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Secret Romances (1952) comic books

  • Issue #4
    Secret Romances (1952) 4
    • Interior is complete. Back cover missing, front cover detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Navy sailor Dan meets and woos Betty through the personals (like an online romance before computers), but on leave he learns that he's actually been communicating with Betty's sister Peggy. Nelson and Beth get into a fight, and both risk their romance by having dinner with old flames. Returning veteran Rod adopts a young war refugee, but his fiancee Sandy isn't ready for that in any way - luckily, Anne is there for support. Plus a look at international marriage customs. Wanted - A Mate!; I Married a Bombshell; I Surrender; Shared Kisses; Romance Around the Globe. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: Cover shown is the Superior Publishers Canadian edition. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Secret Romances (1952) 8

    Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. A woman meets sailor Joe at a USO dance, but unlike the other sailors she meets, she can't get him out of her mind after he ships out. In a rare story narrated by the man, newlyweds Jay and Betty face strife and he leaves, making her wonder if he's gone for good. Love on Leave; Selfish Kisses; Together Again; I Married a Soldier. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Secret Romances (1952) 9

    Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Rosalie falls for sailor Rex and the feeling is mutual, but she's afraid to tell him she works as a carny. TV "script girl" Jane gets a date with a handsome cowboy star, but he's no gentleman. Private nurse Joan risks everything when she falls in love with her patient's handsome son Tom. Afraid to Love; My Heart Went Thataway; Betrayed Kisses!; Let's Get Married. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Secret Romances (1952) 11
    • Only one staple (manufacturing).

    Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Lois is torn between soldier Larry and defense contractor Jeff - but the story takes a left turn with the discovery of a spy ring. Sisters Betsy and Ellen get into a feud over dating older men, but one of the sisters is secretly married to boot. Bert discovers that his new wife Mary has inherited her father's gambling problem. My Cheating Heart; Two Kinds of Love; Too Young for Kisses; Gamble With Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Secret Romances (1952) 13

    Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. A female writer must start over after her husband's surprise divorce proceedings. A romance with a soldier inspires Miss Lane to move on from her showgirl past, which is portrayed with some lovely good-girl art. Good-girl art features in the next story as well, as sailor on leave Tex falls for beautiful Wilma the first time he sees her at the hotel pool. Some art may be the work of Robert Webb, art director of the Jerry Iger comics studio. Spicy cover by an unknown artist depicts a scandalous 1950s party. My Forgotten Past; Kisses, Not Riches; Amateur Wife; She Didn't Buy My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    Secret Romances (1952) 21

    Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Beautiful blonde Patty is miserable after her breakup with Fred, in a story with notable good-girl art. A couple's happiness is threatened by money woes. Our Wedding Day; Delayed Kisses; For Love or Money? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $69 1954 Superior SECRET ROMANCES #21 -GGA Headlights Pre Code Golden Age Love VG/FN

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  • Issue #22
    Secret Romances (1952) 22
    • Cover loose at top staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. While her husband Eddie is assigned overseas, Gail decides she's not ready to be a soldier's wife, and starts dating Don - who's not ready to be tied down. Nat and Laura fall in love at a party, but fate and a fiery bus crash conspire to keep them apart. When Fred is accused of a hit-and-run, Lydia is the only one who will stand by him until the truth is revealed. For Better or for Worse; Paper Kisses; Forget If You Can!; My Love for Yours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $49 1954 Superior Secret Romances #22 GGA Pre Code Golden Age Spicy Lingerie Panels
    $500 Secret Romances #22 CGC 5.5 1954 VERY LOW POP! MAKE OFFER!

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