ROM comic books issue 10

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Michael Golden cover. Tracking his stolen Neutralizer to Project Safeguard, Rom descends on Washington D.C. Mistaking the gleaming Spaceknight for some sort of attack the United States Air Force respond in kind. Once again Rom is attacked by those he has come to save. Even a Spaceknight's patience has its limits in "Warrior over Washington!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

They were worlds apart, yet their hearts could be no closer when he said..."Leave Me, My Love," the cover-featured 9 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Second Sweetheart" written by Natalie Krigstein; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 8 page story "Immune to Love"; 9 page story "Imprisoned Heart"; 1 page Carol filler "Tennis and Love"; 9 page story "Exile from Happiness"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Linda and Larry filler "Dream Hero"; 1 page poem "Jenny" by Leigh Hunt. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina. Cover by Drew Moss. Interlude. In Rom's time on Earth, he's affected lives both good and bad. See just how bad in this perfect jumping-on point and prelude to into Rom's next great storyline, 'Long Roads to Ruin!' Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina. Cover by John Stanisci. Interlude. In Rom's time on Earth, he's affected lives both good and bad. See just how bad in this perfect jumping-on point and prelude to into Rom's next great storyline, 'Long Roads to Ruin!' 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina. Cover by Drew Moss. Interlude. In Rom's time on Earth, he's affected lives both good and bad. See just how bad in this perfect jumping-on point and prelude to into Rom's next great storyline, 'Long Roads to Ruin!' 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina. Cover by Drew Moss. Interlude. In Rom's time on Earth, he's affected lives both good and bad. See just how bad in this perfect jumping-on point and prelude to into Rom's next great storyline, 'Long Roads to Ruin!' 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina. Cover by Drew Moss. Interlude. In Rom's time on Earth, he's affected lives both good and bad. See just how bad in this perfect jumping-on point and prelude to into Rom's next great storyline, 'Long Roads to Ruin!' 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Photo Cover. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Hy Rosen, Ogden Whitney?, Lin Streeter?, Russ Heath, Vince Alascia, George Klein and unknown. Featuring: "Lost: One Love!"; "Forgiveness!"; "Too Late For Tears!"; "I Could Only Love One!" and "I Married for Money!" Plus: Am I in Love? 1-pager; Let's Talk About Your Love Romances! letters page; and 1-page text stories "My Love Came Back" and "Bill and the Boss's Daughter"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Rebellious Millie decides to run off and elope with Joey to show her parents, but the trip quickly becomes a nightmare, in a surprisingly dark tale for a romance comic. Sheila is engaged to Bill, but she really loves Rod, whom she met because of a lost library book. Jim loves Eileen and wants to start a family with her, but "family" has negative connotations for Eileen. Plus courtship rituals of foreign lands. Elopement; The Awakening; Customs of Courtship; The Forbidden Heart; Day of Enchantment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. 3 on an Island, art by Lee Elias; Enid, the school's champion swimmer, has always liked Brad, but he is going steady with Sally; During a school outing on a boat, a freak accident leaves the three stranded on an island. My Sister's Husband, art by Al Avison; Ruth lived with her sister Ginny and her husband Spence, but all was not going well for the married couple. Unfaithful, art by John Sink; Gladys never thought that when she took the job as Dr. Henry Norman's assistant that she would end up engaged to him; Her euphoria was broken one day when she came in to help Henry with an experiment. Not Good Enough - For Me!, art by Tom Hickey; In Europe, Stella's family had been royalty and her mother resents that she has lost all of that by coming to America. House ad for subscriptions to Harvey line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia, Pat Boyette (as Bruce Lovelace) and unknown. Featuring: "A Rich Man's Kisses"; "Frozen Kisses!"; "Cry Forever"; "A Crown for a Broken Heart"; and the 1-page story "The First Time"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller, Robert Bernstein, Hy Rosen and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Skipper fears that Anne's gaining a reputation as a good-time girl by hanging out in juke joints and dancing, in a story with art by Baker. Candy-store salesgirl Sandy rebuffs the advances of bowtie-wearing Ted in favor of a shipboard romance with wealthy Spencer. Actress Joan gets to dance on screen with movie star Hugh, causing her to forget all about her boyfriend back home, Brett. Hobbles on My Heart; My First Fling; I Gave Romance the Run-Around; Reckless Love Almost Ruined My Reputation; Invitation to a Broken Heart; I Was Trapped by Innocence. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Ben Brown, Art Cappello, Don Sherwood, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Wendie discovers the downside of beauty, as too many of the wrong guys ask her out, in a story featuring some good-girl art by Art Cappello. Miranda is driven to distraction by fellow student Jimmy, but he doesn't seem to know she's alive. Stephanie is ready to dump Doug after she sees him kiss another woman, but it's all a misunderstanding, as a helpful TV broadcast explains. Plus a pinup of TV's The Partridge Family. A Tear and a Drop of Blood; The World's Greatest Lover; Out of It. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Charlotte loves trapeze artist Pete, but his partnership with Sally leads to a love triangle under the Big Top. Governess Ruth has a wild side that belies her mild exterior, and must find a way to leave the past behind. A musical love triangle unfolds between Roger, Marjory and Mark. Loved Him Too Much!; Past Dishonor; Homecoming; Love Makes the World Go 'round; Party Girl!; Love Was My Destroyer; Song in My Heart. 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. Sally can only watch as her beautiful sister Milly charms her fiancee Bill right out of her arms. The then-current Korean War looms large in these stories, as one features a soldier's romance and another a sailor. My G.I.'s Kiss; I Loved A Sailor; Honeymoon for Three; Menace to Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Hollywood comedian Jackie finds love with struggling starlet Brenda, but she has trouble getting close because he's always cracking jokes. Redheaded heiress Caroline loves middle-class John, but her wealthy family interferes, until her dying grandfather has the last laugh. Small-town sweetheart Ed wants to marry Sue, but she wants to see the world first. Love's Last Laugh; Legacy of Love; My Secret Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Ben Brown, and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Cynthia is going through hard times after her father's death leaves the family penniless, and then she meets soldier Mike at a dance. Sheila is torn between boy next door Tom and soldier Jack, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Jane hits the nightclubs after her husband Allan is recalled to active duty. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. After the Honeymoon; The Boy Next Door; That "Dear John" Letter; Correspondence Club; Career Wife; Comedy Column. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Redheaded Arleen plays the field with college guys, but there's trouble when Rick and Eddie find out about each other, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Jean dates Jim, even though he's already married. As far as Hollywood dancer Kay is concerned, romance is just another way to advance her career, until she actually falls in love. Cover by Baker. My Tragic Mistake; I Was the Other Woman; I Bought Favors with Kisses; Dishonest Maid of Honor; It Hurts to Be Jilted; I Wanted New Experiences. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Ideal Man," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Helen dates Paul but asks him to stop gambling before they marry; Paul agrees and "the change was startling!"; Helen discovers she doesnt love the new, conservative Paul; She goes on vacation to think things over and meets Gabe, a "domineering, spoiled brute." "Polly Is Loads of Fun"; Polly moves to Kanesburg and falls in love with Bill, her friend Annes fiancé; Bill reciprocates her affections. "Romance, Age, and Reality" text story. "My Love, My Own," pencils by Charles Nicholas; Elsie dates co-worker Johnny but wishes he had "more drive"; She then goes out with Edgar, the wealthy son of her boss. "Oilfield Gal"; Geologist Sally has a crush on oil worker Barney, but he doesnt view her as feminine enough; Sally has a makeover and goes to a party with Rayburne, who then gets in a brawl with a jealous Barney. "Beautiful World" one-page story; The world is better today "…because last night you kissed me…!" 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

#85 on cover; Vol. 10 No. 1 in indicia. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby? Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon? and unknown. Featuring: "Lizzie's Back In Town!" starring Lizzie, Horton Miles, Stoney and Hank Smith; "Lady's Choice!" starring Tommy Roper, Mary and Andy Curtis; "Resort Romeo" starring Matt Brown, Rita and Pam Carter; and "My Cousin From Milwaukee!" starring Janie, Lisa Chase, Peter Harris and Mrs. Walsh! Plus: 1-page Charmaigne article "Charm"! Also: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Problems"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#86 on cover; Vol. 10 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon? and unknown. Featuring: "Reject"; "His Heart Was Blind!"; "Was I to Be Hurt a Second Time?"; and "I Took the Easy Way Out!" Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Problems"! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Temperament"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#87 on cover; Vol. 10 No. 3 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "Girl with Possibilities"; "Rock `N´ Roll Sweetheart"; "Make me Beautiful"; and "Was I too Possessive?" Plus: Nancy Hale letters page (probably all fake letters)! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Colors"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#88 on cover; Vol. 10 No. 4 in indicia. Stories by unknown. Art by Al Eadeh, Jack Kirby and unknown. Featuring: "Did I Have a Right to Love an Older Man?"; "Who Loves the Loser?"; "Unfinished Business!"; and "Why Don't They Leave Me Alone?" Plus: 1-page story "They're Only Men!" Also: Nancy Hale letters page! And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Bracelets"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#89 on cover; Vol. 10 No. 5 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Lou Cameron, Joe Simon? and unknown. Featuring: "Guessing Game!"; "Trust in Me!"; "Pal Joannie!"; "Rock, Rock, Rock, Rock-A-Bye to Love!"; and "Goodbye, My Darling"! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Real You"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Simon. Art by Jack Kirby, Lou Cameron, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #90 on cover, Vol. 10 No. 6 in indicia. Sparks fly when Estelle meets her friend Alice's new beau, but she doesn't want to come between them. Elaine falls hard for handsome door-to-door salesman Haggerty. Redheaded circus rider Jane dreams of settling down with a nice man. Girl in the Middle; The Direct Approach; Nancy Hale Advice; Sawdust Princess; Baby Sister; 'Tater Trap; Something Missing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Alvin C. Hollingsworth. Stories by unknown. Art by Pete Morisi, Alvin C. Hollingsworth, Don Heck and unknown. Intimate stories of real love! In this issue: "Gang Girl" with art by Pete Morisi; "Temptation"; "One Mistake!" with art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth; and "I Lied for Love" with art by Don Heck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Lin Streeter, Ken Bald, Emil Gershwin, Leonard Starr, and John Celardo. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A wealthy woman falls for a rail-riding hobo with musical talent from the wrong side of the tracks; Two men fight over a city girl stranded at a remote lumber camp; Advice on how to know if hes the right guy. I Loved a Stranger; Hobo Heartbreaker; Savage Sweetheart; Love Symptoms; A Bunch of Violets; My Heart Was a Whirlpool; Awakening; While Waiting To Wed; Two at One Game. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, Sam Citron, Vince Alascia, Bernard Sachs, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Rising radio star Connie wonders if she still has room for husband Brad in her celebrity life in New York. Anne is tormented because she and husband Paul have to struggle financially and can't have nice things. Nurse Marcia falls for handsome patient Alan without realizing he's wealthy, but his parents are so upset they actually call her a "gold digger." Plus marriage customs around the world, and the true love story of Nathaniel Hawthorne and his wife Sophia. Particularly nice painted cover by an unknown artist. Celebrity Wife; Because You Love Me; I Fought for Love; Portrait of Love; The Big Day; A Man to Admire; Wedding Daze; His Ray of Light!; The Bitter Test!; What's Your Problem?; Happy Marriage Customs; Those "Other Women" Blues. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.