Teen-Age Romances #34
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Asking for Trouble," high school student Mandy navigates the delicate balance between admiration and ambition when she forms a friendship with young teacher Rex, who’s pursuing a doctorate at State University. With Gloria’s intense rivalry adding tension, their bond deepens through shared moments and quiet support—until a public kiss after the prom forces a painful choice. The story, illustrated by Mike Sekowsky with inks by Mike Peppe, captures a fleeting, bittersweet moment of connection, with Matt Baker’s cover art perfectly framing the emotional stakes.
In this 1953 tale from Teen-Age Romances #34, Pat Nichols tries to keep his family together after his mother’s passing, welcoming his teenage sister Hilda into his home with his wife Grace. But Hilda’s sweet act hides a secret life—she’s secretly throwing wild parties with high school friends like Mike Darcy, Betty Turner, and Buzzy Neals, turning their quiet house into a whirlwind of teenage chaos. When one of those nights spirals out of control, the truth comes crashing down, threatening to unravel everything.
In "My Other Self," college student Cathy finds herself torn between her steady boyfriend Dave and the older, more mysterious Ken Fuller, whose charm draws her in despite his claim of being in love with someone else. As she tries to reinvent herself to win Ken’s affection, a sudden twist forces her to confront what she truly values in a relationship—before she loses herself entirely.
In a quiet high school hallway, Mandy Brenner finds herself drawn to her young teacher, Rex Matson, even as classmate Gloria Arnold makes no secret of her own interest. When Rex helps Mandy pursue a scholarship, their friendship deepens—leading to a prom night that changes everything. Now, with the past behind them, Mandy and Rex face a future where their feelings can finally be spoken aloud.
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↩ Reprints Wartime Romances #1 (1951)
Reprinted in Romance Without Tears #[nn] (2003)
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