All True Romance (1951 Comic Media / Farrell) 18

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Cover by Marty Elkin. Stories by unknown. Art by Tewks and Marty Elkin. "Man Chaser" with art by Tewks - Although 17-year-old Dolly loves Bart, she compulsively craves the flattery and romantic attention of other men. Dolly promises Bart to straighten up, but soon afterwards goes with Buck to his family's beach house. Buck makes a pass at Dolly and complains when she first flirts with him, then rejects him. Bart arrives to take Dolly home and tells her they are through. Plus: "Love Thief" with art by Marty Elkin - Terry lives with her older sister Laura and Laura's husband Frank. Frank can't find a job so he's around the house all day while Laura works to support them. Terry and Frank fall in love but Terry feels guilty and breaks off their romance, even though she still loves him. Frank gets a job and his relationship with Laura improves. Terry decides to move out and begins to date an old school friend. Also: "Love Lesson" with art by Tewks - Jean's roommate Marylin is much more glamorous than she, and steals Jean's boyfriend Jack. Jean, Marylin, Jack, and Jack's friend Peter spend a weekend in a mountain cabin. Marylin decides to dump Jack for the wealthy Peter, whom Jean finds attractive. Peter says he'll play along with Marylin so Jack will see how fickle she is, and Jean can win Jack back. The plan works, except Jean doesn't want Jack, she wants Peter, and gets him in the end. And: "Love Is the Prize" with art by Tewks - Ronnie wins a singing contest in her hometown and moves to New York to take singing lessons from Paul. She leaves behind her boyfriend Mike. When Paul says he's attracted to her, Ronnie explains about Mike and Paul accepts this. However, Mike arrives unexpectedly and mistakenly thinks Ronnie loves Paul; he breaks their engagement and leaves. Ronnie realizes Paul is the one she loves after all. Plus: 2-page text story "The Wonderful Knight"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.