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Love Diary #4

Jan 1952 · Horwitz · 1/- [0-1-0 AUP]
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In "Unworthy of His Love," high school student Phyllis idealizes actor Fredric Parker as her perfect man, clinging to that dream through college—turning down dates and living in fantasy. When a scandal shatters her idol, she reluctantly starts dating football player Jimmy, whose quiet courage in an emergency slowly reveals a different kind of heroism. Art by John Forte brings this heartfelt coming-of-age story to life in a 1952 love diary that captures the quiet shifts of growing up.

Contains 3 stories
Unworthy of His Love
9 pp · Romance
Paula BargaPapa BargaJonathan GirardJohnny BargaMom BargaGeorge FrazierProfessor FrazierMrs. FrazierMadge Frazier

In "Unworthy of His Love," Paula, a young woman working in a department store to support her family, finds herself drawn to college professor George—though his family doubts her worthiness due to her lack of higher education. When a wealthy scholar and bookstore customer, Girard, takes an interest in Paula, he uses his influence to pressure George’s father into accepting their marriage, forcing the couple to confront the cost of love in a world shaped by class and expectation.

The Man of My Dreams
7 pp · Romance

In "The Man of My Dreams," high school student Phyllis pins her ideal romance on actor Fredric Parker—until a scandal shatters her fantasy. Years later, after turning down dates to cling to her dream, she reluctantly starts seeing football player Jimmy. When he shows unexpected courage in an emergency, Phyllis begins to wonder if the man of her dreams was never a star, but someone closer than she thought.

A Star Must Shine Bright
6 pp · Romance
Karen FallonPhilip HallBruce TreadwellMartha HinesDave Baxter

In "A Star Must Shine Bright," rising actress Karen faces heartbreak and professional strain after losing two lovers and nearly her career by refusing to pretend. When her housekeeper Martha urges her to trade sincerity for glamour, the plan boosts her studio success—until her new romance with Dave begins to fade. A quiet intervention from Martha sets the stage for a moment of truth, where Karen’s real self might finally be seen.

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artist John Forte

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↩ Reprints Film Stars Romances #2 (1950), Love Diary #13 (1951), Love Diary #14 (1951)

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