Man and Woman #23
The K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty Ltd
Australia.
Issue contents
Cover
Miss Kind Heart
Cover, 1 page
"Sue was always helping people... And this made her very popular with everybody... Except her boyfriend! Miss Kind Heart"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Shirley Jones (vignette)
Credits
- Art
- José Luis García-López, line art [as Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez]
- Colours
- , colourist
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- None, original Editor
Reprint history
1"Every Kiss... Every Thrill... From real life! Man and Woman--All Love--Twin Hearts Romantic Stories on sale at your favourite newsagent or bookstall NOW!"
Details
- Printed
- 1974 to 1978?
- Genre
- Romance
- More...
- Every Kiss… Every Thrill... [Man and Woman--All Love--Twin Hearts]
![Every Kiss… Every Thrill... [Man and Woman--All Love--Twin Hearts] (1974-1978?)](/image/gallery/202/every-kiss-every-thrill-man-and-woman--all-love--twin-hearts.jpg "Every Kiss… Every Thrill... [Man and Woman--All Love--Twin Hearts] (1974-1978?)")
2"Sue was always helping people…and this made her very popular with everybody…except her boyfriend!"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Sue; Dave; Nora Thurston; Mr. Thurston; Bob
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
- Editing
- , original Editor
Reprint history
Synopsis
Dave can't stand being second to Sue's good deeds, but her attempt to change makes it worse. Finally she dumps Dave and discovers that babysitting for the Thurstons has benefits.
3"I saw the way he looked at the girl in the casino!"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- D-2762
- Characters
- unnamed man; unnamed woman
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- Charles Nicholas, penciller
- Vince Alascia, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- George Wildman, original Editor
Reprint history
Synopsis
A worried wife wonders if her marriage is over because of the way her husband looked at another girl at a casino. He reassures her—the couple are on their honeymoon!
4"Why…oh why can't I get him out of my mind…out of my heart?"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Jan; Robert Wilton; Mrs. Fenton; Fred Roberts
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee, scripter [credited]
- Art
- John Buscema, penciller [credited]
- John Romita, inker [credited] (incorrectly)
- Frank Giacoia, inker [attributed] (actual inker)
- Joe Giella , inker (inking assistance)
- Editing
- Stan Lee, original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Our Love Story (Marvel, 1969 series) #2 (December 1969) — I Can't Forget You!
- Also printed
-
Our Love Story (Marvel, 1969 series) #13 (October 1971) — I Can't Forget You!
-
All Love Romantic Stories (Sport Magazine, 1972 series) #3 ([November 1972?]) — I Can't Forget You!
-
Our Love Story (Marvel, 1969 series) #34 (June 1975) — I Can't Forget You!
-
Our Love Story (Yaffa, 1982 series) #1 ([June 1982?]) — I Can't Forget You!
Synopsis
Jan's mother keeps trying to match her up with a boyfriend, but Jan can't forget her older boyfriend Fred Roberts. Finally, Jan's mother admits that her husband, who was killed in Korea, was 10 years older. She tells Jan to go back to Fred if she loves him. But after everything that happened, will Fred still love her?
Notes
This reprint removes the notice on the original splash page that the story is a sequel to "We Dare Not Marry!" in the last issue—Our Love Story (Marvel, 1969 series) #1 (October 1969).
5"I used to be just a girl in the shadows--a nobody! But soon I'd step out into the sunshine…I'd dazzle the whole world…"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Wendy Davies; Jerry Blake; Betty; Clare
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
- Editing
- , original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Valentine (IPC, 1968 series) 25 August 1973 (25 August 1973) — The Beautiful Illusion
- Unknown
Synopsis
Wendy decides on plastic surgery to fix her nose so that Jerry Blake notices her. She learns that beautiful people still get hurt.
Notes
This story is from a UK source.
6"Janice bought a fourposter bed--and ended up with a kingsized problem!"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Janice; Kev; P.C. Derry Wright
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
- Editing
- , original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
- Unknown
Synopsis
Janice falls in love with a fourposter bed, but it won't fit in her apartment and her boyfriend dumps her as crazy. When it is stolen, P.C. Derry helps her find it.
Notes
This story is from a UK source.
7"You can't be serious Margo…not wanting to see me again!"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Margo Morse; Roger Braxfield; Uncle John; Eve Ransom
Credits
- Writing
- Stan Lee , plotter
- Larry Lieber , scripter (script)
- Art
- Al Hartley , penciller
- Vince Colletta, inker
- Text
- John Duffy, letterer
- Editing
- Stan Lee, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
My Love (Marvel, 1969 series) #8 (November 1970) — Don't Love Me, Darling!
- Also printed
-
Love Confessions Illustrated (South Pacific/Jubilee, 1978) #38012 ([1978]) —Picture Stories of Romance — Don't Love Me, Darling
Synopsis
Margo dreams of a strong, adventurous he-man, but she can't help falling for playwright Roger who is nothing like what she expects.
Notes
This version of the story has been updated with contemporary clothing and hairstyles. The original was published in Love Romances (Marvel, 1949 series) #106 (July 1963).
8"It should have been a wonderful fortnight at the holiday camp."
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Sally Hall; Val; Wendy Blewett; Rudi Chalmers
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
- Editing
- , original Editor
Synopsis
Sally enters a beauty competition to win a night with celebrity Rudi Chalmers. She comes to regret what she does to Wendy in order to win.
Notes
This story is from a UK source.
9"Keep away from Julie, Steve. She's not for you!"
Featuring
- Feature
- A Dramatic Complete Romance...
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Julie; Steve; Sam; Nick; Lump
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
- Editing
- , original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
- Unknown
Synopsis
Julie was Sam's girl until he died attempting a stunt jump at the old airfield. Can Julie's new boy Steve escape Sam's shadow?
Notes
This story is from a UK source.
10"My arms flung out to Danny as if I were wildly reaching for the stars!"
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- [1041Z]
- Characters
- Rita; Danny; Phyllis
Credits
- Writing
- Robert Kanigher, scripter [credited]
- Art
- Kurt Schaffenberger, penciller [credited]
- Frank Giacoia, inker [credited]
- Text
- Artie Simek, letterer
- Editing
- Roy Thomas, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Our Love Story (Marvel, 1969 series) #19 (October 1972) — Running for Love!
- Also printed
-
Our Love Story (Marvel, 1969 series) #31 (December 1974) — Running for Love!
-
Secrets of Young Brides (Murray, 1982?) ([1982?]) — Running for Love!
Synopsis
Phyllis tries to look after her younger sister Rita, but Rita is looking for a man because she has a fantasy that their mother abandoned them to find love. When Rita discovers the truth about her mother, she also finds a man who does lover her.
11"It began as just another busy day for me, Hazel Page."
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Hazel Page; George
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- José Ortiz , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
- Editing
- , original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Valentine (IPC, 1968 series) 25 August 1973 (25 August 1973) — Sad… Happy… Day
- Unknown
Synopsis
When Hazel pick up George hitchhiking, she finds a kindred spirit, but he's trying to make up with his girlfriend.
Notes
This story is from a UK source.
12"Here we are in Paris, Jill…at the right café, on the right day, at the right time."
Featuring
- Feature
- A Mystery Romance
- Genre
- Romance
- Characters
- Jill Ross; Jean-Claude Mercier
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- , typeset
- Editing
- , original Editor
Synopsis
Jill met Jean-Claude while he was holidaying in England and learning English. Now, she is due to meet him at Easter in Paris.
Notes
This story is from a UK source.
13""I first read about their affair in Secret Romance library..." "My darling... Our love is just as wonderful as Magic Moment Romances." Secret Romance Library. Magic Moments Romances. Out now."
Details
- Printed
- 1973? to 1978
- Genre
- Romance
- More...
- Secret Romance Library. Magic Moments Romances
14"Love is.. 'Young Love', 'Heart to Heart', and 'Romantic Dreams' comics "He's the only boy I'll ever love--but--how can I tell my father?" How much drama can you take? Don't dare miss... These exciting comics at your news stand!"
Details
- Printed
- 1975?
- Genre
- Romance
- More...
- Love is.. 'Young Love' 'Heart to Heart' and 'Romantic Dreams' comics
Notes
Art by John Romita; letters Sam Rosen; script Stan Lee?
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Printed by Kenmure Press Pty. Ltd., 50 Derby Street, North Lidcombe, 2141.
Published by The K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty Ltd, 142 Clarence Street, Sydney, 2000.
Distributors: Gordon & Gotch (A/sia) Ltd, Melbourne,
The K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty Ltd, Sydney