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Teen-Age Romances #20

Feb 1952 · St. John · 0.10 USD
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"I Was a Love Gypsy" tells the story of Gloria, a popular high school girl who discovers that romantic popularity built on casual kissing feels meaningless compared to genuine affection. After a date with Bob, Gloria meets Lon, a man from a wealthy family, and falls deeply in love; they secretly marry despite her father's disapproval and her concerns about his family's expectations. The couple struggles with hiding their marriage and managing family pressures, eventually deciding to keep up the pretense of being single to avoid complications. Roger, another suitor, arrives at Helen's club and introduces Joan Hollis, causing tension when Helen becomes jealous and Joan attracts Roger's attention; ultimately Roger and Joan develop a genuine connection based on mutual regard rather than superficial attraction.

Contains 5 stories
Confessions of a Farm Girl
8 pp · Romance

Wilma, the daughter of a country doctor, finds her quiet farm life transformed when her father brings home John, a mysterious amnesia patient with no memory of who he is. As Wilma helps ease John's despair through friendship and small kindnesses, she discovers a clipping that might hold the key to his lost identity—but she faces an impossible choice between helping him recover his past or protecting the newfound happiness they've found together. Will she reveal what she's learned, or keep her discovery secret?

I Was a Love Gypsy
7 pp · Romance

Gloria Parker has a reputation as the most popular girl in school—boys line up for dates with her, and she happily obliges with kisses to keep them coming. But when a new student named Bill arrives and shows genuine interest in her as a person rather than as someone to neck with, Gloria finds herself unexpectedly drawn to him in a way that challenges everything she thought she wanted. As Gloria begins to question what her popularity is really worth, she discovers that being liked for yourself might matter more than being liked by everyone.

Secret Marriage
8 pp · Romance

A young woman marries her instructor after a whirlwind romance, but her domineering parents can't know—so she keeps the marriage secret while pretending to live the life of a single college girl. As the strain of sneaking around grows unbearable and jealousy threatens to poison what should be her happiest days, she resolves to tell her family the truth, even as her new husband worries about what they'll do when they find out.

Too Many Sweethearts
1.5 pp · Romance

In "Too Many Sweethearts," Carol finds herself tangled in a web of mistaken plans when she accidentally sets up two dates for the same evening, leaving her scrambling to keep her promises. Just as the chaos reaches a peak, Ray—her long-awaited true love—returns to town, and she’s determined to make things right.

My Dangerous Pastime
7 pp · Romance

In "My Dangerous Pastime," Joan lets her envy of Helen’s wealth twist her actions, especially when she develops feelings for Helen’s brother, Roger. As jealousy flares and old friendships fray, Joan finds herself caught between her desires and the consequences of her choices—before she loses everything she values.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $206
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $1,637*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $1,108*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $1,074*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $1,074
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $675*
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CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $642*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $534
CGC 4.0 · 5 in census $444
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $374*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $311*
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Full credits

artist, inker Matt Baker
cover pencils, inks Matt Baker

Reprints

Reprinted in Lonely Heart Library #23 (1957), Torrid Affairs #1 (1988), Torrid Affairs #2 (1989), Torrid Affairs #3 (1989), Teen Angst: A Treasury of '50s Romance #[nn] (1990), True Secret Diary #142

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