Rom comic books issue 4

Cover pencils by Bernard Baily. "The Loneliest Night in the Week"; Beths fiancé Tom is in the Army and ships out for duty; Her former boyfriend John reappears and Beth remembers their good times together; Tom promises to come home on a weekend pass but cancels, so a bored Beth goes out with John. "Memories!"; Ruths husband is killed in the Korean War; Feeling depressed, she takes her doctors advice and goes to a cabin in Colorado for a vacation; Guide Paul is rude to her, but they are attracted to each other. "Town Girl"; Bea is snubbed by her high school friends when they enter college; she decides to stick to her own social class, the "town" people; When her boyfriend Randy quits his mechanic's job and enrolls in college, Bea opposes his plan; Now that Randy's a student, Bea fears shes losing him, so she monopolizes his free time. "Mix-Up" text story. "Security!"; After Pennys father dies, she and her mother are plunged into poverty; Penny grows up determined to be financially secure, and gets a job in an ad agency. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Naomichi Io. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

In spite of his best efforts, Hachiman still finds himself helping out his fellow students as a member of the Service Club. When delusional fantasy lover and fellow reject Zaimokuza tries to establish a "Playing Club," how will Hachiman, Yui, and Yukino handle his antics?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Naomichi Io. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

In spite of his best efforts, Hachiman still finds himself helping out his fellow students as a member of the Service Club. When delusional fantasy lover and fellow reject Zaimokuza tries to establish a "Playing Club," how will Hachiman, Yui, and Yukino handle his antics?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Ponkan 8. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

One of the bestselling light novel franchises in Japan brings high school cynicism face-to-face with youthful enthusiasm in this bittersweet comedy of errors! It's summer break, and Hachiman is continuing his leisurely life of solitude-until Miss Hiratsuka forces the Service Club back together to volunteer at a campground. For some reason, Hayama, Miura, and their crew of normies are there, too... Thus begins a compulsory, youthful season of fireworks, tests of courage, nighttime conversations, and bathhouse incidents, with no escape for Hachiman. Summer is indeed a minefield for the loner...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Stories and art by Alvin Hollingsworth, Rudy Palais and Roy Ald. Negro Romance is one of the first comics created by African-American artists, for an African-American readership. The series gained fame in modern times (as seen on PBS's History Detectives) as one of the few 1950s comics to portray Black characters in a non-stereotypical, realistic manner. Numbering continues from Negro Romance (1950 Fawcett) #3. College student Lloyd falls for Gloria and brings her into the family beauty business, but her insecure jealousy threatens their relationship. Edith doesn't tell fiance Don that she has a terminal condition, but her increasingly wild behavior signals him that something is wrong. Chorus girl Sara dates customer Bruce at the urging of her boss, but she didn't expect to fall in love, or that her boss had sinister motives. Possessed; Forever Yours; Come Home, My Heart; Love's Decoy. Final issue under this title; series continues (without the ethnic angle) as Romantic Secrets (1953 Charlton) #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - Guest-starring the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Al Milgrom. The Shi'ar Empire have been long allies of the Earth super-heroes known as the X-Men, but now they find themselves at odds with the Spaceknights of Galador. Seeking his hidden homeworld, Rom and his allies, the surviving members of the Spaceknight Squadron, are accused of invading Shi'ar space. Now, the weary Spaceknights must face those that even the X-Men could not defeat, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. It's Rom vs. Gladiator. Place your bets. This story continues in Rom #73. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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All text cover. Mostly reprinted fiction stories. Series features classic authors like Guy de Maupassant, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ambrose Bierce, etc. Cover price $0.25.

All text cover. Mostly reprinted fiction stories. Series features classic authors like Guy de Maupassant, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ambrose Bierce, etc. Cover price $0.25.

All text cover. Mostly reprinted fiction stories. Series features classic authors like Guy de Maupassant, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ambrose Bierce, etc. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Hy Fleishman and others. Torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart from Story Comics. Redheaded heiress Martha goes to a small town for anonymity, only to fall for a man who already has a girlfriend. During the Korean War, smitten nurse Nancy convinces blinded soldier Dennis that she's his girlfriend, also named Nancy. College coed Alice gets a reputation for giving her kisses away. I Was a Fool for Love; I Cheated for Love; Love Thief - My Sister; I Was Too Easy to Kiss; I Ran Away to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Thanks to Riris magic, Anzu is stuck spending her days fending off hot guys. But now an ugly specter from Kazukis past reappears, and even Anzu herself is put in physical danger! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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L.B. Cole cover. Ronald Reagan photo on cover. In order of appearance: "Toni Gay" art by Norman Nodel; "Ginger Snapp" art by Manny Stallman; "Midge Martin, Girl Reporter, Merriest of Merrie Madcap Misadventures"; and "Eve Adams in Incense Incident". Peter Lawford and June Allyson text articles with photos. Cover title states "School-Day Romances of Teen-Agers"; indicia states "School-Day Romances". Continues as Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #5. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Navy sailor Dan meets and woos Betty through the personals (like an online romance before computers), but on leave he learns that he's actually been communicating with Betty's younger sister, Peggy. Nelson and Beth get into a fight, and both risk their romance by having dinner with old flames. Returning veteran Rod adopts a young war refugee, but his fiancee Sandy isn't ready for that in any way - luckily, Anne is there for support. Wanted: A Mate; I Married a Bombshell; I Surrender; Shared Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Trevs Pheonix, Glenn Dakin, and Warren Pleece. Art by Trevs Phoenix, Bob Lynch, and Warren Pleece. Cover art by Trevs Phoenix. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Tales of love and melodrama from the early days of romance comics. Julia goes to work at a rest home and falls for her boss Ralph, but a dangerous incident causes Ralph to question everything about Julia. Virginia will do anything to advance her boyfriend Carl's engineering career, but bypassing safety regulations for a new bridge is taking things too far. When Enid admits to a crush on Jim, Jim's roommate Les works to get them together... in fact, maybe he's working a little too hard on it. When Love Is Gone; Tears for a Memory; Heart in the Clouds; My Yearning Heart. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Alex De Campi and Sarah Winifred Searle. Art by Trungles and Naomi Salman. Cover by Trungles. 'TREASURED' When a princess who won't grow up runs away from her castle, she's befriended by a dragon who promises to keep her safe from the horrors of adulthood. But a cage is a cage, even when it's gilded. With her family alienated and no knights riding to the rescue, can she ever get herself free? Drawn by TRUNGLES (Fauns & Faeries, Mirror Mirror). Backup comics story by SARAH WINIFRED SEARLE (Sparks, Fresh Romance) and prose story by NAOMI SALMAN. 44 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Cover photo of Gaby Andre and Steve Cochran. Stories and art by Bill Walsh, Dick Beck and Myron Fass. Numbering continues from Great Lover Romances (1951) #3. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Hollywood psychiatrist Anthony King helps Sam, a tough-guy actor who loses his gal Dee Dee when she realizes he's actually meek and shy. Professor Lark wants Sandy and Marsha to test his theory that kissing repeatedly causes couples to fall in love. Elizabeth loves romantic poetry, but poet Kent's new work doesn't find her favor. Buy Me That Man!; Dr. Anthony King: Mr. Tough; Young Lovers of the Past; Slightly Perfect; The Experimental Kiss; The History of the Engagement and Wedding Rings; Ode to a Brute. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.