Young Romance #202
DC Comics
United States
- Published
- November-December 1974
- Page count
- 100?
- Cover price
- 0.60 USD
- Colour
- Black & white
- Format
- Comic series
- GCD
- www.comics.org/issue/96448
Credits
- Editing
- Joe Simon
Allan Asherman (Assistant Editor)
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
Cover, 1 page
Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- JS-207
Credits
- Art
- various
Notes
cover illustrations taken from interior panels
1Featuring
- Code
- JS-208
Credits
- Art
- ? (illustration)
- Colours
- ? (illustration)
2Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- JS-209
Credits
- Pencils
- Jerry Grandenetti
- Inks
- Creig Flessel ?
Synopsis
Nick comes into the library where Sarah works every night to study but both are too shy to make the next move until Sarah's friends plot to make something happen.
3Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- JS-210
Credits
- Pencils
- Win Mortimer
Synopsis
Three girls try different ways of attracting Kevin, the new guy, but a chance encounter gives Phyllis the advantage.
4Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- JS-212
Credits
- Pencils
- Win Mortimer
- Inks
- Jack Abel
? - Editing
- Murray Boltinoff (original story)
Synopsis
Jill breaks up with her summer boyfriend Bruce when she learns he is engaged, but finds that she can't get him out of her mind when she returns home.
Notes
Original title: "Summer Time Romance!" Some re-inking to update hairstyles and other details.
5Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- JS-211
Reprint history
Synopsis
Sue comes up with a plan to casually meet the handsome new guy in her building.
6Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- JS-161
Credits
- Editing
- Jack Miller (original story)
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Falling in Love (DC, 1955 series) #11 (May-June 1957) — I'll Care for You! (hairstyles updated)
-
Young Romance (DC, 1963 series) #150 (October-November 1967) — I'll Care for You! (retitled)
- First print
-
Young Love (DC, 1963 series) #111 (August-September 1974) — I'll Take Care of You
- Also printed
-
Love Song Romances (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #78 ([August 1976?]) — I'll Take Care of You
-
Love Song Romances (Murray, 1978 series) #87 ([July 1979?]) — I'll Care for You!
Synopsis
When Peggy, the girl Noel loves, is in an accident, he thinks it's his chance to finally make her notice him.
Notes
Original title: "I'll Care for You!" Some re-inking to update hairstyles and other details. This story was also reprinted in Young Love #111 a few months earlier, perhaps due to an editorial oversight.
7Featuring
- Feature
- Paul -- the Other Side!
- Code
- JS-213
Credits
- Script
- ? [as Paul]
- Letters
- typeset
Notes
advice column
8Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- B-242
Credits
- Pencils
- Win Mortimer
- Inks
- Vince Colletta
- Editing
- Murray Boltinoff (original story)
Synopsis
Joan is embarrassed by a small mole on her cheek, but she knows she's found the right guy when he calls it a "beauty mark."
Notes
Original title: "How Can He Love Anyone Who Looks Like Me?"
9Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
Credits
- Inks
- Bernard Sachs ?
? - Editing
- ? (original story)
Reprint history
- First print
-
Heart Throbs (DC, 1957 series) #55 (August-September 1958) — Summer Heartbreak (retitled)
- Also printed
-
Girls' Romances (DC, 1950 series) #143 (September 1969) — Summer Heartbreak
Synopsis
Christine is determined not to fall in love while on vacation but then she meets Billy.
Notes
Original title: "Summer Heartbreak." Some re-inking to update hairstyles and other details.
10Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- B-123
Credits
- Pencils
- Jay Scott Pike ?
- Editing
- Murray Boltinoff (original story)
Reprint history
- First print
-
Girls' Romances (DC, 1950 series) #143 (September 1969) — The Matchmaker by Mail (retitled)
Synopsis
Cathy and Gig meet through a computer dating service and fall in love, even though the service later notifies them that a mistake was made and they are not compatible.
Notes
Original title: "The Matchmaker by Mail."
11Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- B-321
Credits
- Pencils
- John Rosenberger ?
- Inks
- Vince Colletta
Synopsis
Corinne accepts a date with Mike, a drummer in a rock band, but she really just wants a chance to meet Danny, the lead singer.
12Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
- Code
- B-263
Credits
- Pencils
- John Rosenberger ?
- Inks
- Vince Colletta
- Editing
- Murray Boltinoff (original story)
Reprint history
- First print
-
Girls' Romances (DC, 1950 series) #143 (September 1969) — A Lock on My Heart (retitled)
- Also printed
-
Man and Woman (Colour Comics, 1969? series) #1 ([October 1969?]) — A Lock on My Heart!
-
Falling in Love Romances (KG Murray, 1976 series) #90 ([April 1977?]) — Stray Cat
Synopsis
Debby falls in love with Dick, a starving artist, but she is frustrated with his lack of ambition.
Notes
Original title: "A Lock on My Heart!"
13Featuring
- Genre
- Romance
Credits
- Pencils
- Win Mortimer
- Inks
- Jack Abel
Synopsis
Pat gets involved in an office romance with Wally but quickly realizes her mistake.
Indicia
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