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Cover: Al Avison

Hi-School Romance #39

May 1955 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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In "Cry for Love," a 1955 Harvey gem, a young woman named Diane finds herself drawn into a story far beyond her quiet life when she rescues a fallen stranger at a train station. With heartfelt care, she nurses the man—Pete Harvey, a once-celebrated boxer—back to health, only to see their bond tested by fate and heartbreak. Bob Powell’s expressive art brings this poignant romance to life, while Al Avison’s cover captures the story’s emotional tension in a single, striking image.

Contains 5 stories
Cry for Love
8 pp · Romance
Diane CrawfordPete HarveySherry Roberts

In "Cry for Love," Diane—tired from long days at her aunt’s boarding house—finds herself drawn to a wounded stranger at the train station, sparking a quiet bond that blooms into something deeper. As she nurses the fallen boxer Pete Harvey back to strength, their lives intertwine in ways neither expected, testing loyalty, heart, and the price of dreams.

Reckless Romance
4 pp · Romance
BettyDick Wilkins

In "Reckless Romance," Betty’s determination to please Dick Wilkins, her flight instructor, leads her on a daring and nerve-wracking journey when he falls ill. With no time to spare, she takes the controls of a plane she’s barely mastered, racing to get him to the hospital in Evanston—crash or not. The story captures the thrilling mix of fear, love, and courage in a moment that changes everything.

Hi-School Hi-Spots
1 pp · Romance
I Sabotaged Love
6 pp · Romance
LilaBuzz ConklinRichard RandolphBill Norris

In "I Sabotaged Love," Lila finds herself caught between two boys—Buzz, the earnest guy she’d planned to dance with, and Richard Randolph, the wealthy newcomer who sweeps her off her feet. As Richard pulls her into his web of secrets, Lila begins to wonder if her choices were ever truly her own. The story unfolds with quiet tension, asking what happens when love and loyalty collide.

Headed for Heartbreak
4 pp · Romance
MaryWarren Peters

In "Headed for Heartbreak," Mary’s night at the senior prom with Warren Peters, the fireman she loves, turns to anxiety when a fire across the street sparks a terrifying fear—could Warren be trapped inside? As the flames rage, her heart races with worry, and when she finally sees him again, their future hangs in the balance. The story captures a quiet moment of courage and choice, where love isn’t about safety, but about standing by someone even when danger is part of who they are.

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Raw (Good) $62
CGC 9.4 · 10 in census $1,797*
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CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $559*
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $292*
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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Powell
cover pencils, inks Al Avison

Reprints

↩ Reprints Hi-School Romance #14 (1952)

Reprinted in Dick Tracy #117 (1957), Romantic Love Library #125 (1960), Romantic Love Library #130 (1960)

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