ROM comic books issue 20

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. After learning that his home world of Galador is in danger Rom confides in his allies, Steve and Brandy, that he plans to return home. However, what malevolent puppet master resides in the shadows pulling Rom's strings and why does he wear the visage of a Spaceknight? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. When Mark flunks out of medical school, Elissa believes their dreams of future happiness have been destroyed. A nurse begins to fall in love with a handsome patient who has amnesia. Clara ingratiates herself with her elderly neighbor, hoping to inherit her fortune. I Ruined This Man; Lost Memory; The Rich Girl; Heartbreak Haven. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sal Gentile? Stories by Nicola Cuti and unknown. Art by Jack Abel, Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and Fred Himes (as Ezell). David loves Myrna, Rosan and Lovella...a triple threat in this unusual and romantic armful! Read..."3 Loves Have I"! Also featuring: "Too Much a Man" and "So Pure My Love"! Plus: 1-page story "Bashful Backlash"! And: full-figure portrait pin-up of David Cassidy by Don Sherwood! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Featuring: 1 page Romantic Quotes filler "Flirtation" with quotes from O'Rell, Petit-Senn, Willis and Rivarol; 8 page story "Appointment by Candlelight"; 7 page story "Always Goodbye"; 6 page story "Never Too Late" pencilled by Carmine Infantino; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "Dangerous Decision." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Widowed, workaholic Annie can't get handsome but irresponsible employee Tony to respect her. Blanche falls for Fred, but she's worried what he will think when he learns she works in a restaurant. Newly arrived in suburbia, Ruth is ashamed to admit to the other housewives that her husband is "just" a salesman. Don't Talk About Love; Second Hand; Pet Shop Clerk; Lady Boss; My Husband's Career. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Al Avison and Joe Certa. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Rebellious Jeanie falls for handsome Craig, but he turns out to be a heel. Fran suspects Ted is only dating her to advance his career at her dad's store. Spoiled rich girl Bette dates other men after a tiff with her boyfriend, in the provocatively titled "Sinful Cinderella."My Rebellious Heart; Rate Your Date-Ability; Jealousy; Bargain Counter Wife; Out of Bounds; Our Lonely Hearts; Sinful Cinderella. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Thorne and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Gloria regrets her bad reputation only when she falls for Bill, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Carol gets caught in a classic romance trap when she accidentally makes dates with two boys on the same night. Jane marries dirt-poor Lon in secret so her wealthy family doesn't find out, but has trouble maintaining the charade, in an story with early art by good-girl artist Frank Thorne. I Was a Love Gypsy; The Love I Couldnt Hide; Confessions of a Farm Girl; Secret Marriage; My Dangerous Pasttime; Too Many Sweethearts. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Arthur Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. 100-page giant. Orphaned Jean goes to work in her aunt's roadhouse and quickly learns the ways of the world, in a story with art by Baker. In another story, troubled Jean, who "used my feminine charms to win forbidden kisses," starts over in Miami, but trouble follows her there. Wilderness guide Marilyn takes an instant dislike to client Arthur, but still feels strangely drawn to him. Cover by Baker. Roadhouse Sparrow; Love on the Sly; I Was Afraid of Untrue Love; I Married a Ne'er Do Well; The Love I Threw Away; Romance Broke Our Bargain; His Synthetic Sweetheart; Threat to Our Marriage; I Was a Pseudo-Model; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; My Summer Romance; Her Evil Intentions. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Al Hartley. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by Hank Chapman and unknown. Art by Morris Weiss, Mike Sekowsky, Christopher Rule and unknown. Lil thinks there isn't anyone else, so she decides to marry Hank! Not so fast, Lil! Read..."I Love a Vet!" Plus: The gripping story of..."The Thirty Seconds of Phyllis Arnold"! Also: Peggy Carlson had no right to be..."The Girl Who Dared to Love!" And: "The Man I Married"! Plus: 2-page text story "My Paris...Good-Bye"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A college student realizes that handsome football star Phil wants both more and less than she's willing to give. A pampered heiress finds love with a mysterious stranger on a Hawaiian vacation. Sue risks a scandal when she falls for another man while engaged to standoffish Bruce. Love's Plaything; Surrender, My Love!; Romance for Sale; Forbidden Rapture! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Craig loves Amy, but since she rejected him as "a common street laborer," he's trying to get back at her through her sister Cora, or at least that's how Amy sees it. This story features early art by Bob Powell. Teresa must run the family farm after her father's passing, and handsome farmhand Jim can help, but he sees Teresa's workaholic nature as a minus. Redheaded Helen is still mourning her sister's death, and tries to sabotage her widowed brother-in-law's new relationship with Mildred as a result. With All My Heart; Belated Tears; Love Trap; Covetous. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Paul Cooper and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A teacher finds romance; Dating Do's and Don'ts; How being the life of the party can kill romantic chances. Romance Plays a Role; Hearts Adrift; Dating Do's and Don'ts; Not in My Class!; Romance in a Trance; Marriage is a Serious Affair!; Uncertain Heart; The Love Scheme; Life of the Party...Death to Romance! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Paul Gattuso, George Appel, Sam Cooper, Valerie Barclay, Mario Rizzi, Bernard Sachs and Dana Dutch. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Gwen convinces her artist husband Ron to go to work for his brother Martin, and soon Martin is controlling their lives. When she doesn't hear from absent husband Tommy, stationed overseas, Peg starts dating local men. Wealthy Sheila wants to support the work of her artist husband Steve, but she doesn't know how, and she's suspicious of his collaborations with Vera. For Richer or Poorer; The Dream I Couldn't Forget; I Married a Sailor; Tips on Your Trousseau; Misguided Love; What's There to Talk About?; For Love of His Art. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "A Wish For Love" art by Jay Disbrow; "My Heart Decided.." retitled and reprinted from "The Choice Was Mine!" in My Secret Life (1949 Fox) #25; and "I Couldn't Love...!!" retitled and reprinted from "I Had No Right To Love!" in My Secret Affair (1949) #1. "Love and Romance.." and "Beauty Hints" text articles. Indicia states "True-To-Life Romances". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 20, No. 1. September 1934. Cover by Georgia Warren. 8.5" x 11.5". 104 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. "I Was a... Bride for Sale," art by Everett Raymond Kinstler; Diana weds assistant director Walt; He wants her to use her friendship with movie studio head Jim (she had been Jims secretary) to further his career; Walt throws them together and doesnt even complain when Jim embraces her. "Port of Missing Girls," art by Louis Ravielli; Struggling actress Janis is hired by Karl Norton, then learns he wants her to help smuggle diamonds across the border; She is threatened with death unless she complies. "Love Me Again," pencils by John Forte, inks by Jack Abel; Ronnie loves Dot but contracts amnesia after a fall; Vivian claims she and Ronnie were engaged; Dot and Vivian compete for Ronnies affections anew. "Too Many Lovers"; Anne has a string of wealthy lovers that support her, but her scam is threatened when her innocent, small-town cousin Laura becomes her roommate; Laura thinks Anne is attending schoo; Laura gets a job in a law office and introduces her friend Don to Anne. Anne becomes obsessed with Don. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky? Stories by unknown. Art by John Belfi? and Myron Fass. Did he really only go out with her to make Julie jealous? Featuring: "The Experimental Kiss"; "Buy Me That Man!"; and Dr. Anthony King, Psychiatrist, in "Mr. Tough"! Plus: 1-page non-fiction stories "The History of the Engagement and Wedding Rings" and "Young Lovers of the Past"! Also: 2-page text story "Slightly Perfect"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Citron, Ogden Whitney, Bill Ward and unknown. Couldn't Eddie see that it was his uniform, not him, that the other women were going for? But there was someone who loved him for what he was! Read... "Hero of My Dreams"! Also featuring: "Forbidden Marriage"; "Army Camp Wife"; and "Carnival Heartache"! Plus: 1-page text story "Change of Heart"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Lips Without Love"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: Hosteling, Dude Ranch, Camping Out, and At Home" advice page; "My Honeymoon Cottage"; "Not a Thing to Wear"; "Your Mind Is Showing"; "I Want to Forget!"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant" letters page; "Leave It to Love!"; and "Your Room Is You!". "Moonlight Madness: It Might Have Been the Moon...It Worked for Janis in Sunlight Too" illustrated text story by Susan Hendryx. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

December, 1933. Cover by Georgia Warren. Includes: "I Would Do It Again", "Her Military Wedding", "That Silly Little Flirt", and more. 8.5" x 11.5". 88 page. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Bachelor Bait" art by Art Saaf; "Love's Calendar" and "Smart Talk with Janet Lee" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST;; "I Only Have Eyes for You"; "I Lived a Dream" art by Mike Roy; "Julie"; "Miss Right" art by George Tuska; "Keep It Confidentially Yours"; "Make Believe Love" art by Ralph Mayo; and "So He's in the Army Now" art by Art Saaf. "I Love You Darling: Susan Believed a Midnight Elopment Was the Solution to Her Problem..." illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4, Issue 20 - September, 1935. Cover portrait of Barbara Ryan by Gene Rex. This issue includes, "The Hidden Romance of Babs Ryan", revealing the heartaches and ecstasies of a radio star in her climb to enter the world of motion pictures. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Manny Stallman, and John Prentice. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Big-city girl Julie marries small-town salesman Tim impulsively, but has trouble adjusting to her new home. Redheaded Betty thinks her husband Jack is a little too sociable with other women at their frequent dinner parties. Margaret finds her husband Andy is a different person after they marry, and she's not sure she likes it. Cover by comics legend Jack Kirby (and possibly Joe Simon). Homecoming; Wedding Day; Bride of the Month; Jealousy; Two Loves Have I; A Place Of Our Own; Time of Trial; For Better-For Worse. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.