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Diary Loves #16

Nov 1951 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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"Spoiled Brat" in Diary Loves #16 (1951) delivers a moody, early postwar tale of ambition and heartbreak, spotlighting Fran as she trades her engagement for a fleeting shot at stardom in a New York cabaret. Written with a sharp eye for social tension and set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s nightlife, the story follows her entanglement with Nick Ferranti, a magnetic but dangerous man whose past shadows his present. The issue's striking cover by Pete Costanza captures the allure and peril of Fran’s choices, while the interior art by Pete Costanza himself—credited as inker—adds grit and depth to the unfolding drama.

Contains 4 stories
Spoiled Brat
9 pp · Romance
Sally BlakeDon ForbesRayCynthia Roland

In "Spoiled Brat," radio singer Sally learns the hard way that her spoiled behavior costs her the man she truly wants. After mistreating her steady boyfriend Ray and chasing the flashy Don, her jealousy drives him away—only to find herself missing him when he’s gone. The story follows her journey from self-centeredness to a quiet realization, as she faces the consequences of her actions and begins to change.

Husband Hunter
6 pp · Romance
Carol HallowayJanieTerry WadeTomVanceMr. Halloway

In "Husband Hunter," high school senior Carol finds herself torn between her steady boyfriend, rookie cop Vance, and a charming newcomer, Terry, who sweeps her off her feet with a sudden proposal. When Vance intervenes to stop the elopement, he exposes Terry’s dangerous pattern of marrying young women just to extort money from their families. Carol must decide what she truly wants—immediate romance or a future built on patience and trust—with Vance’s unwavering support.

Pathway to Temptation
7 pp · Romance
Pencils Charles Quinlan
Fran MorganJim RandallMr. MorganMrs. MorganMiles LichsteinNick Ferranti [also as Steve Adams]Walter Regent

In "Pathway to Temptation," Fran, engaged to writer Jim but eager to pursue an acting career, finds herself performing in a New York cabaret, drawing the attention of Nick Ferranti, a man with a dangerous past. As her life spirals between ambition and romance, old ties and new temptations collide, testing her choices and loyalty.

The Life I Chose
9 pp · Romance
Chick DawsonDeek WeemsMay Carney

In "The Life I Chose," May and Chick leave their old dance act behind to run The Silver Dollar club near the Big Bend Dam, where May’s performances draw crowds and Chick profits from the sidelines. As the club’s reputation sours, construction worker Deek Weems, appalled by its rowdy ways, clashes with Chick—until May’s desperate attempt to ruin Deek’s standing backfires. With the club’s future uncertain, May and Chick confront what truly matters.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $47
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $488*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 5.5 none in existence
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CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $110*
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↩ Reprints Forbidden Love #4 (1950)

Reprinted in Heart Throbs #37 (1955), Heart Throbs #39 (1956), Love Secrets #49 (1956), Love and Romance Library #65

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