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Cover: Al Avison

Hi-School Romance #52

Jun 1956 · Harvey · 0.10 USD
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"Sham" in Hi-School Romance #52 (1956) captures a quiet, poignant moment in teenage romance, where first love clashes with the rigid rules of adulthood. Tom McCoy, the youngest and most handsome teacher on campus, finds himself torn between his feelings for student Janet Lansing and the consequences of their growing connection. With Al Avison handling both the interior art and the cover, the emotional weight of the story is drawn with subtle precision, and Sam Rosen’s lettering adds to the intimate, period-accurate tone of this 10-cent tale.

Contains 5 stories
Sham
5 pp · Romance
MargeSally CroftAlan Grafton

In "Sham," Marge—a girl from the wrong side of the tracks—finds herself caught between loyalty and longing when her wealthy classmate Alan Grafton begins a secret romance with her, shielding their relationship from his family’s expectations. As their bond deepens, the growing distance between Alan’s world and Marge’s reality threatens to unravel everything, especially when the truth about their lives comes crashing down.

Pointers on Poise
1 pp · Romance
One Night of Danger
5 pp · Romance
Johnny BlainePatMike

In "One Night of Danger," Pat’s fleeting moment of rebellion takes a terrifying turn when a ride with Mike Morse spirals into chaos after a reckless encounter on the road. As fear and guilt set in, she’s forced to confront the consequences of her choices—and the fragile hope of redemption. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, capturing a single night that tests loyalty, courage, and the uncertain path of young love.

Stolen Moments
5 pp · Romance
Janet LansingTom McCoyDean Evans

In "Stolen Moments," young teacher Tom McCoy finds himself drawn to his student Janet Lansing, their fleeting moments together charged with tension and longing. As their secret romance threatens to unravel, a single misstep forces Tom to face the consequences—only to find that love, though delayed, is still worth waiting for.

The Bitter Truth
5 pp · Romance
BettyTex AdamsKurt Wachen

In "The Bitter Truth," high school star Tex Adams juggles fame, love, and ambition—until the arrival of Kurt Wachen, a quiet new student with a haunting past. As Betty, Tex’s girlfriend, grows drawn to Kurt’s quiet strength and shared pain, her loyalty is tested when jealousy erupts into violence. With emotions running high and the truth still hidden, Betty must confront what she truly feels—before it’s too late.

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Raw (VG) $2
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $47*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist Al Avison
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils, inks Al Avison

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