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Lovers' Lane #1

Oct 1949 · Lev Gleason [1930s-1950s] · 0.10 USD
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In "Was I Wrong Seeking Big City Glamor?", aspiring actress Myra takes a bold step toward her dreams by joining a summer theatre group, only to find her ambitions tested by romance, betrayal, and the harsh realities of showbiz. Written and illustrated by Fred Guardineer, this 1949 tale captures the emotional highs and lows of ambition and self-discovery, with a cover by Charles Biro that perfectly frames the story’s bittersweet tension.

Contains 6 stories
Was I Wrong Seeking Big City Glamor?
8 pp · Romance
Craig CahillLindaTom AshvilleKittyDon CarruthersMiss ElySue CarruthersMr. Matthews

In "Was I Wrong Seeking Big City Glamor?", bookstore clerk Linda trades the quiet life of Oakville for the buzz of New York, chasing a thrill that comes with city lights and new faces. As she navigates romance with radio writer Don and a complicated living arrangement with his sister Sue, Linda finds herself drawn into a world of fast friends and fleeting passions—until a dangerous encounter in the mountains forces her to confront what she truly wants.

I Was an Actress for One Glorious Moment
9 pp · Romance
Janet EvansMyra DavisPaul LaSalleDick CarterSylvia HillMrs. Davis

In "I Was an Actress for One Glorious Moment," Myra's dream of stepping into the spotlight ignites when she lands a role in a summer theatre production, only to find her passion tangled in jealousy, deception, and the price of ambition. As romance blooms with actor Dick and a dangerous alliance forms with director Paul, Myra must decide what she truly values—fame or integrity—before the final curtain falls.

Untitled Romance story
3 pp · Romance
Dr. Norman WardEd DrakeMargaret Drake [also as Peggy]

In a quiet moment at a summer getaway, Margaret finds herself caught in a tender misunderstanding when Dr. Ward, drawn to her warmth and grace, assumes she’s his patient’s wife. As Ed’s recovery unfolds, the truth slowly reveals itself—setting the stage for a quiet, heartfelt connection that blooms in the aftermath of a simple mistake.

I Was in Love With Two Men at the Same Time!
12 pp · Romance
Bart HolmesJean WilsonRobbie RobertsJimmyMr. Wooley

In "I Was in Love With Two Men at the Same Time!", office worker Jean finds herself caught between her practical fiancé Bart and the mysterious Robbie, a man she meets while visiting a house she’s just inherited. As her feelings grow for Robbie—despite her loyalty to Bart—her world shifts when she learns the truth about his identity, setting the stage for a quiet but powerful choice.

Untitled Romance story
4 pp · Romance
Ada NevillLarryVirginiaMrs. HillMrs. Wanders

In this poignant 1949 tale from *Lovers' Lane #1*, Virginia’s wedding day unravels when she overhears a rumor about being adopted—leaving her heartbroken and fleeing to seek counsel from Ada Nevill. As the story unfolds through Ada’s thoughtful response and Virginia’s quiet struggle, a quiet tension builds between doubt and the fragile hope of reconciliation. The emotional weight of a single misheard word drives a tender, character-driven moment in a classic romance anthology.

The World's Greatest Lovers: Robert Browning & Elizabeth Barrett
1 pp · Romance, Non-Fiction
Elizabeth BarrettRobert Browning

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $27
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $708*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $455*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $139*
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $97
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $84*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $70*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $57*
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Full credits

artist, inker Fred Guardineer
cover pencils, inks Charles Biro

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Reprinted in Tops: The Complete Collection of Charles Biro's Visionary 1949 Comic Book Series #[nn] (2022)

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