ROM comic books issue 12

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Michael Golden cover. Super-Hero vs. Spaceknight. Believed to be a murderer, the humans of Safeguard call in some help, some super-human help. Can even Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, stand up to the incredible explosive power of Jack of Hearts. Meanwhile, Steve proposes to Brandy, but what sinister secret is he hiding from her? 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. As her sweetheart's accusing eyes met hers, she knew that she had been unjustly condemned! Don't miss "My Lost Love"! Also in this issue: "Follow the Stars"; untitled Joan 1-pager; "Make-Believe Romance"; untitled Oddities in Romance 1-pager; "The Forgotten Path"; untitled Carol 1-pager; 2-page Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column; and 1-page poem "The Banks of Doon" by Robert Burns. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Long Roads to Ruin: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian Sr. Cover by Leonardo Manco. Rom and the other two Knights face off against a dire new threat; and Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema illustrate a dark tale of the Solstar Order! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian Sr. Cover by Raffaele Ienco. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 2. Rom and the other two Knights face off against a dire new threat; and Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema illustrate a dark tale of the Solstar Order! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian Sr. Cover by Nathan Greno. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 2. Rom and the other two Knights face off against a dire new threat; and Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema illustrate a dark tale of the Solstar Order! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian Sr. Cover by David Lafuente. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 2. Rom and the other two Knights face off against a dire new threat; and Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema illustrate a dark tale of the Solstar Order! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian Sr. Cover by Nick Roche. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 2. Rom and the other two Knights face off against a dire new threat; and Guy Dorian & Sal Buscema illustrate a dark tale of the Solstar Order! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Photo Cover. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Christopher Rule, George Klein, John Forte?, Warren Kremer?, Bob Powell, Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "I was a Scoundrel's Sweetheart!"; "Good-Time Charlie!"; "Was I Really Boy Crazy?"; and "The Finger of Guilt!" Plus: 2-page text story "I Loved a Stranger"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Fran's engagement to Les is endangered by her old boyfriend Marty, whose bad influence leads her to start betting on horse races in "Win, Place or Love!" Dotty falls in love with Jack but then she learns that he is working undercover to find evidence against her former boyfriend Jerry in "The Man I Love"! And Fran's head is turned by Don, a handsome model, but luckily her boyfriend Bix never gives up on her in "My Inconstant Heart"! Plus: 2-page text story "Love Trail" by John Martin. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Bob Powell and Al Avison. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Ellen falls for Ralph, her boss's son, but he already has a fiancee. Betty is engaged to Charley, but her dalliance with Red gets her a scandalous reputation around town. Linda's pursuit of sleazy Jack puts her in an illegal gambling parlor, right as the police raid the place. Anybody's Girl!; Danger in His Eyes!; Love in the Saddle; Nobody Wanted Me; My Most Romantic Moment; My Heart Took Lessons. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas & Joe Staton? Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Coott, Joe Staton? and Vince Alascia. Why will Susan Crayn run away from a Hollywood career and the man she'll always love? Find out in the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "Two Loves for Susan"! Also featuring: "We Are Three Sisters: Only Two Are Fair" and "My Heart Betrayed Me"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 12, No. 1 - February 1939. 7" x 9.75", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ruth Atkinson and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Jean quits school to follow her boyfriend to his Army training camp, the first in a series of bad decisions she makes, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, chemist Helene is torn between fellow chemist Don and her supervisor Kevin, and that's not going to be good for love or work. Dolly has lots of boyfriends, but secretly loves farmer Jock, who doesn't think he has a chance with her. I Ran Away from Love; Wild Desires Made Me Love-Blind; Everyone Called Me a Flirt; I Lied to Trap a Sweetheart; I Was Fooled by First Love; I Forfeited My Right to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Ben Brown, Art Cappello, Tony Tallarico, 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. Brian's girlfriend wants to break up with him so he can get out of his mill town and go to college. When wealthy, handsome Douglas returns to the marina where Polly works, she sees her chance to get him to notice her. Cara finally confronts Tony after he keeps interfering with her relationship with Tony's brother. Plus a pinup of teen heartthrob Susan Dey from the TV show "The Partridge Family." This Is Goodbye; Tears in August; Heart of Stone. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Kit is torn between Ed and Paul, but a house fire helps her decide which one truly loves her. Sally pretends to be a musical expert to win musician Paul, but soon becomes attracted to her own musical tutor, handsome Steve. Judy has mixed feelings when she learns her childhood sweetheart Roy has become engaged. Passion's Plaything; If You Love Me; Sister-Act; Haunted Heart!; Long-shot at Love!; Forbidden Melody; Ring Around My Heart; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 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. Beautiful but poverty-stricken Claire uses love and friendship to secure happiness, but risks losing the man she loves. A woman hospitalized after a car crash reveals how a shameful attempt at romance brought her there. Nurse Smith falls for the handsome doctor she works with, but their first surgery together is a disaster. Saucy cover by an unknown artist. I Won't Cheat Again; Wrong Bridegroom; His Kisses Fooled Me; I Loved My Doctor! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Prim Miss Carter meets a handsome stranger during a vacation at a dude ranch. Bob's neglected wife allows herself to be tempted by a redheaded stranger. My Desire for Love; For Love of Money; My Runaway Romance; Honeymoon Heartbreak; My Marriage Mixup. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 12, No. 4. December 1930. Cover of Frances Dee and Maurice Chevalier painted by Jules Cannert. 8.5" x 11.5". 120 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 12, No. 5. January 1931. Cover of Stanley Smith and Mary Lawlor painted by Jules Cannert. 8.5" x 11.5". 112 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Vol. 12, No. 6. February 1931. Cover of Charles Sabin and Mabel Northway painted by Jules Cannert. 8.5" x 11.5". 136 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Ben Brown, and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Bob and Donna promise to stay together after he gets drafted, but when they reunite, both of them have changed, in a story with art by Baker. A small-town girl's fiance is the first guy in town to be drafted, and while he's gone, she goes astray. A woman is determined to be a football hero's wife. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. I Married a West Pointer; Guilty Secrets; Correspondence Club; Wayward Fiancee. 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. Ella works in information at the airport, but her jealousy of the "plane hostesses" (flight attendants) causes her to launch an unseemly scheme, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Susan prides herself on the lavish parties she throws, but that alienates her from her sister and eventually her husband Steve. Dancer Patti wants to go to Hollywood, but her partner Tom doesn't, so she sets out to change Tom's mind by any means necessary. Cover by Baker. Temptation for Two; Love Urchin; Turbulent Love; Odds Against Marriage; Party Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Ellen loves scientist Kurt, but then she learns that his experimental work may have exposed him to deadly levels of radiation. Edna gets a total makeover just to spite co-worker Del, who says she couldn't be pretty if she tried. Workaholic Peggy is also caring for her aged father, but Roy thinks she's going out on dates every night. My Love Is Doomed; The Challenge; Token of Love; A Dangerous Job; Love Me, Love My Life; Social Secretary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Paul Reinman and Vince Colletta. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #97 on cover, Vol. 12 No. 1 in indicia. Hollywood waitress Mildred pushes Tom away because she's got her eye on movie star Guy; Dolly falls for Keemo, who has a shady double life; Georgia fears her boyfriend has fallen for another woman, but his handsome brother is giving her lots of attention. My Eye on a Star; Nancy Hale Advice; Hearts and Flowers!; See My Love Clearly; Uninvited Guest; Beauty Clinic; The Lamb in the Grey Flannel Suit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#98 on cover; Vol. 12 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by John Prentice?, Jack Kirby and unknown. She thought her love was..."Made in Heaven"! Also featuring: "Secret in My Heart!"; "The Stars"; "A Husband for My Sister!"; and "Second Heartbreak"! Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale article "How Does He Treat You"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#99 on cover; Vol. 12 No. 3 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby and unknown. Featuring: "Man Wanted!"; "Fair Game"; "Ashamed!"; "The Love I Lost"; and "The Nearness of You"! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Problems"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#100 on cover; Vol. 12 No. 4 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Reinman, Vince Colletta, Mike Sekowsky?, Bill Walton?, Joe Orlando? and unknown. Featuring: "Little Gold Heart"; "Come Be My Love"; "Evidence of Love"; "Two Different Worlds"; and "Wish Upon A Star"! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page! Also: 1-page article "Problems"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#101 on cover; Vol. 12 No. 5 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by John Prentice, George Tuska, Bill Fraccio?, Bill Montes?, Al Avison?, Joe Simon, Vince Colletta? and unknown. Featuring: "Man in the House" starring Al Williams, Ella and Clyde; "Smooth Operator" starring Jimmy Lake, Sammy Strobe and Gloria; "Love and Marriage" starring Joan Sanders, Philip Harwood and Billy Harwood; "The Talk of the Town" starring Carol Tate, Ted Mason and Jerry Harper; and "Young and Beautiful and Bored!" starring Steve and Penny! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page "The Mail Bag"! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Self-confidence"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#102 on cover; Vol. 12 No. 6 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Ted Galindo?, Pious?, Sieminsky?, Vince Colletta?, Chris Rule? and unknown. Featuring: "The Wounded Party!"; "The End of a Dream"; "Miss Make Pretend"; "My Future Boss!"; and "Beautiful But Smart"! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page! Also: Charmaigne advice page! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Pete Morisi. Stories by unknown. Art by Marty Elkin, Ken Landau and Alvin C. Hollingsworth. "Tragedy" with art by Marty Elkin - New lawyer Ralph wants to marry secretary Carol but she wants him to cultivate a successful clientele first. They go to Larry Lane's fancy nightclub. Larry offers Ralph a job but Ralph turns him down because of Larry's unsavory reputation. Carol breaks up with Ralph and dates Larry, but then falls for Larry's new lawyer Mal. After a chance meeting with Ralph, Carol decides to break up with Mal. A jealous Larry threatens to kill Mal but Ralph steps in and rescues Carol. They reconcile. Plus: "One More Chance" with art by Marty Elkin - Jill runs a lonely hearts agency but is unable to commit to romance with salesman Steve. Jill is swept off her feet by Wayne, a rich oilman from Texas. Steve discovers Wayne is actually Louis Menzer, a con man who wants to steal her client list and blackmail the lonely people. Jill finally gives her heart to Steve. Also: "Ecstasy" with art by Ken Landau - Jane goes on vacation to New England with Alice, the sister of her fiance Arthur. She and electric company lineman Jim fall in love. Arthur arrives and Jane summons the courage to break up with him and be with Jim. And: "Circus Freak" with art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth - Adrina's father trains her to be a great trapeze artist like her late mother. Adrina accepts a dinner invitation from Walter, although the man had mocked the circus performers, which upsets her fellow aerialist Armand. Adrina falls for Walter but discovers he's just using her and calls her a "circus freak" behind her back. A distraught Adrina nearly dies during her act but Armand saves her and they will be married. Plus: untitled Mildred Norton's Love Corner 1-pager with art by Ken Landau - Frances is left a widow with an infant son after her husband is killed in Korea. She falls in love with Lawrence but is afraid to tell him of her first husband and her son. Mildred asks readers to send in letters of advice for Frances. And: 1-page text story "Two-Timer"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by W. G. Hargis and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman falls for two men who look strangely alike, and must choose one; Womens advice author Leslie falls for the handsome writer who criticizes her book; Advice on how to get him to pop the question. Torn By Two Loves; Forbidden Fruit; Hate at First Sight!; Afraid to Love; Dating Do's and Don'ts; Make Your Man Propose!; Strange Meeting!; A Man for Alice; From Secretary to Sweetheart; Stabbed by Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, John Giunta, Bernard Sachs, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Newlywed Lorraine feels she has to compete with new stepdaughter Patty for her husband's love and attention. Ilene is torn between husband Steve and visiting consultant Phil, who offers to take her away from her suffocating small town. In another story, redheaded Doraine believes wealth and advancement will make her happy, but new husband Steve would rather go fishing. His Other Love; Escape to Tomorrow; Beware of the Stranger!; Love's Victory; Cooking with Gas; Greedy Heart; Marital Mix-Ups. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.