(February 1955)

Lev Gleason, 1952 Series
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Volume
1
Price
0.10 USD
Pages
36
Indicia Frequency
Bi-Monthly
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Lev Gleason Publications Inc.
Brand
Lev Gleason Publications
Editing
Lev Gleason

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

cover / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Fred Kida
Inks
Fred Kida
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
romance

Indexer Notes

Black and white photo insert of Rusty Draper.

Art credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version.

Rusty Draper Tells About...A Choice Of Love (Table of Contents: 1)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Carl Pfeufer
Inks
Carl Pfeufer
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
romance
Characters
Rusty Draper; Sally Bennett; Lon Dawson
Synopsis
Sally returns to her late uncle's ranch after eight years in the city. Foreman Lon proposes marriage to her, but she says she won't move back to the ranch. Sally intends to sell the ranch and it'll be converted to a dude ranch. Lon demands his back wages before the sale. Sally enters a chuck wagon race to win the money; Lon loses because he saves Sally from crashing. Lon's pal Rusty explains what happened. Sally gives Lon the ranch and they will be married.

Indexer Notes

Sally's last name is spelled "Bennett" on page one and "Bennet" on page 2. Sally is described on page one as having red hair, but her hair is blonde throughout the story.

Rusty Draper (1923-2003) was a real-life country music singer in the USA.

Art credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version. Previous indexer had "Al Wenzel?"

I Was A Born Snob (Table of Contents: 2)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Al Wenzel
Inks
Al Wenzel
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
romance
Characters
Donna Radford; Frank Kovac; Mr. Radford; Mrs. Radford; Aunt Matilda; Mrs. Van Ghent; J.B. Smith
Synopsis
Donna and her family have a long tradition as one of the leading families in Seaview. They fear developer Frank is going to turn the town into a "common seaside resort." They pressure local businessmen into non-cooperation with Kovac, even though some townspeople think he would help revive the economy. Donna and Frank fall in love but still disagree and break up when he won't change his mind. Donna's opposition ruins Frank but she changes her mind and helps his plans. The town will be reborn and Donna will marry Frank.

Indexer Notes

Art credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version.

Same story premise as "I Was a Slave to Tradition" in Love Diary (Orbit-Wanted 1949 series) 17 (June 1951).

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 3)

A Letter from Agnes Holmes / letters page / 2 pages (report information)

Script
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Hi! The whole world's filled with music

The Right Man to Marry (Table of Contents: 4)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Ben Brown (signed)
Inks
Ben Brown (signed)
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
romance
Characters
Barbara "Barby" Slater; Rita Slater; Mrs. Slater; Dean Carrol; Frank; Luigi; Carl Dexter
Synopsis
Barby has been dominated by her mother and sister Rita all her life and is afraid to make decisions on her own. She dates co-worker Dean and hides this from her mother and Rita; when Rita sets her up on a date with Carl, Barby has to go. Her mother and sister try to pressure her into marrying the wealthy Carl instead of Dean. Barby breaks up with Dean but changes her mind and goes back to him.

The Love I Lost (Table of Contents: 5)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Ray Osrin
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
romance
Characters
Joan; Dr. Peter Harmon; Lorna Lewis; Ted; Eve; Dr. Samson; Sally
Synopsis
When Ted breaks up with her over Lorna, Joan impulsively goes down a ski slope and crashes, paralyzing her legs. Ted apologizes for his actions and faithfully accompanies her as she tries to recover, but Joan feels he just pities her. Joan is treated by doctor Peter who kisses her, but she is conflicted because of Ted. Recovering her ability to walk, Joan goes home. She discovers Ted and Lorna have been trying to help Joan recover so they can marry each other. Joan wishes them well and calls Peter with the good news that they can be together.

Indexer Notes

Peter's last name is spelled "Hermon" on the splash panel but becomes "Harmon" on page 4 and thereafter.

Penciller credit from JVJ index card attached to online scanned version.

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Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. [no title indexed]
  2. 1. Rusty Draper Tells About...A Choice Of Love
  3. 2. I Was A Born Snob
  4. 3. ["Hi! The whole world's filled with music"]
    A Letter from Agnes Holmes
  5. 4. The Right Man to Marry
  6. 5. The Love I Lost
This issue was modified by, among others
  • Katy Hayhurst
  • Jerry Hillegas (R.I.P.)
  • Gary L. Watson (R.I.P.)
  • David Wilt