Girls' Romances, #14
Published: April-May 1952
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Issue Contents:
Shadow of Love!
Credits
- Inks: Joe Giella (uncertain)
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Contents
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Battling Hearts
Storyline
Jessie and Nan were rivals since childhood, with the pushy Nan often getting her way. Jessie is happily married to David until she sees him kissing Nan: Nan vows to steal him for herself. However, David explains that he had dated Nan before, and now she'd threatened to lie to Jessie about their relationship. He rejected Nan, because he loves Jessie.
Characters
- Jessie Dunn Brown
- David Brown
- Nan Mason
- Tommy Grenville
- Miss Ora
- Gene
Credits
- Pencils: Tony Abruzzo
Featuring Oddities in Romance
"Marriage by capture existed almost everywhere in early primitive life..."
Second Best!
Storyline
Judy’s ex-boyfriend Walt is engaged to Evelyn. Judy is attracted to Evelyn’s brother Corey, but she still has feelings for Walt, who reciprocates them. Judy rejects Walt’s overtures because she now loves Corey.
Characters
- Judy Conway
- Walt Stevens
- Evelyn Craig
- Corey Craig
I Take This Man
Storyline
Lois and Keith wed, but Lois is insecure and jealous of his lab assistant Carol. Keith says Lois isn’t mature enough to be a wife: “Marriage is a game to you!†Lois leaves him but after a talk with Carol, she vows to be more responsible and reconciles with Keith.
Characters
- Lois Evans
- Keith Evans
- Mrs. Magee
- Carol White
Featuring Fran
"Hello, Jason's Jewelry Store?"
Storyline
Fran isn't engaged to be married yet, but she'll be ready when the time comes.
Characters
- Fran
"Dear Readers: Lately there’s been a flood of letters"
Storyline
Letters from readers and advice from Julia.
Credits
- Script:
Shadow of Love!
Storyline
Estelle meets and kisses a handsome stranger at a party. He turns out to be Jeff, the widowed father of little Wendy for whom Estelle is hired to be a governess. Jeff proposes marriage to Estelle so Wendy will have a mother, but he can’t forget his first wife. Estelle leaves but Jeff changes his mind, so he, Wendy and Estelle will form a new family.
Characters
- Estelle Jansen
- Jeff Townsend
- Leona
- Mrs. Mabry
- Wendy Townsend
- Miss Hull
Credits
- Pencils: Tony Abruzzo
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
- Script: Natalie Krigstein
Story Notes
Krigstein script per biblio info published in Robin Snyder's The Comics, Vol 27, No. 5, May 2016.
My Handsome Johnny
Storyline
Stanzas of poetry and black-and-white illustrations.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Would You Have Told Your Secret?"
Storyline
House ad for Secret Hearts. The cover of #9 is shown.
Story Notes
Back cover.