Rom comic books issue 3

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Art by Walter Johnson, Manny Stallman, Ed Waldman and Louis Ravielli. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Actress Pat finds neither work nor love when she leaves show business; An engaged woman falls for her best friends boyfriend; Lana dislikes Red because he calls her Butch, but winds up falling in love with him anyway. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. Also featuring a nice contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. Heartbreak Alley!; My Stolen Romance; Fate Always Steps In!; Partners in Love; Blind Alley Romance. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: There is an I.W. reprint of this issue. Cover price $0.10.

"My Furlough Escapade," "Navy Blues," "I'll Wait For You Always," and "Paratrooper's Girl." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ferd Johnson. Stories and art by Ferd Johnson, Vernon Henkel, Phil Hustis, Chas. M. Quinlan, Paul McCarthy, Jack Ryan and Wood Cowan. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured reprints of 1940s comic strips. Detective Hank Smith, the master of disguise called the Masquerader, fights the criminal mastermind known as The Dwarf; Farm boy Jonathan Gallant becomes the high-seas hero The Corsair during the age of pirates; Streamer Kelly, a fireman detective, enters a boxing match as part of an investigation. Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton; Dotty Dripple; The Masquerader; Flipper; The Corsair; Gertie O'Grady; Streamer Kelly; Sissy. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan & W.G. Hargis, Ogden Whitney and unknown. Edith liked Johnny from the moment she saw him, but a haunting fear kept racing through her mind -- a fear of Frank and what he would do! Read..."Nobody Would Date Me" starring Charlie Peters, Edith Barker, Frank Fellows, Jack, Johnny Edwards and Principal White. Also featuring: "I Wanted Someone Else" starring Mr. Hendricks, Mrs. Craig, Nick Craig, Phillip Needham and Violet Lambert; "Why Must I Marry" starring Bill, Freddy, Gene, Gloria, Jimmy, Joyce, Norman Rogers, Peggy, Ralph and Tommy; and the retitled reprint story "How Could I Choose" starring Dr. Dennis Moran, Mrs. Maxwell, Lenore Maxwell and Reverend Hinchley. Plus: 1-page reprint text story "Blind Bargain" starring Al Palmer, Grant Guthrie and Julie Apley. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Jerry Grandenetti, Manny Stallman, John Giunta and Ed Waldman. Tales of romance at the university. Visiting coed Debra falls for penniless artist Jacques in France, but her family arrives to intervene; Jane reunites with the handsome musician she dated in college; A tragic accident results in Lorry and Tad being expelled from school and becoming town pariahs. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. My Latin Love; I Missed Love's Signals; Can Money Buy Love?; You're All I Ever Wanted; Reputation Thrown Away! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Dark Secret"; A few weeks before her wedding to Bob, Helen accepts a ride from Arthur, her friend Janes husband; Arthur gets fresh, Helen resists, the car wrecks, Arthur is killed, and Helen flees; The authorities know a woman was with Arthur and Jane says shell kill the woman if she finds her. "I Failed at Love"; Sharon is fascinated with high society, and thinks her mechanic boyfriend Jimmy is "Dull! Dull!"; Sharon has a crush on socialite David and turns down Jimmys marriage proposal; She meets and dates David; they fall in love, but Sharon is ashamed of her parents and Davids mother looks down on Sharon. "A Handful of Stars"; When Pete returns from the war, he tells his girlfriend Sonia hes not returning to his job as a miner--he plans to become a lawyer; Sonia doesnt want to wait 5 years to get married and Petes studying leaves little time for romance. "I Played at Marriage!"; Jay marries the "sheltered" Barbara, who thinks "this business of cooking, cleaning and being a wife" will be "real fun!"; Barbara is incompetent at housework and cooking and often shirks her duties, but when Jay is injured due to her carelessness, she changes her ways and "our home is now the well-regulated, orderly existence it should be." "Flight from Love"; Airline pilots Roger and Larry compete for the affections of stewardess Leslie; She chooses Roger and they become engaged; Larry reacts badly. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover of Robert Clarke and Mala Powers from RKO Pictures. Stories by unknown. Art by Myron Fass, Jack Sparling and unknown. Eddy, taxi driver, makes a point of picking up Alice at the same time, the same place, every Friday. Alice falls for Eddy until she realizes he will never be rich. Instead, she goes out with her boss, Mr. Wentworth. One night on their way home, Mr. Wentworth is too forward and Alice is rescued by the taxi driver, who is none other than Eddy in "I Found Love in a Taxi!" Plus: Dr. Anthony King, Hollywood Psychiatrist, in "Too Fat for Love!" Also featuring "Powerhouse of Deceit!" and "I Just Love Acting!" And: "Mind your P.Q.!" Personality Quiz; message from Glenn Ford with his picture about giving support to the Community Chest; Q&A with John Wayne, with illustration by Frank Frazetta; and tips for "Good Health for Teen Agers"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Raymond C. Krank and Gina Leahy. Stories and art by Jerry Walter, Linda Walter, Hilda Terry and Ogden Whitney. Kids' comics geared to the concerns of the 1940s teenage girl. A teen romance tale with illustrations by Ogden Whitney; Updates on then-current stars of film and music; Jazz musician Juke Janson learns his music promoter is using his broadcast to signal bank robbers. Cover photo of 1940s teen heartthrob Guy Madison. Who? When?; We Aim to Please; A Good Catch; Party Girls; T-E-E-N-S Spells a Lot of Things; Make a Plan; Popcorn for Two; Ribbon Roundup; How's Your Bike-Q?; Happy New Gear; Amusement Park; Susie Q. Smith; No Male for Peg; Pretty Pleasin'; Juke Janson; Like a Good Investment, Etiquette Pays; Honey; Men Are So Adolescent; Teena; Spring Preening; Wendy; Twenty Questions. 48 pages, Full Color.

Photo cover. Yesterday's Sweetheart starring Molly Adams, pencils by Alex Toth. Tootsie Roll ad, art by C.C. Beck. Forever Yours. Change of Heart. Eileen poem. Cupid Makes an Error text story. Rancho Pancho. Love Comes Calling, pencils by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Suzy 'n' Slim humor ½ page. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Prentice. "At the Snap of Her Finger," art by Bill Ely; Cora works in the bookshop owned by her cousin Eloise; Eloise warns Cora that author Hunt is dating her so he can use her as a character in his next novel. "Girl of Baltimore"; Edgar Allan Poe is admired by his young friend Virginia; When she grows up, they marry and he writes the poem "Annabel Lee" in her honor. "My Own Private Dream," art by Bernie Krigstein; Two pilots, one "by-the-book" and another "a reckless stunt flyer," go head to head to win the affections of Cathy Fulsom, and it doesn't help that she likes Brad over Dick. "Gloria Maltby's Style," art by Dick Briefer; Sally is famous society columnist Glorias secretary; Gloria convinces Sally to let her sell Sallys stories with Glorias name on them; Sally learns--from Jimmy, who works for the magazine that bought the stories—that Gloria is not giving her the full amount earned for them. "Intermission" text story. "My Wonderful - Yet Forbidden"; Jessicas sister Eve is selfish, lazy and a liar; When their mother suffers a heart attack, Eve tells Dr. Eric it was Jessicas fault; However, he soon discovers the truth. Eric and Jessica fall in love, and Eves mother tells Eve shes going to have to pull her own weight around the house from now on. "Father Dear Father," art by Jules Steiner; Dinnie's date Bixby accidentally locks her in the trunk of his beat-up car and is mistaken for a kidnapper; Bixby's bad luck continues, since Dinnie's father--who doesn't like Bixby--is a night-court judge. "His Kind of Love," art by John Prentice; City-slicker insurance salesman Charles arrives in Wyoming and is assigned to sell a policy to rancher Boyd; Charles and Boyds daughter Martha fall in love, although ranch foreman Dusty also loves her. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #14-17, Iron Man (1998-2004 3rd Series) #21-22, Peter Parker: Spider-Man (1999-2003) #11, and Juggernaut: The Eighth Day (1999).

Written by DAN JURGENS, KURT BUSIEK, ROGER STERN, HOWARD MACKIE and JOE CASEY. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR., MIKE MCKONE, LEE WEEKS, TOM GRUMMETT and TERRY SHOEMAKER. Cover by SEAN CHEN.

The writer who remade Thor for the 21st century continues the buildup in the "Eighth Day" event! Asgard's in shambles, Odin's not who he seems, and Enrakt the Enchanter has been following the thunder god far more closely than suspected! Thor also faces earthly foes in the Absorbing Man, Titania and the unstoppable Juggernaut...who GETS stopped by seven similar superhumans who want him as one of the new gods on the block!

Plus: subplots galore!

Guest-starring Spider-Man, Iron Man and Professor X!

Softcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "College Prom," art by Walter Johnson; Tex Beneke and his band arrive to play at the Colton College prom; Fran twists her ankle when she meets Tex and her boyfriend Don becomes jealous when he sees Tex with his arm around her; Fran and Don argue. Texs drummer has appendicitis and Don is enlisted to fill in. "Operation Jealousy," art by Charles Payne; Naval Academy midshipman Jim introduces his roommate Rod to Laura, but when Rod and Laura fall in love, Jim becomes angry; On sea maneuvers, Jim causes a collision and is put in the brig when they return to port; After Rod prevents Jim from running away, Rod refuses to snitch on his friend and is dismissed from the Academy. "Bill Lawrence" Star of the Month article. "Love Pirate," art by Walter Johnson; Lauras steady boyfriend Tom asks newcomer Sandra to the "Xmas Dance" so Laura attends with longtime suitor Larry instead; Suspecting Sandra is only interested in money and social position, Laura convinces her that Larry is a better catch and Sandra dumps Tom. "Plain Jane," art by John Sink; Jane wins a Hollywood contract in a beauty contest and sees it as her ticket out of her life of small-town drudgery; Her boyfriend George urges her to stay but she refuses; Once in Hollywood, Jane learns the "contract" was a hoax. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Act: Three!" Collects Empire of the Dead (2015 Marvel) Act Three #1-5. Written by George A. Romero. Art by Andrea Mutti. Cover by Francesco Mattina. It's zombies versus vampires - with desperate citizens caught in the crossfire - as the legendary George Romero unleashes the final chapter in his undead epic! Who is kidnapping the children of New York City, where are they taking them, and why? Meanwhile, Dr. Penny Jones has a nasty surprise coming her way when she conducts a zombie autopsy on Xavier. As Election Day looms, will Chandrake retain his rule, or will Chilly Dobbs have his day? And will the election even matter as the warring factions of rebels break through into the city? As Jo tries to make a break from the remote vampire compound, Detective Perez makes a terrifying discovery. It's the moment everyone's been waiting for: all-out zombie versus vampire warfare! Who will rule the Empire of the Dead? Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.99.

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Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Jack Sparling, Warren Kremer, Bob Powell and Doug Wildey. A romance anthology from Harvey, featuring stories from its 1950s teen romance comics. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Lip Service; Walk Out Smiling; A Night to Be Loved; Somebody Elses Girl; No Wedding Ring For Me!; Schoolboy Crush!; I was Ashamed of My Parents; What Do Boys Think of Girls?; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date! Final issue of the series. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Story by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith. Art by Tim Holtrop. Cover by Bill Bryan. A miniseries tie-in to Calibers Oz series, which takes place in a later, darker era than Dorothys first visit. Scraps the Patchwork Girl faces the choice between the Scarecrow, who sees her as beautiful, or helping the captured Freedom Fighters escape. Final issue of the series; storyline continues in Calibers Oz #1. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

In Love with His Ranch Boss, pencils by Bill Draut. Desperado's Lady, pencils by Leonard Starr. Love at the County Fair, pencils by Vic Donahue. Partner or Sweetheart? text story. The Cowgirl and the Sheepherder, art by John Severin. Our Love Wore Six-Guns, art by Jack Kirby. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Beck. Stories and art by Ed Goldfarb and Dick Beck. More torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart. Redheaded Gerry is looking for the perfect man, and she dismisses several very good men in the process. For convoluted reasons, Mona must marry Hal for a "Bride of the Year" media event, even though they can't stand each other. Nurse Lora falls for handsome patient Guy, but can't bear to tell him she's an ex-con. Second Best; Loveless Honeymoon; The Fall-and Rise-of a Co-Ed; The Past Is My Undoing; Too Old For Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of love and melodrama from the early days of romance comics. After a failed romance, a woman wonders if she can ever love again. Caroline has always lived in poverty, but even so, she's not sure if she wants to marry merchant seaman Rory and become a sailor's wife. Verne rises up from an impoverished background to become a successful dress designer, but her perfectionism and workaholic nature threaten her relationship with Hal. Phantom Embrace; Courtship Customs of Old; Whisper to Me of Love; A Ranger Came Riding; The Intolerant Heart. Final issue under this title; series continues under the slightly altered title True Tales of Romance (1950) #4. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

52 page issue. Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "The Whole Town Talked" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #60; "Love Left Out" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #24; "Romance Wrecker" art by Ann Brewster, reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #2; "Don't Break My Heart Again" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #75; "Dime-A-Dance Girl" art by Bob Peterson, reprinted in Love At First Sight (1949) #26; and "Outsider!" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #6. "Short-Cuts to Glamor: Perfume for Allure..." text article reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #62, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #24, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #64, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #33, and "For A More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #5, and partially reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 29 (1951) #3. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Regular cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. Caligula is no longer the only demon besieging the heart of Rome. The demon child Nero has manipulated his way to the line of the emperor and his evil has begun to overtake those closest to him. While deep beneath the city, Caligula lures Laurentius into a web of vile writhing carnage. The future of Rome has never been so entwined about the whims of monsters as it is now. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Gore cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. Caligula is no longer the only demon besieging the heart of Rome. The demon child Nero has manipulated his way to the line of the emperor and his evil has begun to overtake those closest to him. While deep beneath the city, Caligula lures Laurentius into a web of vile writhing carnage. The future of Rome has never been so entwined about the whims of monsters as it is now. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Imperial cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. Caligula is no longer the only demon besieging the heart of Rome. The demon child Nero has manipulated his way to the line of the emperor and his evil has begun to overtake those closest to him. While deep beneath the city, Caligula lures Laurentius into a web of vile writhing carnage. The future of Rome has never been so entwined about the whims of monsters as it is now. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Wraparound cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. Caligula is no longer the only demon besieging the heart of Rome. The demon child Nero has manipulated his way to the line of the emperor and his evil has begun to overtake those closest to him. While deep beneath the city, Caligula lures Laurentius into a web of vile writhing carnage. The future of Rome has never been so entwined about the whims of monsters as it is now. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Uncredited romance stories with posed photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.15.

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Written by Jesse Blaze Snider. Art and Cover by Ryan Benjamin. When running away from a gang of sadistic vampires who want to disembowel you and the girl you love, it's always best to have a 'Plan B.' Too bad our hero Romeo didn't think of that before this issue. Now, he's got to pick himself up off the ground and figure out what to do. That might be a little harder than usual, though, since he had a leg shot off last issue. It's just not his day. 32 pages. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.

Photo cover. "The Penthouse," pencils by Wally Wood; Typist Laura is engaged to Fred but dreams of someday becoming rich and famous enough to live in a penthouse; She schemes to work her way up in life, using flattery and deceit to eventually become an associate producer on a play written by Steven; However, this causes her to neglect her family and Fred. "No Short Cut to Love"; Alice and Frank both work in a factory; They fall in love, although Frank is upset with Alices impulsiveness and her belief that "something will always turn up" to solve her problems; Frank loses an order and thus a promotion which would have allowed them to get married. "Destiny" text story by Walda Paine. "House for Sale" text story. "Memory of Tim"; Pianist Elaine leaves the city after her younger brother Tim is killed in a traffic accident; She moves to the country and falls in love with cabinet maker Andy; However, Andy is the unofficial guardian of orphan boy Joel, and while Elaine likes him, the youngster reminds her too much of Tim. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lizabeth Scott and Robert Cummings. Stories and art by Kenneth Fitch, Milt Hammer, Ken Battefield, Jay Disbrow and Bernard Baily. A combination of romance comics and celebrity gossip from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Actors find themselves faced with the choice between stardom or romance. Sheriff Ed falls for Sylvia, but his old childhood rival Wilson makes trouble for them both. A comics biography of movie legend Douglas Fairbanks Sr., plus mini-bios of Lizabeth Scott and Robert Cummings, stars of the 1950 film "Paid in Full." Love or Box Office; Hammertoons; The Bitter Medicine; Lizabeth Scott; Robert Cummings; Douglas Fairbanks; Shadows; The Beauty Scar. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.