First Love comic books issue 18

Cover art by Al Avison. "Scandal-Smeared Love," art by Al Avison; Newspaper photographer Lorna threatens to ruin the reputation of Teds skating rink unless he sells out to her boss Bill Brown; The paper publishes a photo of Ted kissing his fiance Carol and claims the rink is an unwholesome place for teens. "Mad Flirtation" text story, art by Jack Sparling. "He Loved Me Not"; Florist Laurie-Ann is in love with regular customer Ken, but refuses to respond to his romantic advances because she thinks hes sending flowers to another woman; Ken explains that the "other woman" is the widow of "a dead Army buddy of mine." "In Love With a Married Man!" text story. Strange Romantic Customs fact page. "Torch for the Wrong Guy" text story. "Choose Well, My Heart!"; Susan and Jeff are in love, but cant get married until he earns his engineering degree; She doesnt want to wait; One day, Susan is struck by wealthy Tonys car but not seriously injured. "Tragic Awakening," art by Tom Hickey; Peggy drops out of high school and gets a factory job; She finds her new freedom fun at first, but when college student Ted interviews her for a project, he is shocked that she voluntarily left school and Peggy begins to regret her actions; Peggy dates Ted but feels he looks down on her and goes back to her factory boyfriend Mac. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Scandal Followed Her"; "Because I Petted..."; "Jilted!"; and "A Cheater's Kisses". "Your Charm Guide: How to Be Photogenic, The Over-All View, Ten Secrets of Charm..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #29 and reprinted as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #78 and as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #43. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.