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Heart Throbs #1

Aug 1949 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD
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"Spoiled Brat" kicks off in Heart Throbs #1 (1949), a 10-cent gem from Quality Comics, where stenographer Judy dreams of a wealthy future at Lake Shore Manor—only to fall for Marty, who’s playing the same game. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Paul Gustavson in a rare full-creator effort, the story unfolds with quiet charm as Judy and Marty navigate class and deception, their shared secret leading to a surprisingly honest ending. The cover by Bill Ward captures the era’s glamour, perfectly framing the tale’s mix of ambition and sincerity.

Contains 4 stories
Spoiled Brat
9 pp · Romance
Mona BarclayBill StuartMr. BarclayJillKennyCaptain Vickers

In the 1949 romance tale "Spoiled Brat," wealthy Mona’s luxury Caribbean cruise takes a sudden turn when a hurricane strands her on her father’s yacht. Her haughty demeanor keeps sailor Bill at arm’s length—until the storm forces them to rely on each other. As the skies clear, a quiet connection begins to form between them.

Ringside Heartbreak
6 pp · Romance, Sports
Laura HustonKayo CorbinRichardCurly (villain)Roxy (villain)

In "Ringside Heartbreak," teacher Laura finds herself torn between her love for boxer Kayo and her fear for his safety, urging him to retire from the ring. When she discovers his manager plans to drug him during a title fight, Laura races to warn him—just in time for Kayo to prove his strength and integrity in the ring.

Double Masquerade
8 pp · Romance
Judy LarkinMarty EldridgeLoisBill LarkinMr. LarkinMrs. LarkinMuttsy (a dog)

In "Double Masquerade," stenographer Judy sets out to find a wealthy husband during a vacation at Lake Shore Manor, where she meets Marty and begins a romance built on secrets. As their relationship deepens in Philadelphia, both hide their true financial situations—Judy pretending to be affluent, Marty pretending to be a man of means—until a moment of honesty reveals they’ve both been playing the same game.

Loveless
7 pp · Romance
Sibyl DrakeBuster Randolph [also as Buster Reade]Jasper T. RandolphFran ForbesJanie

In "Loveless," business executive Sibyl finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Buster, a new male employee whose charm and quiet confidence begin to change her world. As their connection deepens, a surprising twist reveals Buster’s true identity—and with it, a new chapter in both their lives.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $83
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $3,742*
CGC 9.6 none in existence
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $941*
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $456*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $358
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $238
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $173*
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $145*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $138*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $118*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $103*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $91*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $81*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $66*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $43*
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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker, letterer Paul Gustavson
cover pencils Bill Ward

Reprints

Reprinted in Heart Throbs #1 (1949), Buried Treasure #2 (1986), Torchy #2 (2009)

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