Secret Dreams Romances #4

([1964] ?)

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

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

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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.

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Indexer Notes

This is a pantomime comedy feature.

The Golden Goddess (Table of Contents: 2)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

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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

• from Teen-Age Temptations (St. John, 1952 series) #6 (February 1954)

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

comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Nina Albright

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Letters

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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

• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #30 (March 1953)

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

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script

Dana Dutch

Pencils

Matt Baker ?

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Letters

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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.

Reprints

• from Teen-Age Temptations (St. John, 1952 series) #8 (June 1954)

Stars in My Eyes (Table of Contents: 5)

comic story / 3 pages (report information)

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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"?

Reprints

• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #33 (September 1953)

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

• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #27 (November 1952)

Playgirl Bride! (Table of Contents: 7)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script

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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.

Reprints

• from Romantic Marriage (St. John, 1953 series) #21 (March 1954)

Promoted to Romance (Table of Contents: 8)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Maurice Gutwirth

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Letters

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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

• from Cinderella Love (St. John, 1953 series) #14 (June 1954)

No Holds Barred! (Table of Contents: 9)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Ray Osrin ?

Inks

Ray Osrin ?

Letters

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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.

Reprints

• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #26 (October 1952)

Love's Worst Enemy—Suspicion! (Table of Contents: 10)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Matt Baker

Inks

Matt Baker ?

Letters

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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.

Reprints

• from Going Steady (St. John, 1954 series) #14 (October 1955)
which is reprinted
• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #21 (April 1952)

I Looked for Glamour (Table of Contents: 11)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Ric Estrada (signed)

Inks

Ric Estrada (signed)

Letters

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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.

Reprints

• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #33 (September 1953)

Heart at Halfmast (Table of Contents: 12)

comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Bill Ely

Inks

Bill Ely

Letters

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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

• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #33 (September 1953)

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

• from Romantic Marriage (St. John, 1953 series) #20 (January 1954)

Breaking All the Rules (Table of Contents: 14)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Matt Baker

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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

• from Diary Secrets (St. John, 1952 series) #14 (October 1952)
which is reprinted
• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #6 (October 1949)

Wherever He Goes! (Table of Contents: 15)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Mike Sekowsky

Inks

Mike Peppe

Letters

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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.

Reprints

• from Pictorial Romances (St. John, 1950 series) #23 (January 1954)

What Love Is Really Like (Table of Contents: 16)

comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Mike Sekowsky

Inks

Mike Peppe ?

Letters

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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

• from Wartime Romances (St. John, 1951 series) #17 (September 1953)

Vacation Love (Table of Contents: 17)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script

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Pencils

Cal Massey [as Cal] (signed)

Inks

Cal Massey [as Cal] (signed)

Letters

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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

• from Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #27 (November 1952)

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

Rosie / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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Editing

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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.

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