Darling Romance comic books issue 5

Barbara Bates photo cover. "My Phantom Rival"; Laura visits the Southern plantation of her fiancé, widower John; Johns wife Anne died several years before; John and housekeeper Abigail constantly remind Laura about Anne; Laura decides to leave, feeling John can never love anyone else. Personality and "You From Your Handwriting" article by Ellyn Lee. "Forbidden Love"; Brenda and Lee are engaged but when Brendas brother has a nervous breakdown and she learns one of her aunts was insane, Brenda fears its hereditary; She breaks up with Lee, but later learns Tims illness was caused by a blood clot. "Platter Previews" record reviews. "The Most Dangerous Game!", art by Bill Fix; Diner waitress Jean falls in love with truck driver Hank, then meets slick Lucky, whos opening a gambling hall nearby; Jean learns Lucky and his henchman intend to hijack a shipment of furs that Hank is driving. "I Want My Soldier Boy" Darling Love publisher ad. "My Love Was Wrong," pencils by Pen Shumaker; Dennis and Vera are childhood sweethearts; When they graduate, they intend to wed, but Veras parents urge her to wait, since shes never dated anyone else; They try to set her up with Kent; Vera and Kent decide to play along "on a friendly basis." "Spoiled!", pencils by Bill Fix; Trudi grows up spoiled, demanding the best from her parents and boyfriends, regardless of the cost; All that matters is that she gets what she wants; She meets Roy and falls for him, but he returns to his home town and never writes. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.