CATALOG RECORD

True Secrets #23

Marvel · Series began 1950 · April 1954

Dates

pencils: Jay Scott Pike, Mike Sekowsky, Syd Shores, Al Eadeh, John Tartaglioneinks: Jay Scott Pike, Syd Shores, John Tartaglionecolors: Stan Goldberg

With This Ring · 5 pages
Department store executive Carol is asked to show Ralph, son of the owner, how the business operates. They fall in love, but Carol has "no time for romance in my life!" and thinks Ralph is just flirting with her. Eventually, she realises his love is true, and "being married to you is the only career I want now!"
Change of Heart · 6 pages
Secretary Amy is assigned to help engineering consultant Larry, who's designing a new machine for the factory where she works. Larry romances Amy, and her current boyfriend Walter sabotages his invention in revenge. This is exposed: Walter gets punched, Larry's machine now works fine, and Larry and Amy kiss.
Second Love--- · 2 pages
The Real Judy Leigh · 5 pages
Judy is popular with young men but hasn't found one to love. She meets newcomer Ted and there is a spark, but he's a book editor and she thinks she has to act like an intellectual to win him. This backfires because Ted wants a "sweet, lighthearted" wife. Judy apologises for her deception and they reconcile.
Too Shy for My Guy · 6 pages
Linda and Herb fall in love, but she's an introvert and dislikes parties and other social occasions. This causes problems because Herb is in public relations and has to entertain as part of his work. Linda decides to break up with him, and this distracts her so much that she forgets her shyness at a party and acts naturally. Everything will be fine from now on.