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Pictorial Romances #5

Jan 1951 · St. John · 0.10 USD
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This anthology contains multiple romance stories. One story follows June, who breaks away from her boyfriend Ken and later encounters Perry Carsons, a man who pursues her romantically; after initial hesitation, June eventually accepts Perry's love. Another story depicts a college student named Martha who impresses her English professor Arnold Crane with her knowledge of Shakespeare, leading to a romantic relationship that develops as they spend time together on campus. A third story involves Linda Davis, who meets Johnny Wilson at a school prom and falls in love with him, with their romance deepening over time as Johnny reciprocates her feelings.

Contains 4 stories
I Changed My Life to Catch a Man
9 pp · Romance

In "I Changed My Life to Catch a Man," Perry helps June win over her crush Ken, guiding her through a transformation that unexpectedly turns heads. As June’s new confidence draws attention, she begins to see Ken’s flaws—and Perry’s quiet loyalty—more clearly.

Glamour Was My Weakness
7 pp · Romance

In "Glamour Was My Weakness," Ginger trades her savings for a getaway to the glamorous Hillview Manor, much to her boyfriend Jim’s dismay. There, she’s drawn to the enigmatic David, whose charm is shadowed by a reckless streak and a secret engagement to Fran. When Jim arrives and joins forces with Fran, Ginger must confront the allure of the life she’s chasing—and what she’s truly leaving behind.

I Was Trapped by Kisses I Couldn't Resist
8 pp · Romance

In "I Was Trapped by Kisses I Couldn't Resist," college student Martha finds herself caught between her academic ambitions and the pull of a forbidden spark when she meets Ralph, a boy whose quiet presence unsettles her resolve. As winter break brings a ski trip with Professor Arnold, Martha’s attempts to stir jealousy backfire when the stormy isolation of a cabin forces her into a tense standoff between the two men. With emotions running high and danger lurking in the snow, she must confront what she truly wants—before the thaw reveals more than just the trail home.

My Dangerous Flaw
7 pp · Romance

In "My Dangerous Flaw," Linda’s sharp wit and unapologetic confidence clash with college norms from the moment she arrives, setting off tension with her peers and stirring feelings in Johnny. When a reckless romance with Bruce leads to a crash, her world unravels—only to be met with unexpected grace when her sorority sisters show up at the hospital, offering forgiveness. As Linda confronts her own flaws, she’s forced to reckon with what she’s lost—and what she might still have.

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $299
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $4,691
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $3,173
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $2,626
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $2,260
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $1,950
CGC 6.5 none in existence
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CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $1,126
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $920
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $752
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $692
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $637
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $570
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Full credits

writer Dana Dutch
artist, inker Chuck Miller
cover pencils, inks Matt Baker

Reprints

↩ Reprints Blue Ribbon Comics #4 (1949), Pictorial Romances #4 (1950)

Reprinted in Pictorial Romances #22 (1953), Gwandanaland Comics #1883 (2018)

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