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Star Love Stories in Pictures#653

Star Love Stories in Pictures #653

Oct 1976 · D.C. Thomson · 0.08 GBP; 0.30 AUD; 0.30 NZD
“Dial-A-Date”

"Dial-A-Date" in *Star Love Stories in Pictures* #653 (1976) presents a charming, tech-savvy twist on romance, as Paula—expert in the computerized matchmaking system—puts her faith in logic over love. When a client shares her skepticism about romance, she’s certain the system will deliver the perfect match, but the real test may be just beginning. Illustrated by John McNamara, this story blends wit and early digital-age charm in a quietly inventive take on modern courtship.

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artist, inker John McNamara

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artist, inker John McNamara

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Paula, the expert on the computer used to fix dates for clients, believes that choosing a mate via scientific methods is a better way than relying on romance. When she meets a client who shares her views, she feels certain that the computer will match herself up with him.

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