Love Journal (1951) comic books
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Issue #10
Published Oct 1951 by Our Publishing.- Cover oxidation, water damage.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Other items consigned by humble cow
Cover by Graham Ingels. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. "Carny girl" Trina falls for handsome local Keith after the carnival comes to Morristown. But to win his love, she must overcome the townies' prejudice against carnies. A woman who prides herself on her intellect thinks she's too smart to fall in love...and then she meets him. Bizarre cover by future EC legend Graham Ingels (or possibly Harry Anderson) was featured in Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics. Branded!; Too Smart For Love; S.O.S. For Love; Never Say Goodbye. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #16
Published 1952 by Our Publishing.- 5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Betty seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend, in an early story (and cute good-girl cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Elaine is torn between Vince, her childhood pal and would-be fiance, and wealthy playboy Roy. Gloria is ready to start dating her handsome neighbor Doug, until she meets Doug's fiancee Rosa. Plus an advice column on the dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Shameful Love; Ten O'Clock Town; SOS for Love!; I Tempted Fate. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #17
Published 1952 by Our Publishing.- 1.5" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. 4" cover tear. Cover oxidation.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Holly falls for Jon, but accidentally discovers that Jon's fiancee Sharon is only marrying him for his money. Holly asks Love Journal for advice, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Young Doug and Sally decide to get married, despite advice to the contrary, and soon regret it when they can't stop arguing with each other. Shy, reserved redhead Elaine can't bring herself to tell Roger that she loves him. Meant for Each Other!; A Ring on My Finger; SOS for Love!; Love Me as I AM! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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$795 LOVE JOURNAL # 17 ORBIT 1953 CGC 5.0 JOHN BUSCEMA COVER & ART SINGLE HIGHEST GR Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #25
Published Jun 1954 by Our Publishing.- Centerfold detached, chew-hole through book.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by Mort Leav and others. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In a complicated prison romance, redhead Terry, who works in the warden's office, falls for Doug, who's working to overturn the manslaughter charge against his girlfriend, prisoner Gail. Joan dates Walter to get Craig's attention, which works, but now Walter is ready to get serious with Joan. Joyce loves Cliff, but refuses to marry him because he doesn't earn enough to satisfy her dreams of luxury. Also featuring an unusual vintage ad for Catholic prayer beads filled with water from the Lourdes holy site. My Secret Desire; A Man of My Own; SOS Love in Distress; High Price on Love! Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
