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Complete Love Magazine #1 / 182

Mar 1955 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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"Marriage Can Wait" is a poignant 1955 drama from Complete Love Magazine #1, a 10-cent comic that captures the emotional turbulence of young love and mistaken identity. Written and illustrated by Al Hartley, the story follows Drusilla as her engagement unravels in a web of deception, grief, and unexpected family secrets. With a twist that reshapes everything, the issue delivers a heartfelt resolution that lingers long after the final page.

Contains 4 stories
Marriage Can Wait
8 pp · Romance
Kay BrandonRoy WakefieldMichael DoddMidgeRuth

In "Marriage Can Wait," government worker Kay faces a rift in her engagement to engineer Roy when he delays their wedding to care for his ailing father. With Roy’s hesitation weighing on her, Kay’s friend arranges a date with Michael, setting off a chain of events that tests loyalty and trust. As tensions rise, Kay must navigate the fragile line between love, patience, and the choices that define a future.

The Dare She Took
6.66 pp · Romance
Carol ScottMildredPhil WayneGeorge GodfreyMr. Grant

In "The Dare She Took," Carol finds herself caught in a web of misunderstandings after her roommate Mildred signs them up as party girls for convention-goers. When private detective Phil, suspicious of her motives, starts watching her closely, their tension sparks an unexpected connection—until a tragic accident on Carol’s birthday forces him to defend her reputation.

High-Pressure Romance
8 pp · Romance
Arlene EllisMrs. Carter DudleyKirk Martingale

In "High-Pressure Romance," Arlene finds herself caught between loyalty and longing as her feelings for Earle clash with the sharp judgments of her wealthy employer, Mrs. Dudley. When a chance encounter with the charming Kirk in Sun Valley leads to a whirlwind pursuit across Palm Beach and the high seas, Arlene must navigate shifting alliances and hidden motives—especially after learning the truth behind Earle’s interest and her own unexpected inheritance.

They Called Me a Heartless Flirt
7 pp · Romance
Drusilla ParrishJerry NorwoodBettyMr. ParrishTony Abbott

In "They Called Me a Heartless Flirt," Drusilla finds herself caught in a web of deception and heartbreak when her engagement to Jerry unravels after she learns he only wanted her for her father’s newspaper job. As she turns to Tony for love and a fresh start, a shocking revelation ties him to Jerry’s tragic end—and her own reputation is on the line. The story unfolds with quiet tension and emotional stakes, leading to a dramatic confrontation at the wedding altar.

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Full credits

artist, inker Al Hartley

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↩ Reprints Glamorous Romances #48 (1950), Glamorous Romances #50 (1951)

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