carl for someone who's more exciting, but when things don't work out she runs back to Carl; However, he's already married to someone else. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. No Price Tag on Love!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy tries to help Alice, a poor girl who insists that a new, beautiful dress she has seen will change her life. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Gene Colan. Meeting for Three; When Ginny learns that her former boyfriend never married the girl he left her for, she wonders if there may be another chance for them. Interrupted Journey; Wendy's sister Nora comes to help when Wendy suffers a serious breakup, but Wendy eventually realizes that she has to follow her heart rather than her sister's advice. Old Love--No Love!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy tries to help Doreen choose between her two loves, Charles and Johnny. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Ad for Secret Hearts #104, pencils by Gene Colan. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Gene Colan. Heartbreak--Take Me starring Amy Ames, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; a tale of instant love. Is Love for Real?, art by John Rosenberger; woman struggles to trust her boyfriend. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Girlfriend Number 1,001, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Bernard Sachs. Accessory Au Go Go--Romance in Fashion filler page. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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I Wanted Too Much, pencils by Jim Pike. Down to the Beach--Romance in Fashion filler page. Castle of Dreams, art by Bernard Sachs; man may only want to be with girl so he can brag about it. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column, pencils by John Romita. Don't Trust Your Heart; girl struggles to believe that boyfriend loves her. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by John Romita. One Love Too Many starring Amy Ames, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Gene Colan; woman keeps dreaming about someone else's boyfriend. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column, pencils by John Romita. Never Borrow Love. Scene Makers--Romance in Fashion filler page. What About Some Love for Me?, pencils by John Romita; a woman begs for the heart of the man she loved—but for somebody else! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Gene Colan. If You Ever Leave Me Again, pencils by Arthur Peddy. My One and Only Love. The Invisible Handicap! public service announcement by Jack Schiff. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column, art by John Romita. Episode 1--Reach for Happiness, pencils by Gene Colan; part one of this continuing serial one girl afraid another girl is trying to steal her boyfriend. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by John Rosenberger, Mike Sekowsky, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Bob and Peggy hope that they can be together when Bob's divorce is final. Lila questions Greg about his commitment to Rita, while Rita realizes that her father may not fit in with her new life in Episode 10 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Eva plots to steal Eddy from the girl he really loves in "There is No Forever!" Also: Connie falls in love with Phil, but he's with her friend Margot so she gives him up. Years later, they meet again in the reprint story "My Heart's Desire!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler "Absolutely Now!"; make-up tips in You Can Be Beautiful filler "Face to Face!"; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Win Mortimer?, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Greg and Rita have a huge argument about her past with Ray, but then they reconcile. Karen wonders if she can ever get over her love for Greg. Richy's grandfather convinces Richy and Joanie to wait a year before getting married. And Roger considers himself a failure for not being able to resolve the situation himself in Episode 13 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Best friends Dina and Fran like all the same things -- including the same boys -- in "The Battle of Love"! Also: Claire's embittered roommate Roberta tries to convince Claire that her new boyfriend Larry is undependable and unfaithful, just like all other men, in the reprint story "Dreams are for Fools"! And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, John Rosenberger, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Karen goes out with Ray, though no one seems to think they should be together in Episode 15 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Helen is fascinated by a man she sees in a restaurant, but it's his friend who actually asks her out and ends up marrying her in "Sweet Mystery of Love!" Also: Kathy meets the mysterious man who has been leaving her messages on the beach, but misunderstandings threaten to end their relationship before they get to know one another in the reprint story "Letters in the Sand!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler "Laff It Up!" Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta and unknown. After Greg and Rita's fight, he goes to see Karen. They argue, too, but they also end up in a kiss. Afterward, Greg still insists that he will marry Rita in Episode 16 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: When Woody breaks up with Jane to be with another girl, she vows that she will make him pay for it in "I'll Get Even with You"! Also: Blanche meets Rick, who is leaving the country in a few days, and they try to avoid falling in love in the reprint story "A Long Way from Love!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and John Celardo? Greg continues to be torn between the two women he loves, but they both insist that he must choose between them in Episode 17 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Rich girl Cara keeps stealing Wilma's boyfriends until Wilma finally loves one of the boys enough to fight back in the reprint story "The Arms of Love!" Also: When Donna catches Peter with another woman, she thinks that everything must be over between them in the reprint story "Love Without End!" And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love.Statement of ownership -- average print run 313,000; average paid circulation 149,700. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Manny Stallman?, Bill Draut, Tony Abruzzo, George Roussos and unknown. Two Hollywood friends of Karen's late husband Frankie confess that they are in love with Karen in Episode 19 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Sue's ex-boyfriend Jim asks her for another chance, but he is slow to break things off with his new girlfriend Ann, so Sue eventually realizes that Jim isn't to be trusted in "The Memory of Jim!" Also: Margot's architect boyfriend Harry always puts his career ahead of his relationship, but she eventually meets Jim, who always thinks of her first in the reprint story "My Weeping Heart"! And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by Jack Miller, Barbara Friedlander? and Robert Kanigher. Art by Jay Scott Pike & George Roussos, Win Mortimer & unknown and Werner Roth & John Romita, Sr. Scott explains his true feelings for Karen, who tells him to be patient. Later, Barry takes Karen to a party at the home of his wealthy and eccentric producer, B.W., who is also interested in Karen, in Episode 20 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Cindy wants an expensive new dress for an upcoming party, but at her job she has to model new fashions for all her friends who are also going to the party in "Cindy the Salesgirl"! Also: When Gail asks her fiance Jim to let her visiting cousin May tag along with them on their dates, she doesn't realize that May is going to steal Jim away for herself in the reprint story "Come Back -- My Heart!" And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover art by Jay Scott Pike. Leave Me, Leave Me!, inks by Vince Colletta; A girl finds it difficult to break up with her obnoxious boyfriend until she meets someone who shows her how a girl ought to be treated. Too Long to Wait!, pencils John Rosenberger; Two girls wait for news of their boyfriends when they hear that there has been a plane crash. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Episode 21, script by Jack Miller, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Barry tries to explain why be brought Karen to B. W.'s party, but Karen takes matters into her own hands. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Neal Adams. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike & George Roussos, John Rosenberger & unknown and Bill Draut. Karen returns to Danville Corners to find that Greg's fiancee Rita is in a coma. Trying to take his mind off the situation, she spends time with Greg, which reawakens the old feelings between them in Episode 25 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Jennifer is ashamed of her humble background, and when she realizes that everyone is talking about her, she runs away to the big city in "I Had to Run Away to Find Myself..." Also: Gwen is so shy that she finds it impossible to date anyone until she meets a guy who is just as shy as she is in the reprint story "Not Even a Dream!" And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Bill Draut & Dick Giordano. Stories by Jack Miller and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike & George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky & Vince Colletta?, Sekowsky & Mike Peppe and Tony Abruzzo. Greg and Karen go to dinner, where they meet Lila and Roger. Lila encourages them to get back together, even though Greg's fiancee Rita is still in a coma. Later, Greg calls Karen with shocking news in Episode 26 of "Reach for Happiness"! Plus: Sally agrees to date the obnoxious Rikki so that his gang will leave her neighbor John alone in "Somebody Owns Me!" Also: Lorraine loves Tom but he is dating her roommate Harriet in the reprint story "All's Fair in Love!" And: Mad Mad Modes for Moderns filler. Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Last 12-cent issue. Cover art by Dick Giordano. Let's Pretend Kisses!, pencils by Ric Estrada, Inks by Vince Colletta; Linda needs a steady date for the summer to fit in with her circle of friends, so she enlists her neighbor Specs to pretend to be her boyfriend. Stars in My Eyes!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Marcie goes to Hollywood to try for stardom, but eventually she realizes that what she really wants to to marry her boyfriend Bill back home. Untitled Cindy the Salesgirl story, script by Barbara Friedlander, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Dick Giordano. Episode 27, script by Jack Miller, pencils by Jay Scott Pike (pp 2-15) and Dick Giordano (p 1), inks by George Roussos (pp 3-15) and Dick Giordano (p 1); When Rita comes out of her coma she realizes that she was never really in love with Greg and so she breaks their engagement; Greg immediately turns to Karen, but she is wary of his sudden transfer of affections. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. How to Lose the Man You Love, art by John Rosenberger; When Liza's boyfriend Paul catches her with another guy, she reflects on their relationship and realizes that she doesn't really love Paul after all. Lonely Lovesong, pencils by Tony Abruzzo, inks by Bernard Sachs; Mary goes away on a vacation when she and Bill break up but she can't stop thinking about him; Fortunately, when she returns, he's waiting to apologize. Episode 29, pencils by Jay Scott Pike, inks by George Roussos; Karen nearly runs away again when she can't decide whether to marry Greg, but when she mistakenly believes that he has been in an accident she realizes how much she loves him; Richy and Joanie agree to wait until they have finished college to get married. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #95, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Half a Heart!; Doreen grew up loving Nelson, her older next-door neighbor, even though he never saw her in a romantic light; She is crushed when he gets engaged to Elaine, but refuses to believe that she has lost him forever. I Stole His Love Away!, script by Jack Miller, pencils by John Celardo, inks by Vince Colletta; Due to a misunderstanding, Leta fears that she has fallen in love with her mother's fiance. A Crime of Fashion filler page, art by Liz Berube. Lost in the Shadow of Love!, pencils by John Rosenberger; Sheila is resigned to the fact that her friend Gloria will always attract the guys that Sheila likes. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by Barbara Friedlander and unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Tony Abruzzo, Ric Estrada, Vince Colletta, Dick Giordano and unknown. Melanie's family is shocked when her sister Monica, the black sheep of the family, returns. Monica tells Melanie that she will see that Juan is acquitted of the false charges against him, and turns to their stepfather's brother John, the lawyer in the case. Juan wins the case and Melanie impulsively hugs him, to the horror of her mother, in "20 Miles to Heartbreak Part III"! (Story continued from last issue; concludes in Young Love (1963-1977 DC) #79.) Plus: Happenings! 2-pager; Diana is sure that she will never fall in love again after Alan leaves her in "When Love Dies"; Anita meets her old boyfriend Tim at their high school reunion, but a series of misunderstandings still stand in their way in "Reunion"; Aquarius horoscope; Gina is meeting a boy she used to know and doesn't recognize him in "Rendezvous"; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. Statement of ownership -- average print run 306,000; average paid circulation 150,100. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Barbara Friedlander, Jack Miller, Len Wein (poem), Liz Berube and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, John Celardo, Ric Estrada, Gray Morrow, Liz Berube, Vince Colletta and unknown. Neva is horrified when her tragic romance with Ray seems doomed to repeat itself with new tenant Dean in "For Singles Only: Run -- Heart -- Run! [Part 2]" (Story continued from last issue.) Plus: A foolish misunderstanding nearly prevents flight attendant Barbara from meeting up with Ralph as they had previously planned in "Meet You in Paris, Love?"; Carol is in love with her boss Kip but he doesn't realize it for a long time in "Second Hand Love"; "Autumn Love" poem; Taurus horoscope; Penelope mistakes her boyfriend's play rehearsal for a real romantic moment with another girl in 1-page The Mis-Adventures of Penelope Potter story "The Rejection"; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Don Heck & Tony DeZuniga. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Jack Miller, Len Wein (poem) and unknown. Art by Werner Roth, John Rosenberger, Jay Scott Pike, Liz Berube, Vince Colletta and unknown. Nurse Jan Dale falls in love with a dying patient in spite of her relationship with Howard, a doctor, in "A Kiss to Light the Darkness!" Plus: Kathy loves Oliver, even though he seems to have no particular goals or ambitions in "Wasting My Love on You"; "A Song for Secret Hearts" poem; Happenings! 2-pager; Penelope overhears Guy talking about his funny-looking dog and thinks he's talking about her in 1-page The Mis-Adventures of Penelope Potter text story "It's Dog Eat Dog"; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Cover by Bill Draut. Stories by Barbara Friedlander, Joe Oleck, Len Wein (poem) and unknown. Art by John Rosenberger, Ric Estrada & Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, Gray Morrow and unknown. Linda falls in love with Rick, an irresponsible hippie. When she is arrested at the scene of one of Rick's crimes, she refuses to give him up to the police in "Love Is Not a Happy Thing!" Plus: Kelly starts to sing with her boyfriend Greg's band, but she thinks that Greg is jealous of her success in "Love Song in Blue"; Kathy has run away to Europe to keep herself away from Howard, a cad that she finds inexplicably attractive, but she fears that he will come after her in the reprint story "Journey to Love!"; "Homecoming" poem; and letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Katz, Win Mortimer, Mike Sekowsky, Vince Colletta and unknown. Edie feels ignored when her politician fiance neglects her for his campaign, so she is vulnerable when her old boyfriend Roy comes back to town in "The Secret!" Plus: Georgie sheepishly admits to his buddies that he married a girl who knows how to handle him in "Hard to Handle!"; Arline has loved Michael since they were children, but eventually she realizes that it's really her friend Andy who loves her in return in the retitled reprint story "The Man I Love"; and "Follow Your Stars to Love" horoscope. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.