ROM comic books issue 42

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom strikes an unholy bargain with Quasimodo the Living Computer (last seen in Incredible Hulk #259). In exchange for his humanity Rom shall give up his Spaceknight armor to the sentient machine. There's no way this ends well. Special cameo appearance by Doctor Strange. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Ever since Ted dumped her, Model Wilma feels she's too beautiful to ever find love. When Anne sees her sailor boyfriend Vic with Betty, she immediately assumes the worst. A woman feels her love life is so boring, she throws her diary out the window - where it collides with handsome Jack. Old Beau; Inevitable; Reborn Love; He-Man Wanted; The Useful Diary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

First 40c cover priced issue. Cover by Art (or Donna?) Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Wayne Howard and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia (for 2 stories). Featuring: "The Duane Girl"; "Be My Friend Not My Lover"; and "If You Love Me...Fight For Me"! Plus: Find-a-Word puzzle page! And: letters page "Buck's Bag" by Buck Mason. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Joe Gill. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. A woman falls for handsome Keith, who doesn't even know she's alive. Roberta works her way up the corporate ladder to a position of power, but still she secretly longs for love. Redheaded Vera is trying to get talented abstract artist Riordan into her father's influential gallery, but the romance between Vera and Riordan may complicate matters. Gone Too Far for Love; A Talent for Kissing; Styled for Romance; Admit It... You Love Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Three minutes -- that's all she has left with him! And then -- a lifetime of emptiness! "Three Minutes to Heartbreak" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Tony Abruzzo and ? Plus: 7 page story "Remember My Kiss" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler drawn by Mort Drucker; 6 page story "Love Left Me Crying"; 1 page Jerry Jitterbug filler "Doll in Distress" by Henry Boltinoff; 7 page story "Temporary Sweetheart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom strikes an unholy bargain with Quasimodo the Living Computer (last seen in Incredible Hulk #259). In exchange for his humanity Rom shall give up his Spaceknight armor to the sentient machine. There's no way this ends well. Special cameo appearance by Doctor Strange. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Shy, bookish Anne can't believe that handsome, popular Ray has taken an interest in her. After Joe is accused of being part of a teen robbery gang, only Lucille will stand by him. Julia and Mat are childhood sweethearts, but as Mat grows older he's less interested in school, studying or, eventually, Julia. Loyal Heart; My Obstinate Heart; Marriage for Two; Kiss Me Goodbye. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Warren Kremer, Lee Elias and Jack Kamen. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Jo marries struggling artist Grant against her family's wishes, but their life together is one of strife and jealousy. A love triangle develops between roller-derby teammates Carl, Margery and Edith, in a story written when that sport was new. Vivian goes to a masquerade party to test Gary's love for her, in one of two stories by EC legend Jack Kamen. Very Personally Yours; Framed By Love; My Dream Came True!; I Played A Dangerous Game; Love Laughs; Blonde Crazy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $25.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 42, Issue 1 - October, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Frank Borth. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Wedding-dress designer Laurie wonders if she'll ever get to wear a bridal veil herself, and then she meets handsome client Carlos, in a story with art by the legendary Everett Raymond Kinstler. Struggling actress Nora meets Greg, who wants her to give up her career, but when she learns Greg is a director, she suspects the worst. Laura falls for handsome cowboy Rocky while visiting a dude ranch, but Rocky isn't who he appears to be. Cover by Baker. The Bridal Veil; Hollywood Heartache; Heartbreak Falls; Rehearsal for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, Charles F. Miller and unknown. Frank and Lil have both given up show business to get married, but now each one is afraid the other wants to go back because marriage just isn't enough in "Girl Marries Boy!" (Note: Sequel to "Girl Meets Boy" from the previous issue.) Plus: Rita is crushed when Don breaks up with her, but finally realizes that she can love again when Herb comes into her life in "You Alone"! Also: Helen thinks she prefers the macho Mike, but his domineering ways soon cause her to take another look at gentle Joe, who thinks more about what she wants in "Helen's He-Man"! And: A newly married girl resents her mother-in-law's constant presence, but she soon realizes that she needs the older woman's help because she knows nothing about running a household in "The Three of Us!" Plus: 2-page retitled reprint text story "Interlude"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Take Me Away"; Sally lives in the slums but dreams of a better life some day; She falls in love with Pete and perhaps their future will improve. "One Last Fling" text story. "So You've Got A Job!"; How to behave at work: dont be the "office gossip," the "office mooch," a chronic complainer, or a clock-watcher. "End Of a Dream!"; Chorus line dancer June meets soldier Bobby at a USO club and they fall in love; She doesnt tell him what she does for a living, and when he finds out he is shocked; She says it's tough to make a living on your own. "Take Me," art by Bob Powell; Nurse Mary loves doctor Tom but hes engaged to Alice; When Alice is killed in an auto accident, Mary consoles Tom and eventually they are married; On their honeymoon in Mexico, Mary thinks Tom is still thinking about Alice, but when a fever epidemic strikes the town they both pitch in. "For Better, For Worse" text story. "My Sister--My Rival!"; 18-year-old Peggy is tired of being treated like a child by her sister Lucille, who is only 14 years older than she; Peggy begins an affair with Frank, her sisters boyfriend; Frank continues to see both of them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Be Nice to Him!" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #31; "Mystery Girl" art by Al Hartley, reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #65; "The Man in Her Diary" art by Sam Cooper, reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #79; and "The Day Before the Wedding". "Glamorizing Yourself: Ten Ways to Stay Beautiful, Your Impression on Men, Walk Like a Model!" text article reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #3, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #69, and "Attractive to Men..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom strikes an unholy bargain with Quasimodo the Living Computer (last seen in Incredible Hulk #259). In exchange for his humanity Rom shall give up his Spaceknight armor to the sentient machine. There's no way this ends well. Special cameo appearance by Doctor Strange. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Men's interest humor digest loaded with jokes, cartoons and nude pin-up photography. 5" x 6.5", 98 pages, B&W. - MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.