Leonard Starr's Mary Perkins on Stage #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the fifth installment of Leonard Starr's classic newspaper strip 'Mary Perkins On Stage,' originally published from 1962 to 1963. It follows the continuing adventures of the titular model and actress as she navigates the glamorous yet challenging world of show business, with Starr's signature blend of drama, romance, and humor. This edition by Classic Comics Press preserves the strip's original Sunday page format and color, offering a comprehensive look at a pivotal era in the series' long run.
In this standout issue of Mary Perkins on Stage, writer Elliot Caplin and artist Stan Drake deliver a sharp, character-driven story as teenage rivalry heats up between sisters Julie and Eve. When Julie pushes Eve to study for her crucial math exam, the younger sister’s defiance takes a dangerous turn—leading to a tense study session with Julie’s fiancé that spirals into a moment of emotional reckoning. Leonard Starr’s cover captures the drama’s electric tension, perfectly framing the personal stakes at play.
In "null," Maximus—whose fame as "the man with the plastic face" masks a far more painful truth—finds his identity threatened when a jealous rival steals his signature makeup. With no one else aware of his secret, he turns to Mary, relying on her trust to help reclaim what’s been taken.
In "null," Pete’s assignment to profile the dazzling Morgana D'Alexius spirals into a tangled web of desire and deception, as Morgana sets her sights on him despite his obliviousness. When she learns he’s married, she makes a startling move—confiding in Mary, who must now navigate her own director’s predatory advances while confronting the quiet threat of a rival’s ambition.
In "null," Jo finds herself drawn into the chaos of a new play’s rehearsal when a woman with a shadowy past demands a role—unaware that the writer behind the script is secretly the same man who pens brutal critiques under a different name. As tensions rise and hidden connections surface, the line between performance and reality begins to blur.
In "null," Jo finds herself caught between the spotlight and a quiet life when Mike arranges a film role for her in the Caribbean with the reclusive young star Tony Abbot. As the shoot unfolds, Tony is drawn into a tense reckoning with his mother, Christabel Ainsly, forcing him to navigate the weight of her expectations and his own uncertain future.
In "null," MacNab—once a college football star and now a decorated war hero—reconnects with Mary, the woman he once vowed to return to, and Pete, the man he once saved. Torn between past promises and present loyalties, MacNab takes Mary hostage, driven by a lingering devotion he can’t let go. The story unfolds as a tense, emotional journey where old wounds and unspoken feelings collide.
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