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Dr. Anthony King, Hollywood Love Doctor #1

Jan 1952 · Toby · 0.10 USD
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Dr. Anthony King, a Hollywood love doctor, treats patients struggling with romantic and emotional problems. The issue presents multiple cases, including a married couple whose relationship deteriorates after a car accident leaves the wife unable to walk, an actress named Dorothy who was neglected as a child and overindulges in food and romance, and soldiers on an island who find unexpected love during wartime. Through Dr. King's psychological counseling and practical interventions—such as diet, exercise, and emotional support—his patients work toward resolving their personal crises and finding happiness.

Contains 5 stories
Dr. Anthony King, Hollywood Psychiatrist
6 pp

Dr. Anthony King, a Hollywood psychiatrist, is called to the film set of producer Richard Trent when the picture's leading lady, Linda Stevens, begins experiencing mysterious sobbing sounds that terrify her—sounds no one else seems to hear. King introduces himself as simply "Tony," a friend, and begins investigating both Linda's psychological state and the strange phenomenon haunting her, uncovering a sinister plot connected to her past. As the truth emerges, King must help Linda confront her deepest guilt and reclaim her career before her tormentor's scheme destroys her completely.

The Unhappy Bride
7 pp

A movie star's childhood sweetheart struggles with insecurity in Hollywood's glittering world, and when marital tension escalates into a car accident, she finds herself mysteriously unable to walk. Dr. Anthony King, a psychiatrist experienced with theatrical people, takes on her case and uncovers a deeper truth: her paralysis may be rooted in emotional turmoil rather than physical injury. With a carefully planned intervention, King and her husband attempt to help her reclaim not just her mobility, but her faith in their marriage.

Hollywood Girl
7 pp

Dr. Anthony King, a Hollywood psychiatrist, takes on the case of Pat Conway, a talented young actress paralyzed by an inexplicable inability to say yes when her producer beau Errol Hollingsworth proposes—despite loving him deeply. Using truth serum to unlock her hidden memories, the doctor guides Pat back to 1945, when a wartime U.S.O. tour brought her face-to-face with Major Jim Rutherford, a charming fighter pilot who swept her off her feet on a remote Pacific island. As their whirlwind romance unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, Pat must confront the traumatic secret her mind has buried all these years.

Too Fat for Love
8 pp

Dr. Anthony King helps Dorothy Drake, a Hollywood comedy actress trapped in slapstick roles, confront the childhood roots of her compulsive eating—neglectful parents who used food as a substitute for love and attention. Through psychiatric sessions, Dorothy traces how her weight became both a shield against rejection and a barrier to the dramatic roles she's always wanted, while a sincere admirer's affection is shadowed by her own doubts about his motives. As Dr. King guides her toward understanding and change, Dorothy must decide whether she can truly believe in herself—and in someone else's love for her.

Tookie Takes the Cake!
4 pp

Tookie and her boyfriend Egghead enter a scavenger hunt with a double-decker chocolate cake as the prize, racing against other couples to track down items on their list—from red flannel underwear to a canoe paddle to a hairless dog. As the pair scrambles through comedic mishaps and close calls, Tookie's quick thinking and creativity come into play when they hit a roadblock finding their final item.

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CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $408*
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CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $191*
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Full credits

letterer Ed Hamilton

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↩ Reprints Al Capp's Li'l Abner #85 (1951)

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