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Issue: Truer Than True Romance: Classic Love Comics Retold #[nn]
Publication Date: June 2001
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagWatson-Guptill Publications
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume:
Pages: 116
ISBN: 0823084388
UPC/EAN: 978082308438851995
Price: $19.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 34 (11 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Jacqueline Ching (for Watson-Guptill Publications); Steve Korté (for DC Comics, Licensed Publishing)
Disclose Notes: Also listed as editors: Candace Raney (Senior Acquisitions Editor for Watson-Guptill); Trent Duffy (Managing Editor, Licensed Publishing for DC Comics)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: 8" x 10"
Paper Stock: Glossy
Binding: Squarebound; Trade Paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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reprinted 21 times from Content Items in other Issues.
2 Content Items from other Issues reprinted as/in this Issue:
FlagGirls' Romances #36 published December 1955 was Never Lose Heart! [Illustration on Cover, Front] with rewritten dialogue
FlagSecret Hearts #45 published February 1958 was Summer Heart [Story on Interior Page(s)] [page 1 only, then also as "Too Dumb for Love" with rewritten dialog and captions but the original art]
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"Wow. You Really Are Clingy And Filled With Self-Loathing."

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Mike Sekowsky
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
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From Content Item: FlagGirls' Romances #36 published December 1955
was Never Lose Heart [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover design by Michelle Gengara
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Classic Love Comics Retold! Truer Than True Romance

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: frontispiece simply containing the title logo.
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Classic Love Comics Retold! Truer Than True Romance

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Reprints cover title, with authors name and publisher details
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Pages: 1
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Acknowledgements

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Short dedication from the author (presumably). Listing of people who helped produce the book. Page also contains publisher details, Library of Congress notice, copyright notices. First printing, 2001
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): Typeset
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Pages: 1
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If it's raining, it Must be Love

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet (signed)
Letterer(s): Typeset
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Pages: 2
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In Favour of Love

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Mike Sekowsky
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagYoung Romance #128 published February 1964
was In Favor of Love! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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My Heart Said Yes, But My Therapist Said No!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original writer); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Mike Sekowsky
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagYoung Romance #128 published February 1964
was In Favor of Love! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Tess T., Romance Reporter

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Spoof readers letters page. Small head-shot of Tess at top left.
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Summer Heart

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bill Draut
Inker(s): Bill Draut
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagSecret Hearts #45 published February 1958
was Summer Heart [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Too Dumb for Love

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original story); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Bill Draut
Inker(s): Bill Draut
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagSecret Hearts #45 published February 1958
was Summer Heart [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Ask Dr. Mary

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Spoof problem page. Dr. Mary answers readers letters. Small head-shot of Dr. Mary top right.
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Stolen Dreams

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Tony Abruzzo
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagFalling in Love #4 published March 1956
was Stolen Dreams! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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Pages: 1
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"I Hate My Hair!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original story); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Tony Abruzzo
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagFalling in Love #4 published March 1956
was Stolen Dreams! [Story on Interior Page(s)]rewritten dialogue and captions
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Pages: 7
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Lesson in Love!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Tony Abruzzo
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagFalling in Love #9 published January 1957
was Lesson in Love! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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Pages: 1
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My Heart of Darkness!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original script); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Tony Abruzzo
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagFalling in Love #9 published January 1957
was Lesson in Love! [Story on Interior Page(s)]rewritten dialogue and captions
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Pages: 8
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10 Ways To Get Over A Broken Heart

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet
Letterer(s): typeset
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"He Couldn't Be True To Me!"

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher
Penciller(s): Manny Stallman
Inker(s): Manny Stallman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagGirls' Love Stories #127 published May 1967
was He Couldn't Be True to Me! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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Pages: 1
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Psychic Matchmaker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Robert Kanigher (original script); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Manny Stallman
Inker(s): Manny Stallman
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagGirls' Love Stories #127 published May 1967
was He Couldn't Be True to Me! [Story on Interior Page(s)]rewritten dialogue and captions
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Pages: 14
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The Male Point-of-View, from Hank Hanson

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Spoof letters page. Small head-shot of Hank at top left.
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"Flight to Heartbreak!"

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Irv Novick
Inker(s): Irv Novick
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagFalling in Love #1 published September 1955
was Flight to Heartbreak! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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Pages: 1
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"Carry-On Girl!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original script); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Irv Novick
Inker(s): Irv Novick
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagFalling in Love #1 published September 1955
was Flight to Heartbreak! [Story on Interior Page(s)]rewritten dialogue and captions
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Pages: 8
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A Test of True Love

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: spoof questionnaire
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Love a la Carte

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Oleck
Penciller(s): Art Saaf
Inker(s): Art Saaf
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagYoung Love #85 published March 1971
was Love a la Carte [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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The Job From Hell!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Oleck (original script); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Art Saaf
Inker(s): Art Saaf
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagYoung Love #85 published March 1971
was Love a la Carte [Story on Interior Page(s)]rewritten with new humorous dialogue
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Pages: 4
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Dee Pressen, Love Counselor

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Spoof letters page. Contains a small illustration of Dee Pressen top right.
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A Heart Full of Dreams!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Seymour Barry
Inker(s): Bill Draut
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagHeart Throbs #60 published June 1959
was A Heart Full of Dreams! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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Pages: 1
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Loving Gay Men!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original script); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Seymour Barry
Inker(s): Bill Draut
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagHeart Throbs #60 published June 1959
was A Heart Full of Dreams! [Story on Interior Page(s)]rewritten dialogue and captions
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Pages: 8
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Dear Dotty

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jeanne Martinet
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Synopsis: Spoof letters page, with a small head-shot of Dotty in the top right.
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Pages: 1
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Love Cheat

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Howard Purcell
Inker(s): Howard Purcell
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagGirls' Love Stories #133 published February 1968
was Love Cheat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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Pages: 1
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The Narcissist Heart!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original script); Jeanne Maretinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Howard Purcell
Inker(s): Howard Purcell
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagGirls' Love Stories #133 published February 1968
was Love Cheat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]rewritten dialogue and captions
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Pages: 15
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"Heartbreak"

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Sparling
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: romantic
Synopsis: Reprints unaltered first page of the original story, along with a brief synopsis of the original plot underneath.
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From Content Item: FlagYoung Romance #161 published August 1969
was Heartbreak [Story on Interior Page(s)]splash page only
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Pages: 1
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"What Are You Saying?!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (original writer); Jeanne Martinet (new dialogue)
Penciller(s): Jack Sparling
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, romantic
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From Content Item: FlagYoung Romance #161 published August 1969
was Heartbreak [Story on Interior Page(s)]with new satiric dialogue
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Pages: 8
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I Hate My Hair!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Seymour Barry; Jason Harootunian
Inker(s): Bill Draut; Jason Harootunian
Colorist(s): ?; Jason Harootunian
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Back cover. Contains description of the book, as well as two interior panels from Heart Throbs #60 (Barry/Draut artwork) showing the before and after approach of Jeanne Martinet. Also contains a small illustration of the author herself, by Jason Harootunian.
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