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Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) comic books

  • Issue #52
    Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 52
    • Staples added (not manufacturing).

    Numbering continued from Lovelorn (1950) #51. Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: True! Unexpurgated! "I Sold My Baby!" -- the shocking confession of a woman who sinned...and dares to tell all! Plus: 1-page text story "Partners for Life!"; "That Extra-Special Man!"; 1-page text story "Final Date"; 2-pager "Baby, You're Not the Girl for Me If..."; "Pete's Girl!"; and 1-pager "How We Met"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #53
    Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 53
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4236070003
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Staples replaced. Centerfold detached. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
      Other items consigned by humble cow
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split with splitting to interior wraps.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
      Other items consigned by Bud Plant

    Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Edmond Good and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: The shocking truth! A woman's awful problem -- "Heart of a Drunkard!" Plus: 1-page text story "Hospital Romance"; 2-pager "That Little Spark!"; "How to Get Yourself Talked About!"; 1-page text story "A Matter of Finance"; and "Imitation of Love" with art by Edmond Good. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #54
    Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 54
    • Interior Complete. Full spine split. Cover detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: Her dream of romance was shattered, this girl from..."The Wrong Side of the Tracks!" Read this amazing love story! Plus: 1-page text story "Big Red Apple"; 1-pager "Hate at First Sight!"; "What Price Pride?"; 1-page text story "Loves Me, Loves Me Not!"; and "Readin' Writin' and Romance!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #73
    • 1/2" Spine split from top. 4" Tear to front cover.

    Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Pete Costanza and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: No woman's taking away his freedom! In that case...they're through! Think you've got man problems? Read what Mary Collins faced in "Over 21!" Plus: "Those New York Men!"; 1-page text story "Old-Fashioned Girls"; "Clothes Can Make the Man...Run!" with art by Pete Costanza; 1-page text story "Vacuum Cleaner Juliet"; 1-pager "Invitation!"; and "You Can't Own Him!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #109
    Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 109

    Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Buscema, Kurt Schaffenberger, George Klein and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Girl genius Virginia falls for an average joe the week before her arranged marriage; A woman goes on safari to meet men, but her handsome guide is afraid of animals; Advice on the right places to meet the right men. Featuring art by legendary Conan artist John Buscema, and Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Tessie Loves Butch!; Superstitious; The Right Places!; Sentimental Safari!; Get Away from Men; Story of my Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #110
    Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 110

    Painted cover by John Rosenberger. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Beautiful book editor Ava resists the advances of author Michael; A man who hates fish falls for a woman who works with fish in a pet shop. In a fun 50s time capsule, respectable doctor Benjamin lets beautiful family friend Cindy stay at his New York apartment, but it turns out shes a member of the radical Beat generation. A Certain Kind of Man!; Birthday Present; A Memory of Love!; Fish Story Romance!; Tough Guy; Beat Romance!; Against All Odds! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.