Youthful Romances comic books issue 3

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.