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Issue: Secret Dreams Romances #4
Publication Date: January 1964
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Issues: #4 of 21 Issues
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagK. G. Murray
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Indicia Publisher: Colour Comics Pty Ltd
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 100
ISBN:
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Price: 30.0 pence GBQ 0-2-6
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Content Items: 19 (18 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: Subtitled "Stories of Love and Romance". Several stories in this issue have US city names replaced with Australian cities.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: colour cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Australian comic
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: ongoing
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): ? Miller (signed, painted)
Inker(s): ? Miller (signed, painted)
Colorist(s): ? Miller (signed, painted)
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
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Disclose Notes: The start of the signature in the top left corner is obscured, but appears to end with ck (Mick? Rick?) or rk (Mark?).
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Surfie Syd
First Line: Lockers
Synopsis: She is shocked when he sees her in her petticoat, but proud to show off her bikini.
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The Golden Goddess

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): June; Mark Phillips; Ray; Manning Barret
Synopsis: June is determined to move her career from singing jingles to being a dramatic actor. How far will she go using the men around her as stepping stones?
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They Said He Was too Old

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Ken Grant; Lois; Ann; Dr Fellows
Synopsis: Lois faces vicious jokes about the older man she is dating and breaks up with him. But when her mother is hurt, it is Ken that is reliably there to help.
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The Price of Sinful Dates

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Doris; Mike; Ricky Vinton; Steve; Gloria
Synopsis: Doris's singing attracts the attention of band leader, Ricky Vinton. Doris dumps Mike and begins clubbing with Ricky. As Ricky's criminal past catches up with him, they go on the run and Doris gets deeper into trouble. Only the bitter Mike can save her.
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Stars in My Eyes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Maureen; Jack; Helen; Mr Grant
Synopsis: Maureen and her family know she will be a great actress. But Jack urges her to marry him, which means giving up her career. Is she really any good, or should she have "sense enough to settle down as a good wife"?
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Ruled by Jealousy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Frank Stever; Cynthia Jordan; Carole Masterson; Irene Hamilton
Synopsis: Cynthia's jealous becomes obsessive when Frank meets an old friend, Carole.
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Playgirl Bride!

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Chuck; Marilyn; Gloria; David; Jamie
Synopsis: Marilyn meets David, a handsome older man and marries quickly. Soon they have a child. But Marilyn misses her carefree lifestyle.
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Promoted to Romance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Barbara Shay; Todd Andrews; Thomas Haynes; Mr. Black
Synopsis: Barbara is determined to be better than any man and sets her sights on Todd Andrews's job. After a brief flirtation romancing Todd, she succeeds in getting the job. But Todd has been promoted too—as Barbara's boss. In an emotional confrontation, they admit their love and Barbara resigns to marry Todd.
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No Holds Barred!

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Anne Thomas; Larry Bryan; Sylvia Grant; Gail Denton; Kenny
Synopsis: Anne is determined to get into the Madcap Sorority, but Larry outlaws them as president of the senior council. As part of Anne's initiation, they command her to not see or talk to Larry for six weeks. The initiation process starts to get out of hand and Anne learns why the Madcap Sorority is trouble.
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Love's Worst Enemy—Suspicion!

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Edna Hamilton; Bert Creighton; Jack Wright; Carole Rice
Synopsis: Jack is the temporary border at Edna's family's home and she immediately falls for him. She especially adores his love poems to her. Former boyfriend Bert sets Jack up to meet his cousin Carole, triggering Edna's jealousy. When she discovers Jack writing to Carole, she intercepts the mail and refuses to speak with him. It comes as a shock when she discovers Carole's father is a publisher, interested in Jack's poetry.
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I Looked for Glamour

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Edie; Duke Sands; Bert
Synopsis: Determined to find someone special, Edie gives up-and-coming crooner Duke Sands a chance to escape the screaming crowd of girls. It works, and Duke falls for her. But when an accident destroys his voice and career, Edie must decide if she loves him or just his glamour.
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Heart at Halfmast

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Pat Cooper; Jimmy Thornton; Jane; Dan Allen
Synopsis: Pat is bored with Jimmy and wants excitement with married Dan Allen, a manager at the resort where she works. She's shocked when Dan goes from cool to hot, and drives her to a secluded spot. Just as she starts to panic at Dan's advances, Jimmy appears to save the day. But it's all a "put-up job" with with Dan and Jimmy in cahoots to put Pat back together with Jimmy.
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For Richer or Poorer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Gwen; Ron; Meg; Martin
Synopsis: Ron's job as an artist keeps him and Gwen poor. When Gwen's wealthy sister arrives, her husband offers Ron a job as a personal assistant. Gwen is excited and Ron doubtful. He no longer has time to draw and Martin is a tyrant. Ron ultimately has to stand up to Martin.
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Breaking All the Rules

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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Bruce; Elaine; Vivienne Hart; Dr Allen Rogers; Mr Kay
Synopsis: Just as Elaine gets her first real break as an actress, her mother falls ill and asks her to come home. Dr Rogers tries hard to get her attention, but she holds out for Bruce at her theatre in the city. When she can finally return, she loses her part in the play and finds Bruce in hospital at risk of permanently losing his voice—and in the arms of Vivienne. Elaine calls on Dr Rogers, one of the few surgeons capable of helping Bruce, and then leaves with him after the successful operation.
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Wherever He Goes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Ben Garner; Carole Spier; Carole's mother; Carole's father; Mr Brown
Synopsis: Ben is a commercial researcher, but dreams of doing pure research. Carole loves him, but disapproves of his career plans. She hopes he will change when they are married. When persuasion doesn’t work, she interferes with his mail and goes to Randolph Laboratories to claim Ben has changed his mind. Ben finds out and walks out. Carole, on the urging of her father, must put things right with Randolph Laboratories.
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What Love Is Really Like

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Ruth; George Pringle; Susan Waren; Bob Brooks
Synopsis: Susan is Ruth's evil step-sister… stealing her boyfriend, running wild and using emotional blackmail to keep Ruth in line. But then she runs off with a sailor, causes a car accident and blames Ruth to prevent George finding out. And that's when Ruth meets Bob and discovers real love.
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Vacation Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Lois; Jane; Jim Miller; Vivian
Synopsis: Lois has been bragging to her mates about being a man-killer. When they holiday together, it looks like the truth will be exposed. Lois tries to prove herself and quickly falls for Jim, the target of the bet with her mates. But he hears the truth and might never trust her.
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ? (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Rosie
First Line: Eddie! Must you look at other girls when you're with me?!
Synopsis: The blinkers on the horse give Rosie a solution for boyfriend Eddie's wandering eyes.
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