Leonard Starr's Mary Perkins on Stage #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the third installment of Leonard Starr's classic newspaper strip, following the glamorous model Mary Perkins as she navigates the worlds of fashion, theater, and romance. Originally syndicated from the late 1950s, the series is celebrated for its sophisticated storytelling and elegant art. This edition continues the narrative arc from the previous volumes, presenting daily strips in their original black-and-white format with restored clarity.
In "Despite his shock at the discovery that his sister Rachel is the destructive ...," Leonard Starr delivers a poignant, character-driven story set in the world of Mary Perkins on Stage. As Chino and Tom land in a theater casting call after a narrow escape, their lives take an unexpected turn when Mary sees potential in them—though Chino’s skepticism clashes with Tom’s quiet hope. With art, inks, and lettering all by Leonard Starr, and cover art by Starr and Dominic Bugatto, this 2007 issue captures a defining moment in their friendship, where loyalty is tested and choices begin to shape their futures.
In "null," Mary and Mike head to the Riviera for the Grand Prix film festival, where Mary’s focus shifts from red-carpet glamour to quietly working toward freeing her fiancé, Pete Fletcher, held behind the Iron Curtain. Amid the spotlight, she finds herself outmaneuvered by the ambitious actress Oola LaBelle, who’s desperate for the Best Actress award, while the cunning Comte de Cote exploits their rivalries for profit.
In "null," Mary Perkins finds herself caught between duty and desire as she awaits Pete’s release from captivity in the Iron Curtain. Staying in Europe to keep working, she teams up with the ambitious Cara Wayde in a new play by rising star George Geeper—only to face a rival whose charm may be as calculated as her ambition.
In "null," Mary Perkins finds herself at a breaking point after a grueling rehearsal schedule and mounting stress over Pete, leading to a sudden loss of her voice. Seeking peace, she retreats to Cara’s cabin, where an unexpected encounter with a stray dog sets off a quiet but powerful chain of events. Though Mary doesn’t yet know it, the dog she rescues is Coppy—her childhood idol, a famous movie dog from her past—now caught in a fight for freedom from a harsh trainer.
In "null," Mary finds herself unexpectedly cast on the glamorous "After Hours" TV show hosted by the charming but enigmatic Bud Birdie. As her time on the show grows, rumors swirl about Bud’s true nature—rumors Mary begins to suspect are being fueled by someone close to him. When a damaging article appears in the papers, Mary digs into the truth, only to uncover a surprising twist that forces her to question everything she thought she knew about the man behind the spotlight.
In "null," Chino and Tom—two streetwise teens fleeing a policeman—stumble into a theater audition for a role that demands they play tough kids breaking up a classroom. Though they’re not actors, Mary senses something in them and convinces Mike to give them a chance. As Tom sees the opportunity as a way to change his life, Chino remains skeptical—until a moment of betrayal forces a reckoning between them.
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