First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) comic books

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Cover art by Al Avison. "I Sinned Against Love"; Gail schemes to make her wealthy high school boyfriend Ron propose to her before hes inducted into the Army; They elope but keep it a secret from everyone; While Ron is gone, Gail gets an office job in another town and falls in love with her boss Frank. "The Luckiest Girl in Town" text story. "Dangerous Deception!", art by Tom Hickey; Secretary Ginny loves her boss Ted; She disguises herself and attends a masquerade ball so she can flirt with him; They fall in love but Ginny reveals her true identity when she helps Ted rescue valuable files from a fire that threatens their office. Strange Romantic Customs fact page. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Starved for Love!", art by Bob Powell; Lauries parents are too busy to give her love and affection; Even though she doesnt love fellow student Bill, she continues to date him because he has a close-knit family and she basks in that atmosphere. "The Choice Was Mine" text story. "Fool's Paradise," art by Jack Sparling; Office worker Connie is hired as a roller derby skater and is trained by Don, but she rejects his romantic overtures to concentrate on her career; However, she makes an exception for wealthy Michael: they date and fall in love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Avison. "Love Above All!", art by Bob Powell; Angela graduates from high school and is trained by tennis pro Laura; Discarding her boyfriend Glen, Angela flirts with sportswriter Walt to further her career, even though she knows Laura loves him; However, Angela challenges Laura to a match and Walt realizes she is only using him. "Double Desire"; Jack and Dale are partners in an ad agency and are dating Sue and Mike, respectively; Dale suspects Mike is cheating on her with Sue, and breaks up with him; Jack and Dale pretend to be lovers to make Mike and Sue jealous. "Doomed To Heartbreak" text story. Strange Romantic Customs fact page. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "A Stranger's Kiss," art by Jack Sparling; Office worker Joan takes her vacation at fancy Manor Lodge, hoping to find a rich husband; On the train, she meets Hal and they hit it off, but hes "only an insurance agent" and she wants more. "Dream for Sale" text story. "He Wanted Too Much!", art by Al Avison; Mary is the private secretary of gambler Rocky, and is his girlfriend as well; He encourages her to date college basketball player Nick and prevent him from playing in a big game. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Love Above All!", art by Bob Powell; Angela graduates from high school and is trained by tennis pro Laura; Discarding her boyfriend Glen, Angela flirts with sportswriter Walt to further her career, even though she knows Laura loves him; However, Angela challenges Laura to a match and Walt realizes she is only using him. "Double Desire"; Jack and Dale are partners in an ad agency and are dating Sue and Mike, respectively; Dale suspects Mike is cheating on her with Sue, and breaks up with him; Jack and Dale pretend to be lovers to make Mike and Sue jealous. "A Bit of Womanly Intrigue" text story. Strange Romantic Customs fact page. "A Stranger's Kiss," art by Jack Sparling; Office worker Joan takes her vacation at fancy Manor Lodge, hoping to find a rich husband; On the train, she meets Hal and they hit it off, but hes "only an insurance agent" and she wants more; At the lodge, she makes a play for wealthy Poynton, then discovers Hal is working at the resort for the summer. Dream for Sale" text story. "I Wanted True Love!", art by Al Avison; Mary is the private secretary of gambler Rocky, and is his girlfriend as well; He encourages her to date college basketball player Nick and prevent him from playing in a big game; Mary changes her mind and gets Nick to the arena in time. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by John Prentice, Al Avison, Bill Draut and Joe Certa. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Redhead Pam loves poor but talented artist Tom (who dresses like Silver Age Jimmy Olsen), and is mocked by her wealthy beau Howard. A girl from the docks watches her family and the man she loves battle corruption, in an On the Waterfront-style story. Roz and Larry work at an ad agency and fall in love, but because the company wont employ married couples, Roz is forced to choose between work and love. The Shadow Between Us; The Best Man; Sports Scene; Dangerous Moment; Portrait of Love; Bad For Me; Acceptable Accessories!; I Bargained with Love! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Forbidden to Love Him!", art by Bill Draut; Susan falls in love with John, but is shocked when he admits hes an American Indian; She accepts his marriage proposal but her parents are violently prejudiced and beat Susan when she refuses to stop seeing him; However, when John speaks at a bond rally and reveals that he won the Medal of Honor, Susans parents and the rest of the townspeople change their minds about him. "Love for Sale!" text story." Don't Be Dominating!", art by Tom Hickey; Advice how to treat a boyfriend. "My Heart's Desire," art by Bob Powell; To save her brother Jimmy from jail, secretary Kit is forced to take a job as a scantily-clad "hostess" for Rudy, whose skating rink is a front for crooked activities; Kit falls in love with U.S. Navy sailor Steve but Rudy compels her to act like a slut in front of him. "Love Was Found Wanting," art by Tom Hickey; Pegs soldier boyfriend Hal is deployed overseas but doesnt write to her; A friend convinces her to go on a double-date, but when her escort makes a pass, Peg says "I never want any man but Hal to touch me!"; When shes rescued in the woods by hunter Larry, Peg gives in to her feelings and they kiss. "Broken Prom Date" text story. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "Your Kiss"; Marcia dates many men, dropping each one for a better "prospect"; even after accepting an engagement ring from Brad, she flaunts herself to others; Marcia dumps Brad when she meets Frank, whom she really loves; However, Brad uses her for sex and then says "its been lots of fun, kid" and tells her hes moving to another country. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Draut. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Warren Kremer and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes advice to readers and tales of love and heartbreak. Pragmatic Ann seeks money and security, but can't help falling for Paul, who offers neither. Widow Tracy realizes she loves handsome boss Morgan when she sees him with flighty gold-digger Kathy. Scheming redhead Lorraine feels resentful of her sister's New York lifestyle and decides to steal her boyfriend Pete. Plus a page on 1950s fashion fads that's a real time capsule of the era. No Promises for Me; Summer Storm; Fashion Fads!; Heart of Stone; The Love I Lost; New Girl in Town; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; ...If You Love Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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First 12-cent cover price. "The Boy Loves You When...", art by Tom Hickey; How to know when a boy really loves you. "All's Fair in Love" text story. "Cupid's Corner"; Fragments of love poems by Evelyn Underhill, Edgar Allan Poe, and Sir Walter Scott. Sad Sack house ad. "Nobody's Sweetheart"; High school athlete Barbara is sensitive about her femininity and lack of dates; Clark offers her a full scholarship to State U. but she says shes going to an all-girl college out of state; Clark says "boys like their girls dainty, feminine" and Barbara undergoes a makeover, hoping to attract fellow student Jack. "Don't Rush Love---Patience, Patience!" text story. Little Audrey house ad. "All That Love--And Nothing in the Bank!" text story. Mutt and Jeff house ad. "Dungaree Doll"; When her father becomes an invalid, Casey has to take over his gas station and feels shes lost her femininity; She exaggerates the mechanical problems with Nicks auto to keep him in town. "My Own Rival!", art by John Sink; Ann turns down the marriage proposal of Ches because hes just a small-town grocery clerk and she wants financial security and luxuries; Ann moves to the city and gets a job; she dates many men but cannot find one who is both interesting and well-off; Returning home for her sisters wedding, Ann meets Ches again and realizes he is the man she should have chosen. "Cry for Love," art by Bob Powell; Orphaned Diane has no social life in high school because she works in her aunts boarding house after school; She rescues former boxer Pete when he jumps off a train; With the aid of railroad worker Frank, Diane encourages Pete to resume his boxing career. "Reckless Romance"; Betty has a crush on pilot Dick and takes flying lessons to be near him, but shes not a good student; Dick has recurring attacks of malaria from his wartime service. "Don't Be Dominating," art by Tom Hickey; Advice to women: "a bossy, dominating gal usually ends up being a lonely gal!" "It's a Date!", art by Tom Hickey; Advice to young women about how to act on a date. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.