Issue: #18
Published: January 1952, Price: 0.10 USD, Pages: 36, Editing: Alfred Grenet; Richard Arnold (associate); Everett M. Arnold (general manager)
Color: Color Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U.S. Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior Binding: Saddle-stitched Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Notes: Indicia: DIARY LOVES, January, 1952, No. 18. Published monthly by Comic Magazines, 8 Lord Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Executive Offices, 578 Summer Street, Stamford, Conn. Everett M. Arnold, General Manager. Alfred Grenet, Editor. Richard Arnold, Associate Editor. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Buffalo, N.Y. under the Act of March 3, 1879. The characters and events pictured herein are entirely fictitious. The Publisher accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material. Editorial and Advertising Offices, 347 Madison Avenue, New York 17, N.Y. Copyright 1951 by Comic Magazines. Printed in U.S.A.
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| Comic Story (9 pages) |
Heartbreak Pier |
| Synopsis: |
Although Lorna is dating wealthy Gil, she has more in common with working-class Bart. She accepts Gil's marriage proposal but changes her mind, deciding she prefers Bart. Gil pays Bart to clear out; Bart agrees to leave, but comes back for one thing: Lorna. |
| Credits: |
Pencils: Alex Kotzky ? |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Bart Davis Gil Warren Lorna Woods |
| Comic Story (6 pages) |
Ready Made Family |
| Synopsis: |
Donna and Bill are engaged to be married. Her sister and brother-in-law are killed in an accident, and Donna becomes guardian of their infant daughter. Bill finds the baby takes up too much of Donna's time, and he breaks up with her. Donna is consoled by the understanding pediatrician, Dr. Gary Mathis. |
| Credits: |
Pencils: John Forte | Inks: Bill Ward ? |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Bill Everly Dr. Gary Mathis Donna Davis Judy |
| Comic Story (8 pages) |
Unfaithful! |
| Synopsis: |
Pastry shop clerk Debbie is in love with realtor Lucky, but agrees to date her friend Polly's boyfriend's cousin Brad, just to prove Lucky is the only man for her. However, Lucky spots them together and breaks up with Debbie, despite her protestations of innocence. Debbie decides to move to Texas and live with her sister, but Polly sends Debbie's diary--which explains everything--to Lucky and they reconcile. |
| Credits: |
Pencils: Charles Sultan |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Brad Saunders Debbie Lucky Peyton Mr. Eilers Polly Jordan |
| Comic Story (7 pages) |
Some Called It Madness |
| Synopsis: |
Marcia comes home from an extended trip to discover her long-time boyfriend Jack has married someone else. She is ashamed at being jilted until she meets newcomer Paul. They fall in love but the town gossips tell Marcia there is something suspicious about him. Paul turns out to be an undercover FBI agent on a case, but this won't stop him from marrying Marcia. |
| Credits: |
Pencils: Gene Colan | Inks: Art Peddy ? |
| Genre: |
Romance |
| Characters: |
Marcia Haines Mrs. Haines Mrs. Marvin Miss Shelby Paul Riggs |
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