Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) comic books

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $55.00 View scans Centerfold detached. 1/4" Spine split from top. Staple rust.

Stories and art by Mort Leav, Dorothy Woolfolk, Art Peddy, Ed Robbins, Herb Siegal, Burt Frohman and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Aspiring opera singer Mona falls for jazz musician Jerry, but her unrealistic dreams of music stardom drive them apart. Amnesiac Lois learns the truth about her past and her lost love Stephen. Sally is torn between rough-and-tumble Rocky and handsome but deceptive Paul, whom she meets at the country club. Plus "Ray Mann" advises girls not to be a gossip or a "date snatcher." I Lied To My Heart; Miss X: The Girl Without a Past; Be Honest: Are You a Moral Marauder?; Prescription For Happiness; Movie Crazy; I Hated Men. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bill Everett, John Rosenberger and Paul Parker. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Janet dates airline mechanic Hal, unaware that he's actually a test pilot, until the dramatic first flight of her father's new plane. Nancy dances in a nightclub and learns hard lessons about love and work, in one of three stories in this issue illustrated by Marvel legend Bill Everett. In another Everett story, fisherman Jim settles down to run a tour-boat business with Meg, until Meg's brother needs rescue from a ship in trouble. Never Love a Pilot!; Too Young For Love; Waiting For Larry; Prescription for Happiness; Love in a Storm; Spoiled Darling. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $20.89 or Best Offer View scan INCOMPLETE. Pieces missing, affects story and art. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Stories and art by John Buscema, Harry Anderson, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Wilma is torn between life on the farm with Gil or her new job in the city with Paul, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Janie teaches handsome Cary to love again after he was jilted by Isobel - but then Isobel returns. After losing two men in two separate accidents, Ellen is understandably reluctant to let Toby get close. Forbidden to Love; My Kisses Brought Death!; Prescription for Happiness; The Right Man for Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, Harry Anderson, Syd Shores and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Viola drives away everyone with her withering commentary, including her boyfriend, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Shelley falls for fun-loving Dennis, but his irresponsible nature gets her fired from the bank. Cruise passenger Lisa falls for ship steward Jeff, but he makes some unfortunate assumptions about her motives. Darling, Theres No Tomorrow!; A Heart Like Stone!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Passions Whirlpool! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $46.00 View scans Staple rust. Rust migration. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, Sid Greene and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Janie struggles with social anxiety and alcoholism, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew "Two Loves Have I," in which Mary is torn between brothers Bob and Kent. Sheila finds that boxer Davey gets further away from her the more successful he is in the ring. Fighting Heart!; Two Loves Have I!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; My Secret Shame! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.