My Secret Marriage (1953 Superior) comic books
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Published Nov 1953 by Superior Comics.$180.00
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"Secret Kisses"; Martha takes care of her siblings, spoiled Joan and young Bobby; Martha becomes friends with Harold, one of Joan's dates, and is embarrassed when Joan two-times Harold with Bill; Harold admits he prefers Martha; They are secretly married, because Martha wants to see if Joan will settle down; When she doesn't, Harold and Martha announce their marriage and their intention to move out, taking Bobby with them. "My Mad Mistake"; Singer Lucky falls in love with soldier Watt, but she doesn't want to marry a military man; Lucky introduces Watt to her married sister Margie, whose husband is serving overseas and who struggles to make ends meet; Lucky doesn't want a life like that; When Watt says "I don't approve of working wives" so she'd have to quit her career if they wed, Lucky breaks up with him. "Love on the Sneak"; Wendy marries Ray, who is older and wealthy, and wonders if she's made a mistake; Ray is called back into the military and his mother tries to interest Wendy in social events; At one of these events, Wendy meets Michael and they fall in love. "My Lying Heart"; When Dan's small business runs into trouble, his wife Vivian decides to get a job to help out; However, she learns companies don't want married women: "they are sidetracked by too many personal problems to keep their minds on their jobs with us"; Claiming she's single, Vivian's hired as a model by Jack; Jack falls in love with Vivian although she doesn't reciprocate his affections. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Sep 1954 by Superior Comics.$335.00
View scan- Paper: Cream to off white
- Slab: Scuffing on front of case
- Label #1994753003
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Couples wrestle with marital strife in this pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior that often features good-girl art. Mary is pledged to absent soldier Mike, but soon finds herself in the arms of another man. Shirley, whose husband doesn't enjoy dancing, has a surprisingly enjoyable time hitting the town with handsome Jim, in a story with some spicy good-girl art. Doris finally gets a chance to rebel against her strict, old-fashioned father, in story with the lurid title "Love On Demand." Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. Fun pre-Code bad-girl cover by an unknown artist. It Could Happen To You; Kisses For All; Innocent Scandal; Love On Demand. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1955 by Superior Comics.$180.00
View scan- Water damage.
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Couples wrestle with marital strife in this pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior that often features good-girl art. Alice likes Clark but suspects he's stealing things from her workplace, unless it's all a plot to get her to go out with him. Margaret suspects her husband Dick is cheating on her, so she sets a trap for him by making it look like she's the one cheating. Sally and Wayne fall for each other while she's designing the gown for his upcoming wedding. Wings of Love; Kiss Thief; I Married a Flirt; For Sale: A Wedding Gown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1955 by Superior Comics.$105.00
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"Afraid to Love"; Rosalie and her mother operate a concession stand at an amusement park; Rosalie and sailor Rex fall in love, but she is afraid to reveal her humble origins; When Rex finds out, he says it doesnt matter. "My Heart Went Thataway"; Jane is a TV script girl with a crush on cowboy star Jack; When an actress falls ill, Jane fills in for her on the program; She dates Jack but when he takes her to his apartment and makes a move on her, she has to be rescued by her producer Morton. "Betrayed Kisses!"; Air Force officer Joe is assigned to remote Rock Island and his new wife Ann comes along; While Joe is away, Ann is romanced by another officer, Hank; However, Hank is honorable and doesnt attempt to betray his best friend. "Let's Get Married"; Joan is hired as a private nurse for elderly, ill-tempered Mrs. Cole; She eventually wins her patients trust but when she falls in love with her patients son Tom, Mrs. Cole thinks she is a gold-digger; Joan goes away, but Mrs. Cole reconsiders and calls her back to the house so Joan can be reunited with Tom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1955 by Superior Comics.$150.00
View scan- Paper: Off white to white
- Canadian Edition.
- Label #4197846019
$32.00
View scan- 3 1/2" Cumulative spine split/tear. 1 1/2" tear on back cover.
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Couples wrestle with marital strife in this pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior that often features good-girl art. Beautiful but poverty-stricken Claire uses love and friendship to secure happiness, but risks losing the man she loves. A woman hospitalized after a car crash reveals how a shameful attempt at romance brought her there. Nurse Smith falls for the handsome doctor she works with, but their first surgery together is a disaster. I Won't Cheat Again; Wrong Bridegroom; His Kisses Fooled Me; I Loved My Doctor! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Jul 1956 by Superior Comics.$385.00
View scans- Water damage. Date stamp.
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Art by Matt Baker and others. Couples wrestle with marital strife in this pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior that often features good-girl art. April is torn between wealthy John and boy-next-door Charles, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Wendy loves sailor Bill, but doesn't want a husband who will spend all his time at sea. Rosalind is torn between her mother's drive to make her an actress and her own love for a soldier named Bob, but producer Mr. Grant may have a solution that suits everybody. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Rosary Cross of Seven Sorrows. My Greedy Heart; Gossip Condemned Me; Wandering Kisses; I Made Love My Career. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.