(December 1953)
Harvey,
1949 Series
- Volume
- 1
- Price
- 0.10 USD
- Pages
- 36
- Indicia Frequency
- every other month
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- Home Comics Inc.
- Brand
- Harvey Publications H [Heart]; True Love Stories
- Editing
- Leon Harvey (editor)
Issue Notes
Publisher in indicia: Home Comics, Inc., with contents copyright Harvey Features Syndicate.
Boys! Girls! Men! Women! The World Is On Fire!
The FUNman Religious Wall Motto Plaques / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Serve the Lord and you can have these prizes.
Contents
table of contents / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Editorial notes and representative panels from each of the four stories in the issue.
Two Unbelievable Fur Values!
Wilco Fashions / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
A deep-back stole or fur scarf made from rabbit and squirrel skins.
Shame
comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- romance
- Characters
- Marge; Sally Croft; Alan Grafton
- Synopsis
- Marge was from the wrong side of the tracks and wealthy Sally Croft would never let her forget it. One day Alan Grafton, a wealthy school mate, offered to drive Marge home. They dated but always went out to remote places. Marge was furious when she learned that Alan asked Sally to the dance because his parents expected him to date someone in her class. They married, but Alan continued to hide the truth from his parents. When Marge became pregnant they discovered the truth and disowned their son. Dropping out of school Marge realized her baby would soon be born unwanted by the father.
- Reprints
-
in Hi-School Romance (Harvey, 1949 series) #52 (June 1956) [retitled]
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How Young Should a Girl Marry?
Harvey Publishing / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.33 page
- Genre
- romance
Indexer Notes
House ad for Teen-Age Brides.
Pointers on Poise
comic story / 1 page
- Genre
- romance
- Synopsis
- Tips on when and how to use poise, one of the most valuable of all charm traits.
- Reprints
-
in Love Illustrated (Magazine Management, 1952 series) #43 ([circa Fall 1954]) - in Hi-School Romance (Harvey, 1949 series) #52 (June 1956)
-
One Night of Danger
comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- romance
- Characters
- Pat; Johnny Blaine; Mike Morse
- Synopsis
- Pat liked Johnny Blaine but was not ready to go steady, especially when Mike Morse offered a ride in his new car. Pat thrived on attention and to make Johnny jealous she accepted Mike's invitation to the dance. Afterwards they drove off to be alone and kissed. When Pat asked Mike to stop it threw him into a rage. Driving wildly he hit a man. Pat screamed for him to stop but Mike kept going and told her to keep her mouth shut. When she confided in Johnny he told her she had to turn herself in. Outside the courthouse Johnny told Pat how brave she had been and that he still loves her.
- Reprints
- in Hi-School Romance (Harvey, 1949 series) #52 (June 1956)
- in First Love Pictorial (Magazine Management, 1966 ? series) #1 ([1966] ?)
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20 Ladies Dresses for $3.50!
Mail Order Mart Clothes / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Assorted silk, wool, cotton or rayon dresses in all sizes.
Solid Sterling Silver Photo Rings - $1.98
Solid Sterling Silver Photo Ring / advertisement / 0.5 page
Indexer Notes
Mount any snapshot in a solid sterling silver ring and make a unique keepsake for years to come. Sold by Goldmart.
Acclaimed by Millions!
Harvey Publishing / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page
- Genre
- romance
Indexer Notes
The best true love stories torn from the pages of real life! Promo ad for upcoming issues of Harvey's romance comic line: Teen-Age Brides #3, First Love #35, Love Problems and Advice #24, Hi-School Romance #24, and First Romance #25.
Chew Improved Formula Chewing Gum - Reduce!
Kelpidine Chewing Gum [Candy] / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Lose up to 5 pounds a week with Dr. Pillips plan, sold by American HealthAids. No drugs, starvation, exercise or laxatives!
Now You Can Have A More Powerful Looking Body Instantly!
Chevalier / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Be stronger from head to toe in three short weeks! Sold by Ronnie Sales, Inc.
Stolen Moments
comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- romance
- Characters
- Janet Lansing; Tom McCoy; Dean Evans
- Synopsis
- Tom McCoy was the youngest and best looking teacher on campus. After class Janet Lansing stayed behind to speak to Tom. Sparks flew and they kissed but Tom withdrew, insisting a relationship between student and teacher was impossible. Although both in love they agreed it was best to wait for her to graduate. When Janet became impatient and was discovered by Tom's landlady word spread and Tom was fired. Janet pleaded with the Dean, insisting it was all her fault. Disgraced, Janet prepared to leave town but Tom arrived at the train station telling her that after graduation they would marry.
- Reprints
Don't Miss Out on Romance!
Harvey Publishing / advertisement / 0.33 page
- Genre
- romance
Indexer Notes
Subscription offer for Harvey Romance comics. 12 issues for $1.00 or 25 issues for $2.
Bitter Truth
comic story / 5 pages
- Genre
- romance
- Characters
- Betty; Tex Adams; Kurt Wachen
- Synopsis
- Tex Adams was the big man on campus. He was captain of the football and basketball team and Betty was Tex Adams' girl. But Tex had big dreams of being the foreman of the factory. That fall, Kurt Wachen transferred to the school from Germany. Slowly, Betty learned that Kurt had been in a concentration camp and when he tells her that he has never danced, she offers to teach him. During the lesson, Tex shows up and becomes very jealous and abusive. Shocked when Tex storms out, she turns to Kurt who suddenly kisses her and tells her he loves her. The actions of both men confuse her, but it is Tex she loves. Or is it? Going to Tex, he tells Betty he has just given Kurt a black eye. Enraged, Betty screams that she realizes Tex thinks he can win by bullying, force and ridicule. She runs to Kurt asking that he forgive her, and he says that he already has.
- Reprints
- in Hi-School Romance (Harvey, 1949 series) #52 (June 1956)
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Indexer Notes
Art may be penciled by Jack Kirby.
Musical Whirling Angel Chimes
Musical Whirling Angel Chimes / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Authentic replica of "Swedish Singing Angels" centerpiece. Only $1.98 from Illinois Merchandise Mart.
Friends! Here's How To Get - At Almost No Cost - Your Talking Parakeet!
Dean Studios Photo Enlargements / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
A free parakeet and cage. What a deal!
New! Beautiful! Janie Pigtails - The Best Dressed Doll In The World.
Janie Pigtails Doll / advertisement / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Sold by Niresk Industries.
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
-
0.
["Hiding their sin in the shadows... daring only to meet in the darkness..."]
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1.
Boys! Girls! Men! Women! The World Is On Fire!
The FUNman Religious Wall Motto Plaques -
2.
Contents
-
3.
Two Unbelievable Fur Values!
Wilco Fashions -
4.
Shame
-
5.
Lesson In Love
-
6.
How Young Should a Girl Marry?
Harvey Publishing -
7.
Pointers on Poise
-
8.
One Night of Danger
-
9.
20 Ladies Dresses for $3.50!
Mail Order Mart Clothes -
10.
Solid Sterling Silver Photo Rings - $1.98
Solid Sterling Silver Photo Ring -
11.
Acclaimed by Millions!
Harvey Publishing -
12.
Chew Improved Formula Chewing Gum - Reduce!
Kelpidine Chewing Gum [Candy] -
13.
Now You Can Have A More Powerful Looking Body Instantly!
Chevalier -
14.
Stolen Moments
-
15.
Love Cheat
-
16.
Don't Miss Out on Romance!
Harvey Publishing -
17.
Doris Bigelow's Mail Bag
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18.
Bitter Truth
-
19.
Musical Whirling Angel Chimes
Musical Whirling Angel Chimes -
20.
Friends! Here's How To Get - At Almost No Cost - Your Talking Parakeet!
Dean Studios Photo Enlargements -
21.
New! Beautiful! Janie Pigtails - The Best Dressed Doll In The World.
Janie Pigtails Doll -
22.
Now I'm Getting Cash For My Drawings!
Art Instruction, Inc. courses
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- Nick Caputo
- Steve Coates
- Wally Harrington
- Katy Hayhurst
- Michael Hoskin
- Donald Dale Milne
- Mike Nielsen
- Daniel Thingvold
- Tyler Yedinak
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