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Issue: Hi-School Romance #24 Public Domain
Publication Date: December 1953
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Issues: #24 of 75 Issues
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagHarvey
Brand: Harvey Publications H [Heart]; True Love StoriesView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Home Comics, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 23 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Leon Harvey
Disclose Notes: Publisher in indicia: Home Comics, Inc., with contents copyright Harvey Features Syndicate.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US, latter issues standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Avison
Inker(s): Al Avison
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
First Line: Hiding their sin in the shadows... daring only to meet in the darkness...
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Disclose Notes: Cover seems to illustrate the first story of the issue, "Shame".
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Boys! Girls! Men! Women! The World Is On Fire!

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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Feature(s): The FUNman
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Disclose Notes: Serve the Lord and you can have these prizes.
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Contents

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Penciller(s): Various
Inker(s): Various
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Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
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Disclose Notes: Editorial notes and representative panels from each of the four stories in the issue.
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Two Unbelievable Fur Values!

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Penciller(s): ? (Photo)
Inker(s): ? Photo
Letterer(s): Typeset
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Feature(s): Wilco Fashions
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Disclose Notes: A deep-back stole or fur scarf made from rabbit and squirrel skins.
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Shame

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Powell
Inker(s): Bob Powell
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): 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.
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Lesson In Love

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Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
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How Young Should a Girl Marry?

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Feature(s): Harvey Publishing
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Disclose Notes: House ad for Teen-Age Brides.
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Pointers on Poise

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Avison ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Tips on when and how to use poise, one of the most valuable of all charm traits.
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In Content Item: FlagLove Illustrated #43 published January 1954
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One Night of Danger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): John Sink
Inker(s): John Sink
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): 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.
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In Content Item: FlagFirst Love Pictorial #1 published January 1966
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Pages: 5
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20 Ladies Dresses for $3.50!

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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Feature(s): Mail Order Mart
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Disclose Notes: Assorted silk, wool, cotton or rayon dresses in all sizes.
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Solid Sterling Silver Photo Rings - $1.98

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Feature(s): Goldmart
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Disclose Notes: Mount any snapshot in a solid sterling silver ring and make a unique keepsake for years to come.
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Acclaimed by Millions!

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Penciller(s): Various
Inker(s): Various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
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Genres: romantic
Feature(s): Harvey Publishing
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Disclose 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.
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Chew Improved Formula Chewing Gum - Reduce!

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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Feature(s): American HealthAids
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Disclose Notes: Lose up to 5 pounds a week with Dr. Pillips plan. No drugs, starvation, exercise or laxatives!
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Now You Can Have A More Powerful Looking Body Instantly!

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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Feature(s): Ronnie Sales, Inc.
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Disclose Notes: Be stronger from head to toe in three short weeks!
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Stolen Moments

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Avison ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Sam Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): 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.
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In Content Item: FlagLove Confessions Illustrated #48-15 published January 1968
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Pages: 5
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Love Cheat

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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Genres: romantic
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Don't Miss Out on Romance!

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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Genres: romantic
Feature(s): Harvey Publishing
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Disclose Notes: Subscription offer for Harvey Romance comics. 12 issues for $1.00 or 25 issues for $2.
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Doris Bigelow's Mail Bag

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Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Love advice for teen readers.
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Bitter Truth

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): 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.
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Disclose Notes: Art may be penciled by Jack Kirby.
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Musical Whirling Angel Chimes

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Feature(s): Illinois Merchandise Mart
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Disclose Notes: Authentic replica of "Swedish Singing Angels" centerpiece. Only $1.98
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Friends! Here's How To Get - At Almost No Cost - Your Talking Parakeet!

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Feature(s): Dean Studios
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New! Beautiful! Janie Pigtails - The Best Dressed Doll In The World.

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Feature(s): Niresk Industries, Inc.
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Now I'm Getting Cash For My Drawings!

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Feature(s): Art Instruction, Inc.
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Disclose Notes: Look what it's like to be an artist and make an income working at home.

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