Cover: Al Fago & Ray Osrin

Romantic Story #26

Sep 1954 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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“Second Fiddle”

"Second Fiddle" in Romantic Story #26 (1954) follows Verne, a former Army medic who fakes being a doctor, constantly running from the truth. When his secret is uncovered by Gail, the woman he’s dating at Carlton hospital, he flees—only to be injured in a car accident. Gail vows to stand by him as he recovers and faces trial. Written by Joe Gill and lettered by Charlotte Jetter, the story’s cover by Al Fago and Ray Osrin captures the emotional weight of a man caught between deception and redemption.

writer Joe Gill · letterer Charlotte Jetter · cover Al Fago, Ray Osrin

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writer Joe Gill

letterer Charlotte Jetter

cover pencils Al Fago

cover inks Ray Osrin

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Verne is an ex-Army medic who poses as a doctor even though he has no degree. Each time his secret is exposed, he moves on to another job. At the Carlton hospital, Verne dates Gail and she discovers the truth. Verne flees but is badly injured in an auto accident. Gail says she’ll stand by him after he recovers and is put on trial.

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