Secret Dreams Romances #4
Colour Comics Pty. Ltd.
Australia.
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
Cover, 1 page
"Stories of love & romance"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
Credits
- Art
- Miller, painter [signed]
- Miller, painter [signed]
- Miller, painter [signed]
Notes
The start of the signature in the top left corner is obscured, but appears to end with ck (Mick? Rick?) or rk (Mark?).
1"Lockers"
Featuring
- Feature
- Surfie Syd
- Genre
- Humour
Reprint history
- First print
- Unknown
Synopsis
She is shocked when he sees her in her petticoat, but proud to show off her bikini.
Notes
This is a pantomime comedy feature.
2Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- June; Mark Phillips; Ray; Manning Barret
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Synopsis
June is determined to move her career from singing jingles to being a dramatic actor. How far will she go using the men around her as stepping stones?
3Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Ken Grant; Lois; Ann; Dr Fellows
Credits
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
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Synopsis
Lois faces vicious jokes about the older man she is dating and breaks up with him. But when her mother is hurt, it is Ken that is reliably there to help.
4Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Doris; Mike; Ricky Vinton; Steve; Gloria
Credits
- Writing
- Dana Dutch, scripter
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Teen-Age Temptations (St. John, 1952 series) #8 (June 1954) — The Price of Sinful Dates
- Also printed
-
Romantic Love Library (Jubilee, 1958? series) #162 ([December 1959?]) — Too Many Dates
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Intriguing Love Library (Magman, 1965) #45-05 ([1965]) —Illustrated Love Stories — Too Many Dates
Synopsis
Doris's singing attracts the attention of band leader, Ricky Vinton. Doris dumps Mike and begins clubbing with Ricky. As Ricky's criminal past catches up with him, they go on the run and Doris gets deeper into trouble. Only the bitter Mike can save her.
Notes
Dana Dutch credited by John Benson in Confessions, Romances, Secrets, and Temptations (Fantagraphics, 2007 series).
5Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Maureen; Jack; Helen; Mr Grant
Reprint history
- First print
-
Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #33 (September 1953) — Stars in My Eyes
- Also printed
-
Pictorial Confessions (Cartoon Publications, 1960? series) #2 ([November 1960?]) —Turbulent Love — Stars in My Eyes
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True Life Love Library (Magman, 1967) #47-08 ([1967]) — Stars in My Eyes
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Intriguing Love Library (Jubilee, 1970) #50-33 ([May 1970]) — Stars in My Eyes
Synopsis
Maureen and her family know she will be a great actress. But Jack urges her to marry him, which means giving up her career. Is she really any good, or should she have "sense enough to settle down as a good wife"?
6Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Frank Stever; Cynthia Jordan; Carole Masterson; Irene Hamilton
Credits
- Art
- Ray Osrin , line art
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
Synopsis
Cynthia's jealous becomes obsessive when Frank meets an old friend, Carole.
7Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Chuck; Marilyn; Gloria; David; Jamie
Credits
- Art
- Sam Cooper, line art
- , inker
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Synopsis
Marilyn meets David, a handsome older man and marries quickly. Soon they have a child. But Marilyn misses her carefree lifestyle.
8Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Barbara Shay; Todd Andrews; Thomas Haynes; Mr. Black
Credits
- Pencils
- Maurice Gutwirth
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Synopsis
Barbara is determined to be better than any man and sets her sights on Todd Andrews's job. After a brief flirtation with romance, she succeeds. But Todd has been promoted too—as Barbara's boss. In an emotional confrontation, they admit their love and Barbara resigns to marry Todd.
9Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Anne Thomas; Larry Bryan; Sylvia Grant; Gail Denton; Kenny
Credits
- Art
- Ray Osrin , line art
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
Synopsis
Anne is determined to get into the Madcap Sorority, but Larry outlaws them as president of the senior council. As part of Anne's initiation, they command her to not see or talk to Larry for six weeks. The initiation process starts to get out of hand and Anne learns why the Madcap Sorority is trouble.
10Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Edna Hamilton; Bert Creighton; Jack Wright; Carole Rice
Credits
- Art
- Matt Baker, line art
- , inker
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
- Based on
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Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #21 (April 1952) — Pitfalls of Jealousy
- First print
-
Going Steady (St. John, 1954 series) #14 (October 1955) — Love's Worst Enemy -- Suspicion!
Synopsis
Jack is the temporary border at Edna's family's home and she immediately falls for him. She especially adores his love poems to her. Former boyfriend Bert sets Jack up to meet his cousin Carole, triggering Edna's jealousy. When she discovers Jack writing to Carole, she intercepts the mail and refuses to speak with him. It comes as a shock when she discovers Carole's father is a publisher, interested in Jack's poetry.
11Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Edie; Duke Sands; Bert
Credits
- Art
- Ric Estrada, line art [signed]
Reprint history
- First print
-
Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #33 (September 1953) — I Looked for Glamour
- Also printed
-
Illustrated Romance Library (Jubilee, 1958 series) #76 ([November 1958?]) —Gambler's Love — I Looked for Glamour
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Cupid Pictorial (Regal, 1961? series) #130 ([January 1962?]) — I Looked for Glamour
Synopsis
Determined to find someone special, Edie gives up-and-coming crooner Duke Sands a chance to escape the screaming crowd of girls. It works, and Duke falls for her. But when an accident destroys his voice and career, Edie must decide if she loves him or just his glamour.
12Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Pat Cooper; Jimmy Thornton; Jane; Dan Allen
Credits
- Art
- Bill Ely, line art
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Synopsis
Pat is bored with Jimmy and wants excitement with married Dan Allen, a manager at the resort where she works. She's shocked when Dan goes from cool to hot, and drives her to a secluded spot. Just as she starts to panic at Dan's advances, Jimmy appears to save the day. But it's all a "put-up job" with with Dan and Jimmy in cahoots to put Pat back together with Jimmy.
13Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Gwen; Ron; Meg; Martin
Credits
- Art
- Paul Gattuso, penciller
- George Appel, inker
- Text
- Ben Oda, letterer
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Synopsis
Ron's job as an artist keeps him and Gwen poor. When Gwen's wealthy sister arrives, her husband offers Ron a job as a personal assistant. Gwen is excited and Ron doubtful. He no longer has time to draw and Martin is a tyrant. Ron ultimately has to stand up to Martin.
14Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Bruce; Elaine; Vivienne Hart; Dr Allen Rogers; Mr Kay
Credits
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #6 (October 1949) — Rx for a Broken Heart
- Also printed
-
Diary Secrets (St. John, 1952 series) #14 (October 1952) — Breaking All the Rules
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Teen-Age Romances (St. John, 1949 series) #43 (May 1955) — Breaking All the Rules
Synopsis
Just as Elaine gets her first real break as an actress, her mother falls ill and asks her to come home. Dr Rogers tries hard to get her attention, but she holds out for Bruce at her theatre in the city. When she can finally return, she loses her part in the play and finds Bruce in hospital at risk of permanently losing his voice—and in the arms of Vivienne. Elaine calls on Dr Rogers, one of the few surgeons capable of helping Bruce, and then leaves with him after the successful operation.
15Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Ben Garner; Carole Spier; Carole's mother; Carole's father; Mr Brown
Credits
- Art
- Mike Sekowsky, penciller
- Mike Peppe, inker
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Pictorial Romances (St. John, 1950 series) #23 (January 1954) — Wherever He Goes
- Also printed
-
Wedding Ring Library (Jubilee, 1958? series) #64 ([1958?]) —My Rebellious Heart — Wherever He Goes!
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Sweethearts Library (Jubilee, 1957? series) #77 ([January 1959?]) — Wherever He Goes
Synopsis
Ben is a commercial researcher, but dreams of doing pure research. Carole loves him, but disapproves of his career plans. She hopes he will change when they are married. When persuasion doesn’t work, she interferes with his mail and goes to Randolph Laboratories to claim Ben has changed his mind. Ben finds out and walks out. Carole, on the urging of her father, must put things right with Randolph Laboratories.
16Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Ruth; George Pringle; Susan Waren; Bob Brooks
Credits
- Art
- Mike Sekowsky, penciller
- Mike Peppe , inker
- Editing
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Wartime Romances (St. John, 1951 series) #17 (September 1953) — What Love Is Really Like
Synopsis
Susan is Ruth's evil step-sister… stealing her boyfriend, running wild and using emotional blackmail to keep Ruth in line. But then she runs off with a sailor, causes a car accident and blames Ruth to prevent George finding out. And that's when Ruth meets Bob and discovers real love.
17Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Lois; Jane; Jim Miller; Vivian
Credits
- Art
- Cal Massey, line art [signed as Cal]
- Editing
- Archer St. John, editor
- Marion McDermott, editor
Reprint history
Synopsis
Lois has been bragging to her mates about being a man-killer. When they holiday together, it looks like the truth will be exposed. Lois tries to prove herself and quickly falls for Jim, the target of the bet with her mates. But he hears the truth and might never trust her.
18"Eddie! Must you look at other girls when you're with me?!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Rosie
- Genre
- Humour
Reprint history
- Based on
- Unknown
- Printed in
-
Romantic Rendezvous (Colour Comics, 1964 series) #3 ([July 1964?]) — Rosie
Synopsis
The blinkers on the horse give Rosie a solution for boyfriend Eddie's wandering eyes.
Notes
Subtitled "Stories of Love and Romance". Several stories in this issue have US city names replaced with Australian cities (Sydney, Perth).
Indicia
Printed by Kenmure Press Pty. Ltd., Cnr Derby and Wetherill Streets, Nth Lidcombe, for the proprietors Colour Comics Pty. Ltd., Sydney, and produced by the K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty. Ltd., 142 Clarence Street, Sydney. Gordon & Gotch (A'sia) Ltd., distributors for Australia and New Zealand.