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Issue: Lovers' Lane #3 Public Domain
Publication Date: February 1950
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Issues: #3 of 41 Issues (42 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Authorized A. C. M. P. Conforms to the Comics Code
Publisher: FlagLev Gleason
Brand: Lev Gleason PublicationsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Lev Gleason Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Authorized A. C. M. P. Conforms to the Comics Code
Content Items: 19 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Wood; Charles Biro
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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I Loved Two Doctors

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Genres: romantic
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In Content Item: FlagAgonizing Love #[nn] published January 2011
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Fun! Order Now!

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Feature(s): Novelty Mart
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I Loved Two Doctors

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic, science and technology
Character(s): Dr. Bolitho; Dr. David Drake; Dr. Bob Stratton; Nurse Helen Chester; Nurse Peggy; Henri
Synopsis: Nurse Helen and Dr. David fall in love, but he’s self-conscious about his limp, the result of a war wound. While David is away, Helen dates new doctor Bob to determine if she really loves David. She informs David and he is jealous. When Bob is injured in a skiing accident, David operates and saves him from a lifetime of paralysis. Helen reconciles with David, realising he’s the one she’s loved all along.
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Pages: 10
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Who's Your Prince Charming?

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Character(s): MacDonald Carey (photo); John Lund (photo); John Wayne (photo); Victor Mature (photo); Robert Ryan (photo); Alan Ladd (photo)
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Have a Slimmer, Youthful, Feminine Appearance Instantly!

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Feature(s): Adjust-O-Belt
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My False Happiness!

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Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Chick; Larry; Lucy; Madelaine; Mrs. Andrews; Sally Andrews
Synopsis: Sally is bored with boyfriend Larry and dumps him for popular student Chick. However, Chick says he’s taking his ex-girlfriend Madelaine to the prom and Sally is left out. On the night of the prom, Chick says Madelaine cancelled and offers to take Sally, but she breaks up with him. Larry shows up and he and Sally reconcile.
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): Ada Nevill (credited)
Penciller(s): ?
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): Ada Nevill Chooses a Prize Love Letter in Each Issue of "Lovers' Lane"
Character(s): Ada Nevill; Donald
First Line: Dearest one. I'm not going to ask you to come back
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[untitled]

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Genres: non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): How Did He Propose?
Character(s): Charlie; David Dillon; Doris; Lynn
First Line: Have you ever seen the moon so big and silvery
Synopsis: Lynn and David love each other but a year goes by without a marriage proposal, despite her best efforts to elicit one from him. Finally, during the wedding of Lynn’s friend Doris, David suddenly asks Lynn to marry him.
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In Content Item: FlagAgonizing Love #[nn] published January 2011
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Pages: 3
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How to Behave on a First Date

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Peggy Cummins (signed); John Derek (signed)
Penciller(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?
Inker(s): Pat Rooney (signed); ?
Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Peggy Cummins; John Derek
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Zanzibar

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Stamp Page
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Love is Wonderful

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Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Character(s): Bill Devon; Claire; Dwight Carter; Gail; Jane; Jim Carter; Mrs. Carter; Frank
Synopsis: When high school student Gail’s father is transferred from California to New York for his job, she has to leave boyfriend Bill behind. In her new school, the boys don’t want to date Gail because she’s only a temporary resident of the town, and Gail learns Bill has become attached to another girl back home. Luckily, Gail meets Dwight, the son of her father’s assistant, and the two young people fall in love.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Ada Nevill (credited)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): The Love Clinic
Character(s): Ada Nevill; Betty; Billy; Joe
First Line: At what age should a girl have a steady boy-friend?
Synopsis: Joe asks 15-year-old Betty to go steady with him and she agrees, but he becomes possessive and jealous around their friends. Betty writes to Ava Nevill for advice. Ava says Betty should play the field and get to know many people before she makes her decision.
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Previous indexer coded this as "non-fiction" but all the stories in this issue have the "A True Love Story" emblem and there is no indication this story is any more "real" than the others.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): Ada Nevill (credited)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, romantic
Feature(s): Ada Nevill Answers Your Love Problems
Character(s): Ada Nevill
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from readers - J.E.L., Ellen, B.C., Tony, Ted, Dolores and Worried.
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Walkie Talkies

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): William Mogle
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He Stole My Heart

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Genres: romantic
Character(s): Bill Hobart; Clem Dawson; Ed; Lou; Mary Hobart; Neil Brady
Synopsis: After graduating from high school, Mary goes to live at the logging camp where her father is the supervisor. All of the lumbermen are attracted to her, and Mary agrees to date Neil, despite his reputation as a drinker and spendthrift. Neil promises to reform, but when he later stands her up, Mary goes to a dance with Clem. Neil appears and hits Clem, causing Mary to break up with him. She accepts Clem’s marriage proposal. However, when Neil later risks his life to save Clem, Clem steps aside and Mary realises she does love Neil.
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Even Though You're Young, You've Known..... Tears

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Genres: romantic
Feature(s): Personal Romances
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Harmonica

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Feature(s): Hopkinson Harmonica Co.
Character(s): Jean
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Let's Go, Pal!

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Genres: sports
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Character(s): George F. Jowett (photo); A. Passamont (photo); Rex Ferris (photo)
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Disclose Notes: On inside back cover.
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Prizes for You!

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Feature(s): American Seed Company
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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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