Rom comic books issue 4

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "Miss Stardust," art by Walter Johnson; Star, assistant to "Saturday Night Hit Parade" producer Al Pearce, is upset when her press agent boyfriend Tim flirts with aspiring singer Laura; Al and singer Bill Harrington give Star a makeover and promote her as a singing star to make Tim jealous; Tim gives Bill and Star incorrect directions to a private party where they are booked to perform, but proves he loves Star when she is in danger of drowning as a result. "Second Fiddle," pencils by Walter Johnson; Star college football player Dick dumps Babs for "campus coquette" Connie; After his shoulder is injured in an auto accident, Dick is off the team and Connie drops him. "Sammy Kaye" Star of the Month article. "Model Perfect," pencils by Walter Johnson; Model agency owner Harry Conover "discovers" Carol working in a store and hires her as a model; She begins to date middle-aged actor Darryl, unaware hes using her to restart his waning career; Carol breaks up with her fiancé Fred as a result, and he goes to Conover for help. "One-Sided Love," art by Walter Johnson; Tommy loves Karen but he tells her "marriage is not for me," and hints at something in his past; Karen later overhears Tommy being pressured into helping rob her fathers bank, where Tommy now works, and discovers Tommy is an ex-convict. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

52 page issue. Painted cover. In order of appearance: "I Wouldn't Share His Kisses" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #73; "One Fiancé Too Many" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #27; "Luxury Girl" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #61; "Love Menace" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #3; "Blinded by My Pride" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #6; and "Romance in the Rain" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #28. "Short-Cuts to Glamour: Petal-Soft Skin, Make-Up Magic..." text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #36, #51, and #61, as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #13, and as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #87. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Regular cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 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. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Imperial cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Wraparound cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jesse Blaze Snider. Art and Cover by Ryan Benjamin. They say you always hurt the ones you love. But in Romeo's case, he may have taken that a little too far and accidentally killed Whisper! That could mean a one-way ticket back to hell for Romeo and possibly the end of the world for everybody else. But Romeo might still have a chance to set things right...if he doesn't die from a broken heart first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Stories and art by Bernard Baily and Gwen Ross. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Dancers Mickey and Laura have a successful stage act as well as a romance, but when hes drafted, she fears their life together is at its end. Journalist Margarets plans for a nice, stable marriage with Ralph get sidetracked when she meets handsome, impulsive Ned, whos sailing around the world. Carla is determined to go to England to reunite with RAF pilot Ronnie, even if she has to play with the emotions of Ronnies friend Harry. My Desertion; Beyond the Horizon; Cupid on the Keys; Treachery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by John Mitchell, credited as John Starr. Art by Robert Webb and David Heames. Cover by Jack Kamen. Adventures of the Western hero Firehair, a white woman raised by the Dakota tribe. A white man gets the Mandan tribe to dress as Dakotas for a stage robbery; Firehair intervenes when a prospector is tricked into digging in Dakota burial grounds; Crooked traders plan on muscling in on the fur-trade business. Kiss of the Six-Gun Siren; Ambush At Mustang Mesa; Love Or Lead. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art. "The Kind Girls Fall For," art by Al Hartley; Janette took over her father's restaurant when he died; With the help of Charlie, she makes it a success; Janette hires Lee as a counterman but Charlie dislikes him because he's popular with the female employees. "Her Sinister Scheme," art by Ed Waldman; Karen agrees to marry her boss Don, but Don's younger sister Lynn tells Karen that Don had a previous girlfriend, Gladys; Karen becomes jealous until Don explains that Gladys is the sister of his hospitalised "war buddy." "Too Eager to Marry"; Fran is desperate to get married so she can move away from her lower-class family; She arranges to elope with Rick, but her brother's friend Van, a police detective, exposes Rick's scheme: the wedding would have been fake. "Crooner's Sweetheart," art by Ann Brewster; Betty helps her fiancé Kerry's singing career, rescuing him when he suffers from stage fright; Talent agent Earl signs Kerry to a contract and takes him to the big city; When Betty shows up for a visit, she sees Kerry has to drink to overcome his nerves. "Heartbreak Proposal," art by Lin Streeter; Sheila is lawyer Corey's secretary, but when her brother Dix embezzles money from his employer Bart, Bart threatens to have him jailed unless Sheila comes to work for him for 3 months and becomes his fiance. "Love Was His Game," art by Alice Kirkpatrick; Elise has a good job in the city but is lonely; She's attracted to her neighbor Martin, but they don't really know each other; Elise's co-worker Sara invites her for a weekend in the country, and Elise meets Sara's cousin Bob. "The Kind Girls Fall For" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #64; "Her Sinister Scheme"; "Too Eager to Marry" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #28 and Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #6; "Crooner's Sweetheart" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38a; "Heartbreak Proposal" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #5; and "Love Was His Game" art by Alice Kirkpatrick. "For Beauty's Sake: Alluring Lips..." text article partially reprinted in "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #54, "For Beauty's Sake..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #64, "The Most of Your Charms..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, and "Bring Out Your Best..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #2. "After the Beauty Contest" and "In an Indian Pueblo" text stories. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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(W) El Torres (A/CA) Jaime Martinez We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.' Father Brennan is powerless against the horde of demons. As protests against the Church increase and evil spreads in the nursing home, Sister Claire faces the terrible truth. Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by John Prentice. "The Love That I Needed"; After her parents are killed, 10-year-old Vicki is raised by her older married sister Rita; Rita convinces Vicki that all men, including her husband Al, are bad; As a young woman, Vicki goes to work for the government; Bill is her boss and he falls in love with Vicki. "I'll Know When I Find My Love," art by Paul Parker; Col. Adams tries to convince his daughter Georgia to marry one of the young Army officers under his command; Georgia runs off to the city and is befriended by sleazy Tony; She is nearly arrested in a raid on a gambling joint. "I Dare You to Love Me"; Georgie and her father operate a coastal mail boat in Florida; After her boyfriend Frank marries someone else, Georgie swears off men; They rescue Sam, whose boat sank, and he asks Georgie for a date. "He-Man Stuff" text story. "An Emperor's Love"; In 1866, as his short-lived Mexican empire crumbles, Maximilian sends his wife Carlotta back to Europe so she will be safe. "$100 Worth of Heartbreak," art by John Prentice; Steel factory worker Hank fights boxer Tiger Ames to earn $100 so he can marry Leila; However, she rejects the money and breaks up with him, because she hates fighting; Hank becomes a professional boxer and is managed by sexy heiress Irene. "Forgive Me, Kathleen"; As a child, Louise is jealous of her sister Kathleen; When they grow up, Louise continues her campaign of dislike and hostility. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Spanish Language reprint series. This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #42. 28 Pages, 6 1/2-in x 10-in, Full color.

Cover art by Janet Hetherington. Destine's Scream Date!; Destine accidentally sets up three dates on the same night with a vampire, a werewolf and a Frankenstein's monster. The Green-Eyed Monster!; Sam breaks up with Sunny to go out with Marcie. The Astounding Origin of the Masked Hurricane!; Larry Champion competes in a wrestling match then tries to save his family and friends from being kidnapped by aliens. Scripts and art by Janet Hetherington. Ad for Eternal Romance. 28 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.