([1964] ?)

K. G. Murray, 1963? Series
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Price
2/6 [0-2-6 AUP]
Pages
100
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Colour Comics Pty Ltd
Brand
Colour Comics Pty Ltd
Editing
?

Issue Notes

Subtitled "Stories of Love and Romance". Several stories in this issue have US city names replaced with Australian cities.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

cover / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
? Miller (signed, painted)
Inks
? Miller (signed, painted)
Colors
? Miller (signed, painted)
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Reprints
  • from ?

Indexer Notes

The start of the signature in the top left corner is obscured, but appears to end with ck (Mick? Rick?) or rk (Mark?).

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

Surfie Syd / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Lockers
Genre
humour
Synopsis
She is shocked when he sees her in her petticoat, but proud to show off her bikini.
Reprints
  • from ?

Indexer Notes

This is a pantomime comedy feature.

The Golden Goddess (Table of Contents: 2)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
June; Mark Phillips; Ray; Manning Barret
Synopsis
June is determined to move her career from singing jingles to being a dramatic actor. How far will she go using the men around her as stepping stones?
Reprints

They Said He Was too Old (Table of Contents: 3)

comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Nina Albright
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John (original editor); Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Ken Grant; Lois; Ann; Dr Fellows
Synopsis
Lois faces vicious jokes about the older man she is dating and breaks up with him. But when her mother is hurt, it is Ken that is reliably there to help.
Reprints

The Price of Sinful Dates (Table of Contents: 4)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
Dana Dutch
Pencils
Matt Baker ?
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John (original editor); Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Doris; Mike; Ricky Vinton; Steve; Gloria
Synopsis
Doris's singing attracts the attention of band leader, Ricky Vinton. Doris dumps Mike and begins clubbing with Ricky. As Ricky's criminal past catches up with him, they go on the run and Doris gets deeper into trouble. Only the bitter Mike can save her.
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Stars in My Eyes (Table of Contents: 5)

comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Maureen; Jack; Helen; Mr Grant
Synopsis
Maureen and her family know she will be a great actress. But Jack urges her to marry him, which means giving up her career. Is she really any good, or should she have "sense enough to settle down as a good wife"?
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Ruled by Jealousy (Table of Contents: 6)

comic story / 3 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Ray Osrin ?
Inks
Ray Osrin ?
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John (original editor); Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Frank Stever; Cynthia Jordan; Carole Masterson; Irene Hamilton
Synopsis
Cynthia's jealous becomes obsessive when Frank meets an old friend, Carole.
Reprints

Playgirl Bride! (Table of Contents: 7)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Sam Cooper
Inks
Sam Cooper ?
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Chuck; Marilyn; Gloria; David; Jamie
Synopsis
Marilyn meets David, a handsome older man and marries quickly. Soon they have a child. But Marilyn misses her carefree lifestyle.
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Promoted to Romance (Table of Contents: 8)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Maurice Gutwirth
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Barbara Shay; Todd Andrews; Thomas Haynes; Mr. Black
Synopsis
Barbara is determined to be better than any man and sets her sights on Todd Andrews's job. After a brief flirtation romancing Todd, she succeeds in getting the job. But Todd has been promoted too—as Barbara's boss. In an emotional confrontation, they admit their love and Barbara resigns to marry Todd.
Reprints

No Holds Barred! (Table of Contents: 9)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Ray Osrin ?
Inks
Ray Osrin ?
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John (original editor); Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Anne Thomas; Larry Bryan; Sylvia Grant; Gail Denton; Kenny
Synopsis
Anne is determined to get into the Madcap Sorority, but Larry outlaws them as president of the senior council. As part of Anne's initiation, they command her to not see or talk to Larry for six weeks. The initiation process starts to get out of hand and Anne learns why the Madcap Sorority is trouble.
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Love's Worst Enemy—Suspicion! (Table of Contents: 10)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Matt Baker
Inks
Matt Baker ?
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John (original editor); Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Edna Hamilton; Bert Creighton; Jack Wright; Carole Rice
Synopsis
Jack is the temporary border at Edna's family's home and she immediately falls for him. She especially adores his love poems to her. Former boyfriend Bert sets Jack up to meet his cousin Carole, triggering Edna's jealousy. When she discovers Jack writing to Carole, she intercepts the mail and refuses to speak with him. It comes as a shock when she discovers Carole's father is a publisher, interested in Jack's poetry.
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I Looked for Glamour (Table of Contents: 11)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Ric Estrada (signed)
Inks
Ric Estrada (signed)
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Edie; Duke Sands; Bert
Synopsis
Determined to find someone special, Edie gives up-and-coming crooner Duke Sands a chance to escape the screaming crowd of girls. It works, and Duke falls for her. But when an accident destroys his voice and career, Edie must decide if she loves him or just his glamour.
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Heart at Halfmast (Table of Contents: 12)

comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Bill Ely
Inks
Bill Ely
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Pat Cooper; Jimmy Thornton; Jane; Dan Allen
Synopsis
Pat is bored with Jimmy and wants excitement with married Dan Allen, a manager at the resort where she works. She's shocked when Dan goes from cool to hot, and drives her to a secluded spot. Just as she starts to panic at Dan's advances, Jimmy appears to save the day. But it's all a "put-up job" with with Dan and Jimmy in cahoots to put Pat back together with Jimmy.
Reprints

For Richer or Poorer (Table of Contents: 13)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Paul Gattuso
Inks
George Appel
Letters
Ben Oda
Editing
? (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Gwen; Ron; Meg; Martin
Synopsis
Ron's job as an artist keeps him and Gwen poor. When Gwen's wealthy sister arrives, her husband offers Ron a job as a personal assistant. Gwen is excited and Ron doubtful. He no longer has time to draw and Martin is a tyrant. Ron ultimately has to stand up to Martin.
Reprints

Breaking All the Rules (Table of Contents: 14)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Matt Baker
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John (original editor); Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Bruce; Elaine; Vivienne Hart; Dr Allen Rogers; Mr Kay
Synopsis
Just as Elaine gets her first real break as an actress, her mother falls ill and asks her to come home. Dr Rogers tries hard to get her attention, but she holds out for Bruce at her theatre in the city. When she can finally return, she loses her part in the play and finds Bruce in hospital at risk of permanently losing his voice—and in the arms of Vivienne. Elaine calls on Dr Rogers, one of the few surgeons capable of helping Bruce, and then leaves with him after the successful operation.
Reprints

Wherever He Goes! (Table of Contents: 15)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John; Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Ben Garner; Carole Spier; Carole's mother; Carole's father; Mr Brown
Synopsis
Ben is a commercial researcher, but dreams of doing pure research. Carole loves him, but disapproves of his career plans. She hopes he will change when they are married. When persuasion doesn’t work, she interferes with his mail and goes to Randolph Laboratories to claim Ben has changed his mind. Ben finds out and walks out. Carole, on the urging of her father, must put things right with Randolph Laboratories.
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What Love Is Really Like (Table of Contents: 16)

comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Mike Sekowsky
Inks
Mike Peppe ?
Letters
?
Editing
Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Ruth; George Pringle; Susan Waren; Bob Brooks
Synopsis
Susan is Ruth's evil step-sister… stealing her boyfriend, running wild and using emotional blackmail to keep Ruth in line. But then she runs off with a sailor, causes a car accident and blames Ruth to prevent George finding out. And that's when Ruth meets Bob and discovers real love.
Reprints

Vacation Love (Table of Contents: 17)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Cal Massey (signed as Cal)
Inks
Cal Massey (signed as Cal)
Letters
?
Editing
Archer St. John (original editor); Marion McDermott (original editor)

Genre
romance
Characters
Lois; Jane; Jim Miller; Vivian
Synopsis
Lois has been bragging to her mates about being a man-killer. When they holiday together, it looks like the truth will be exposed. Lois tries to prove herself and quickly falls for Jim, the target of the bet with her mates. But he hears the truth and might never trust her.
Reprints

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 18)

Rosie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
?
Editing
? (original editor)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Eddie! Must you look at other girls when you're with me?!
Genre
humour
Synopsis
The blinkers on the horse give Rosie a solution for boyfriend Eddie's wandering eyes.
Reprints
  • from ?
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. [no title indexed]
  2. 1. ["Lockers"]
    Surfie Syd
  3. 2. The Golden Goddess
  4. 3. They Said He Was too Old
  5. 4. The Price of Sinful Dates
  6. 5. Stars in My Eyes
  7. 6. Ruled by Jealousy
  8. 7. Playgirl Bride!
  9. 8. Promoted to Romance
  10. 9. No Holds Barred!
  11. 10. Love's Worst Enemy—Suspicion!
  12. 11. I Looked for Glamour
  13. 12. Heart at Halfmast
  14. 13. For Richer or Poorer
  15. 14. Breaking All the Rules
  16. 15. Wherever He Goes!
  17. 16. What Love Is Really Like
  18. 17. Vacation Love
  19. 18. ["Eddie! Must you look at other girls when you're with me?!"]
    Rosie
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  • James Zee