(March 1954)

Quality Comics, 1953 Series
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Price
0.10 USD
Pages
36
Indicia Frequency
Bi-Monthly
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Comic Magazines
Brand
A Quality Romance Publication
Editing
Alfred Grenet (editor); Richard Arnold (associate editor); Everett M. Arnold (general manager)

Issue Notes

Copyright 1953 by Comic Magazines.

My Hero's Illusion (Table of Contents)

cover / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Genre
military; romance
Characters
Chuck

Indexer Notes

Cover scene is unrelated to the inside story of the same title.

Cover Thumbnail for G.I. Sweethearts (Quality Comics, 1953 series) #38
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Cover gallery

[Rinse Away Your Blackheads] (Table of Contents: 1)

Para Laboratories Sales Corp. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Inside front cover advertisement by Para Laboratories Sales Corp., Dept. Q-10, 400 Madison Ave., New York 17, N.Y. Ad agency editing.

I Had to Bid Him Farewell (Table of Contents: 2)

comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Ogden Whitney (signed)
Inks
Ogden Whitney (signed)
Colors
?
Letters
?
Genre
romance
Characters
Nan Keller; Sgt. Jerry West; Gert; Betty Edwards; Bill; Mrs. Fuller; Mrs. West (Jerry's mother); Connie Jackson; doctor; nurse
Synopsis
A blinded soldier falls for Nan but Connie, his fiancée intends to break up the affair.
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Pen Pal Love Affair (Table of Contents: 3)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?
Genre
military; romance
Characters
Arlene; Sgt. Tommy Wells; Mrs. Martha Boyd; Arlene's parents; Jack Garvey; Jane; Ed; Charlie
Synopsis
Arlene is not interested in dating anyone else while she waits for her pen pal, Sgt. Wells, a man she has never met.

My Hero's Illusion (Table of Contents: 4)

comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?
Genre
military; romance
Characters
Ann; Chuck Williams; Al Cummings; Mrs. Stacy; Ruth; Fred
Synopsis
Ann's new boy friend, a television repairman is drafted and she must find a way to keep his business going while he serves in the army.
Keywords
television repairman

Indexer Notes

In the background of two panels appear possible clues to the artists: building signage with "Chuck Steak House", "Dan's De-Lu" and "A & C Market". Possible Chuck Cuidera inks? Art is above average and very detailed.

Sensational Bargain Offer! (Table of Contents: 5)

Sydnie Nathan Fashions / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (illustration)
Inks
? (illustration)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?
Genre
fashion
Keywords
Grecian gown; nylon hose

Indexer Notes

Mail order advertisement from Sydnie Nathan Fashions, Dept. QR, Wilmington, Delaware. Ad agency editing.

Substitute Lover (Table of Contents: 6)

text story / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Letters
typeset
Genre
military; romance
Characters
Peggy Lyons; Lieutenant Bob Sumersby; Sharon; Fred
Synopsis
Sharon receives a letter from Peggy asking her to look after her fiancé Bob.

No Army Dates for Me (Table of Contents: 7)

comic story / 6 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?
Genre
military; romance
Characters
Bess Curtis; Sgt. Harry Windsor; Fran; Mary; Mrs.Marston; Mrs. Curtis (Bess' mother); Aunt Martha
Synopsis
Bess wants a G.I. boyfriend and plans to get one by hosting a party for servicemen and her friends.

Safe, New Easy Way Stops "Nail Biting" Habit Instantly! (Table of Contents: 8)

Elmorene Co. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (illustration)
Inks
? (illustration)
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Mail order advertisement for Elmorene Company, 290 Madison Ave., Dept. 37, New York 17, N.Y. Ad agency editing.

[Gain More Weight] (Table of Contents: 9)

More-Wate Co. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?; typeset
Editing
?
Keywords
skinny

Indexer Notes

Mail order advertisement for the More-Wate Company, Dept. 35, 318 Market Street, Newark, N.J. Ad agency editing.

[Amazing New! Young Form Bra] (Table of Contents: 10)

The S.J. Wegman Co. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Editing
?
Genre
fashion

Indexer Notes

Mail order advertisement appearing on the inside back cover for The S.J. Wegman Company, Dept. 267-Y, 35 Wilbur St., Lynbrook, N.Y. Ad agency editing.

[Wonder Hair] (Table of Contents: 11)

Thoresen's / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (illustration); photo
Inks
? (illustration); photo
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?
Keywords
doll

Indexer Notes

Mail order advertisement appearing on the back cover for Thoresen's, Dept. 197-C-130, 352 Fourth Avenue, New York 10, N.Y. Ad agency editing.

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Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. My Hero's Illusion
  2. 1. [Rinse Away Your Blackheads]
    Para Laboratories Sales Corp.
  3. 2. I Had to Bid Him Farewell
  4. 3. Pen Pal Love Affair
  5. 4. My Hero's Illusion
  6. 5. Sensational Bargain Offer!
    Sydnie Nathan Fashions
  7. 6. Substitute Lover
  8. 7. No Army Dates for Me
  9. 8. Safe, New Easy Way Stops "Nail Biting" Habit Instantly!
    Elmorene Co.
  10. 9. [Gain More Weight]
    More-Wate Co.
  11. 10. [Amazing New! Young Form Bra]
    The S.J. Wegman Co.
  12. 11. [Wonder Hair]
    Thoresen's
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