Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) comic books

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Edvard Moritz, Leo Morey, Shelly Moldoff, Ed Moline, Ogden Whitney and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Red-haired Lydia resists her fathers demands to marry a man from their fishing village, instead falling for a visiting artist; A nurse falls for the handsome doctor she works with, but he loves somebody else; Miles promises his dying uncle that he will never trust a woman with his heart. My Hidden Heart!; Arranged Marriage; Professional Nurse!; The New Floorwalker; A Lesson in Romance!; Never Trust a Woman! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A girl with an innocent reputation disguises herself to win the fellow she loves; Advice on how to become the kind of girl your guy likes; A rough-and-tumble cab driver wins a womans heart. Little Miss Innocent!; Heart of a Cab Driver!; Big Town Hick!; Be His Kind of Girl; Is He Slow to Speak?; Whom Do I Love?; Decision in the Jungle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman falls in love with a musician whos dedicated to his clarinet (a story that includes the line Dad wants me to go to Harvard – and they dont allow girls there!); In romantic Venice, Bill feels hes not good enough for Jean; Advice on using accessories (in this case, a pillbox hat with a veil) to accentuate your appearance. Second Fiddle to a Clarinet; Love Makes You Tongue-Tied; I Was Jilted; Summer Storm; Strictly Business!; The Added Things! Remembered Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Heart's Dilemma," "Calculating Heart," "Love on the Shelf," "How to Find Your Mate," "Love Token," and "MIrror, Morror, on the Wall!" Cover price $0.10.

"Be Still, My Heart," "A Matter of Faith," and "Past Indefinite." Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Harry Lazarus and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Childhood friends Jane and Phyllis compete for the same man in adulthood; Advice on becoming the type of woman men will like; Wendy falls for a failed writer, and cant get him out of her mind after her own fortunes change. Love Thief!; Flowers for Romance; What Type Are You?; What's Morse Code for Love?; I Loved a Failure!; Kid Sister! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A girl dates an older fellow and gets a lot of pushback on her age; Advice on the second date; A female scientist falls for her handsome co-worker, but hes only interested in science. Woman Hater!; The Way to a Man's Heart!; You're Not Old Enough!; Upper Class Kisses; Second Date!; Doctor, Darling.... 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Ellen feels love for her deceased husbands partner, but he knows a secret about the past; A champion skier is torn between a European count and her childhood sweetheart; A short history of romance through the ages. My Husband's Partner!; Cook's Romance; Love Me Forever!; The World's Most Dangerous Game!; Station L-O-V-E Broadcasting!; Doubtful Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Forte and Odgen Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman is able to bring a strong man to tears; Circus performers find love; A runaway dog helps a woman find romance. Brain Or Brawn?; She's Wrong For You; Nurses Dilemma; Why Can't I Get a Man?; Television Feud; Romance Under the Big Top; Lost, One Dog... and a Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald, John Rosenberger and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman cant stop thinking about the man who got away; Susie meets a man on a train and isnt sure if she loves him or fears him; Advice on securing a marriage proposal. The Man Who Got Away!; Little Hick; Moods Can Be Dangerous!; Man On A Train! Just For Love!; How To Make Him Propose!; Heart of a Nurse! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman feels like she ruins every romance she gets involved with; Julie finds herself competing with a dead woman for a mans love; Advice on the pros and cons of playing hard to get. What's Ambition, Anyway?; Showoff; Haunted Love; Man's Man; Hard to Get!; Romance-Ruiner! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes and Norman Fruman. Art by John Rosenberger and Pete Costanza. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman gets involved with the wrong man; Babs must choose between a wealthy suitor and her childhood sweetheart; A reporter falls in love with the pro golfer she secretly exposed in a pseudonymous story. The Type That's Poison!; Old Maid; Everything or Nothing!; Meet the Right Guy; Reporter's Romance!; She's Prettier Than You! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Howard Alexander. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A genius falls in love; Advice on not getting a bad reputation; A woman debates whether to date the executive she works for. Love Affair of a Genius!; New Neighbor; How to Get Yourself a Reputation!; Don't Get Mad, Lover!; I Don't Go Out with Executives!; Substitute Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Howard Alexander. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman lies about her poverty-stricken past to her man; Viola denies herself romance because of her health problems, until she encounters a man she cant resist; Kate meets a handsome doctor after breaking her leg in a skiing accident. The Girl Who Couldn't Marry!; Romantic Discipline; Cupid's Aide!; Heart of a Phoney!; What's Wrong with Women?; Fortunate Accident!; Are You Up-to-Date? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Pete Costanza and Vince Colletta. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A female private eye falls for a man she thinks is a crook; Sally ruins her date when she becomes the life of the party; An artist falls for the rootless wanderer who models for her. Love of a Private Eye!; Old-Fashioned Girl; The Right Man; The Man of My Dreams!; Romance Ruiner!; Different Kind of Woman!; Love Tells the Truth!; The Man from Nowhere! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger, Pete Costanza, Al Williamson and Angelo Torres. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Ruth leaves her small town of Tickle Falls and goes to New York for romance and adventure, but Tickle Falls isnt done with her yet; A woman is full of angst after her childhood sweetheart becomes a successful composer; Harriet fears braces will make her unattractive to men, but her handsome dentist thinks otherwise. Featuring art by EC legend Al Williamson and Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Two of a Kind!; Indifferent; Duet for Old Lovers; Too Many Dates; A Dream Romance!; Braced for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Vince Colletta, Art Gates and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman meets new men while her fisherman boyfriend is away at sea; Karen despairs of ever finding love because of her average looks; Advice on saying the right thing to the right guy. Seaside Sweetheart!; Stranger in a Park; When Hearts Collide!; That One-and-Only Man!; The Kind Men Hate; Ugly Duckling!; Say the Right Things! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A superstitious woman thinks destiny is calling when she meets a handsome cop; Nell, Margo and Lucy compete for the attention of the one eligible bachelor at their vacation resort; Advice on false standards and watching what you say. Featuring art by Superman and Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. Superstitious Sweetheart; Watch the Things You Say!; Women Should Know Their Place; What's Your Romantic I.Q?; Don't Have False Standards!; Proud Girl; Dangerous Woman. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Pete Costanza, Charles Nicholas and John Rosenberger. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Carol meets a succession of possible mates while taking a bus to New York; Women drive away their boyfriends by trying to change them; Advice on not trying too hard to impress a man. Young Man on a Bus!; Sensible Girl; The Kind Men Jilt; Don't Try Too Hard!; Just Like in the Movies; Doubtful Love? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. 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 of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Jennifer goes in search of a wealthy husband, but falls in love with the bellhop at the Honeymoon Hotel; A woman gets a job in the glamorous new world of television, but cant find a nice honest man like she knew back in her hometown; Laura falls in love with a scientist studying rare tropical diseases, and when she catches a fever, it turns out hes got the cure. Another Woman's Man!; That Gorgeous Green Dress; Husband-Hunter; Latin for Lovers; Tune in on Channel Love!; Someone of My Own! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; An average-looking woman reunites with the only man who saw her inner beauty; Corinne and Lucia feud over a renovated cottage and the man who goes with it. Boss of the Roost!; Don't Have False Standards!; Girl in the Ivory Castle; Plain Girl!; Soul Mates; You've Got to Know a Man!; Different Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Pete Costanza and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Race-fixing charges threaten the romance of a wealthy debutante and a talented but poor jockey; Laura waits for fate to bring her the perfect man; Advice on not scaring off prospective boyfriends by being too needy or bossy. Racing Hearts!; Don't Scare Him Off!; Ring My Doorbell; Fate at First Site!; Romantic Raffle; Don't Be Too Masterful!; A Man for Cindy! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Susannas blind date turns out to be the handsome stranger she cant stand (whose name is Gene Simmons). A woman who loves hats cant forgive the handsome man who destroyed her favorite one; Advice on not valuing wealth over kindness in a mate. Kiss in the Dark!; Scaredy-Cat; Dizzy Hat!; Don't Have False Standards!; Mutual Hatred; 16-Cylinder Heartbreak! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Toby feels guilt over the one who got away; A woman seeks cosmetic surgery, back when that was still a new thing; Romance blooms in the bowling lanes. A Heart Bowled Over; The Inner Beauty. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman who fears men finally meets one she cant bring herself to run away from; College students deny their feelings for each other, because theyve set their sights on other people; Dating dos and donts. Those Awful Young Men!; Not for Each Other! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.