Youthful Romances (1949 Pix-Parade) comic books 1948-1950

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "My True Love," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Walter Johnson; Secretary Brenda spends her savings on a vacation at a fashionable resort in Maine; She dates Bill, but later becomes infatuated with wealthy artist Paul. "The Loves of Harriet," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Charles "Pop" Payne; Hairdresser Harriet fantasizes about romances with the husbands and boyfriends of her customers; When shes selected "Miss Subway," shes suddenly confronted by numerous suitors, but picks the young man who chose her for the ad campaign. "Heatbreak for Judy" text story. "I Thought Beauty Was Everything," script by Mary Lou Apter, art by Cy Heusing; Faith marries John and they move to his heavily-mortgaged family plantation, "Roselands"; Faith grows roses and earns enough to pay off the mortgage; However, Johns ex-girlfriend Diane returns and makes a play for him. "And They Lived Happily Ever After," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Charles Payne; College student Sue loses her boyfriend Tom to the vain and flirtatious Jean; Tom wins the class presidency thanks to Sues campaign efforts on his behalf, but Jean takes the credit. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "You Can't Run Away From Love," art by Walter Johnson; Cathy runs away from her cruel aunt and gets a job as a chorus girl in Nicks nightclub; She becomes his girlfriend but learns hes actually a blackmailing gangster; She decides to leave him, but hes shot to death in her presence. "Afraid to Love," art by Charles Payne; Laura refuses to marry Terry because hes a professional race car driver and her father--also a race driver--was killed 10 years before in a race; She gets a job in a department store and dates her stuffy boss Dave; However, when she sees Terry crash during a race, she realises she loves him, not Dave. "Gordon MacRae" article. "Love Is Not for Sale," art by Walter Johnson; Ann loves Tom, an architect in the firm where she works, but wants to snag a rich husband; She dates wealthy Randy, who asks her to give him some documents that will allow his company to out-bid hers; However, when Randy gets the papers he dumps Ann and she reconciles with Tom. "I Gave My Heart," art by Charles Payne; While Carols fiancé Neal is out of the country on a long business trip, she crashes her car and winds up with a badly scarred face; She writes and tells Neal what happened. Carol doesnt get a reply and when Neal returns, she goes to confront him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "College Prom," art by Walter Johnson; Tex Beneke and his band arrive to play at the Colton College prom; Fran twists her ankle when she meets Tex and her boyfriend Don becomes jealous when he sees Tex with his arm around her; Fran and Don argue. Texs drummer has appendicitis and Don is enlisted to fill in. "Operation Jealousy," art by Charles Payne; Naval Academy midshipman Jim introduces his roommate Rod to Laura, but when Rod and Laura fall in love, Jim becomes angry; On sea maneuvers, Jim causes a collision and is put in the brig when they return to port; After Rod prevents Jim from running away, Rod refuses to snitch on his friend and is dismissed from the Academy. "Bill Lawrence" Star of the Month article. "Love Pirate," art by Walter Johnson; Lauras steady boyfriend Tom asks newcomer Sandra to the "Xmas Dance" so Laura attends with longtime suitor Larry instead; Suspecting Sandra is only interested in money and social position, Laura convinces her that Larry is a better catch and Sandra dumps Tom. "Plain Jane," art by John Sink; Jane wins a Hollywood contract in a beauty contest and sees it as her ticket out of her life of small-town drudgery; Her boyfriend George urges her to stay but she refuses; Once in Hollywood, Jane learns the "contract" was a hoax. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "Miss Stardust," art by Walter Johnson; Star, assistant to "Saturday Night Hit Parade" producer Al Pearce, is upset when her press agent boyfriend Tim flirts with aspiring singer Laura; Al and singer Bill Harrington give Star a makeover and promote her as a singing star to make Tim jealous; Tim gives Bill and Star incorrect directions to a private party where they are booked to perform, but proves he loves Star when she is in danger of drowning as a result. "Second Fiddle," pencils by Walter Johnson; Star college football player Dick dumps Babs for "campus coquette" Connie; After his shoulder is injured in an auto accident, Dick is off the team and Connie drops him. "Sammy Kaye" Star of the Month article. "Model Perfect," pencils by Walter Johnson; Model agency owner Harry Conover "discovers" Carol working in a store and hires her as a model; She begins to date middle-aged actor Darryl, unaware hes using her to restart his waning career; Carol breaks up with her fiancé Fred as a result, and he goes to Conover for help. "One-Sided Love," art by Walter Johnson; Tommy loves Karen but he tells her "marriage is not for me," and hints at something in his past; Karen later overhears Tommy being pressured into helping rob her fathers bank, where Tommy now works, and discovers Tommy is an ex-convict. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Walter Johnson and others. Tales of teen love and heartbreak. Judy plans to marry boxer Jock, until she learns that he plans to throw a fight for money. Walt loves redheaded Anne, but a figure from the past threatens to ruin everything. Wannabe Hollywood starlet "Star Dust" loves stuntman Tim - but his latest publicity stunt could get her arrested or even killed. Count Love Out!; Ghost from the Past; Youthful Romance of the Month: Kathryn Grayson and Johnnie Johnston; Two Loves for Star Dust!; A Lesson in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.