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Diary Loves #31

Apr 1953 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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In "Time Payment Kisses," Ogden Whitney’s expressive art brings to life the quiet drama of Shirley, a young woman caught between her dreams and reality, as she meets piano salesman Ben at an amateur drama club. Their budding romance is tested when she discovers her parents have been living beyond their means, borrowing from Ben to maintain a facade of wealth—prompting her to leave home and take a job as a sales clerk, determined to repay him before rekindling their relationship. Whitney’s sensitive storytelling and detailed linework capture the emotional weight of a moment that hinges on honesty, sacrifice, and the quiet courage it takes to choose love on your own terms.

Contains 4 stories
Time Payment Kisses
8 pp · Romance
Ben Newcomb [also as Ben Newton]George NaylorMr. HaleyMrs. NaylorMr. SchuylerMrs. SchuylerMrs. SloaneShirley Naylor

In "Time Payment Kisses," Shirley, a young woman caught between dreams and reality, finds herself drawn to Ben, a piano salesman she meets at an amateur drama club. As their romance grows, she’s forced to confront the truth about her family’s finances—her father, an office supplies salesman, has been borrowing money to maintain a lifestyle far beyond his means, including from Ben himself. Determined to make things right, Shirley leaves home and takes a job as a sales clerk, vowing to repay Ben before she’ll see him again.

I Had No Conscience
6 pp · Romance
David WellsEva ShelbyRed Vernon

In "I Had No Conscience," Eva—a meat packing company worker—finds herself caught between her steady truck driver boyfriend Red and the more glamorous married office manager David. As her secret affair spirals, loyalty and pride collide, leaving her isolated and facing the consequences of her choices.

To the Highest Bidder
9 pp · Romance
JeanKay MedfordPhil MorrowVic Barron

In "To the Highest Bidder," Kay’s impulsive shoplifting attempt leads to an unexpected alliance with the mysterious Phil, who plays along as her husband to save her from embarrassment. As their connection grows, Kay finds herself drawn to Phil despite her earlier plan to marry for wealth—only to be pulled into a dangerous game when nightclub owner Vic, posing as a savior, reveals his true, ruthless nature.

No Place to Love
5 pp · Romance
Bob McShaneCoraEdJoan

In "No Place to Love," Cora and U.S. Navy sailor Bob face the quiet heartbreak of love strained by the search for a home, their dreams slipping away as rent prices and distance take their toll. When a rumor shatters what’s left of their trust, Cora prepares to leave town—only for Bob to stop her at the train station with a surprising twist: the woman he was with wasn’t a rival, but the real estate agent who finally found them a place to call home.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $54
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,006*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $488*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
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CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $156*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $148*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $126*
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Full credits

artist, inker Ogden Whitney

Reprints

↩ Reprints Untamed Love #5 (1950)

Reprinted in G.I. Sweethearts #45 (1955), Love Letters #44 (1956)

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