ROM comic books issue 49

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Hissing, the Dire Wraiths emerge from the dark West Virginia hills and descend upon the unsuspecting town of Clairton. Their hatred for the Spaceknight known as Rom knows no bounds and this quiet little hamlet and its residence shall not escape their vengeance. Many a friend and family member fall on this fateful night and Rom, with Satrshine, returns to his adopted home to find things are forever changed. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Farm girl Alice thinks she's stuck with boorish, abusive Leo, but then handsome Gabe takes a wrong turn onto her road. Sad, jilted Pat falls for the handsome artist who sketches her in the park, in one of two stories with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Laurie is bored with her steady boyfriend, and then she meets handsome Dan, in a story with some good-girl art. Marriage Meant Misery; Model Wife; Love in Limbo; For the Last Time; Too Much in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sal Gentile. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Cleo must kiss a fellow traveler to be safe from bandits in Mexico, and her thought is, "I wish he didn't have a beard," in a story that's a product of its times. A female scientist insists that love, romance and kissing are merely biological phenomena, but a male colleague offers a different perspective. Screenwriter Sam and his actress girlfriend Annette have some choices to make when powerful movie star Brant takes a liking to Annette. Plus an illustrated poem with art by Tony Tallarico, billed as "Charlton Comics mini-poster #1." Kiss or Be Killed; Teen-Age Troubles; I'll Make You a Star, My Darling; A Ditty; A Kiss Is Merely a Biological Phenomenon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Issue #49 - June, 1933. Cover of Marlene Dietrich. Movie magazine that retells movies with text and movie stills. In this issue: The Song of Songs with Dietrich, The Silver Cord with Joel McCrea and Irene Dunne, The Masquerader starring Ronald Colman, Picture Snatcher with James Cagney, Zoo in Budapest starring Loretta Young, Reunion in Vienna starring John Barrymore, Warrior's Husband with Elissa Landi, The Barbarian starring Ramon Novarro, Beneath the Seas starring Fay Wray, The Life of Jimmy Dolan starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Plus movie portraits of Clara Bow, Cary Grant and more. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

She waited breathlessly for Gary to meet her...until her heart froze with the icy truth that..."Love is a Summer's Dream," the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and ? Plus: 8 page story "Almost Paradise" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Tale of Joey" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Where Love Leads" drawn by John Forte and Sid Greene; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Hissing, the Dire Wraiths emerge from the dark West Virginia hills and descend upon the unsuspecting town of Clairton. Their hatred for the Spaceknight known as Rom knows no bounds and this quiet little hamlet and its residence shall not escape their vengeance. Many a friend and family member fall on this fateful night and Rom, with Satrshine, returns to his adopted home to find things are forever changed. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman loves the world heavyweight boxing champion (whose name is "Jeep La Sorda"), but struggles to remain with him through the challenges of fame. Alice is conflicted when her daughter starts dating the son of Rod, the man who broke her heart decades before. Redheaded Lola exaggerates her wealth to impress handsome movie producer Jerry, but she didn't expect to fall in love with him. Tortured Past; A Hero's Love; Mercury No. 13; That Lucky Touch. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bill Draut and Joe Certa. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Struggling actress Eve learns that her ambitious ex-friend Claire has designs on her boyfriend Scott. Farm girl Janie feels excluded from her peers at school because of her plain clothing and heavy workload, but at least Lanny seems to like her. May's dedication to work gets her a stand-offish reputation that undermines her desire to win Bill's love. My Shattered Love; I Was A Misfit!; Nobody's Sweetheart; Brief Enchantment; No Other Love; Dare I Marry This Man?; My Friendly Enemy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike and Alex Toth & Mike Peppe. Featuring: "So This Is Love!"; "Love Walked In!"; "Something Borrowed, Something Blue..."; and "Proposal"! Plus: 2-page text story "My Own True Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Gill, Tom Hickey, and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Handsome lawyer Kit defends old friend Julia for murder, but she's still in love with the late Rex. Harriet loves struggling composer Mickey, but isn't prepared for the hardships of poverty. Ginny suspects the worst when fiance Kip is seen with beauty Drucie. Guilty of Loving You; The Misery of Love; I Married a Jockey; Sneak Thief; First Kiss, First Date; Poor Man's Wife; Stolen Moments. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"There Are Kisses And Kisses"; Every picture starring Michael Mills is a box office smash and he has a reputation for romancing every young actress he ever made a movie with; Now Lili Harper is performing with Mills and she has had a crush on him since the braces came off her teeth. "Kisses From An Empty Heart"; Starlet Diana Shield and established actor Bibb Harker are starring together in a movie; They pretend to be romantically involved in front of Hollywood columnist Sheila Ames, because the publicity would help Diana's career. "Another World, Another Love"; Tall, virile Tony Tomlinson had thrilled Caroline Tanner in countless films as she was growing up; Now he is coming to Caroline's New Hampshire town to make a movie; Tony and an assistant director are in town looking for the right people to play minor roles when they spot Caroline. Advice column: Jeannette Copeland answers a letter from a reader about having both marriage and a career. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and Bob Forgione. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. In a very different sort of story for this comic, hardened ex-con Angel falls for the intended victim of her latest heist, but cant escape her past; A war heros new fame threatens to drive his girlfriend away; A woman pretends to be wealthy to catch a man, but he turns out to have a secret of his own. Jailbird's Romance!; Thanks for the Tip; A Hero and Heartbreak!; Beauty and Brains; I Lied for Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "The Bridegroom's Other Love" reprinted as "Love Not in the Script" in Love at First Sight (1949) #25 and in Glamorous Romances (1949) #82; "The Night I Dared" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #33; "Dazzled by Her Glamour" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #30; and "Her Dangerous Deception". "Glamorizing Yourself: Shoes for Every Occasion, What's Your Beauty Problem?" text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #43, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #26, and "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #76. 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. Hissing, the Dire Wraiths emerge from the dark West Virginia hills and descend upon the unsuspecting town of Clairton. Their hatred for the Spaceknight known as Rom knows no bounds and this quiet little hamlet and its residence shall not escape their vengeance. Many a friend and family member fall on this fateful night and Rom, with Satrshine, returns to his adopted home to find things are forever changed. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Criminal Charlie makes trouble for Laura and her new beau Roy, the son of the judge who sentenced Charlie to prison. Roadhouse waitress Kate can't believe it when Slim proposes to her. Like many stories reprinted from the comic's early incarnation as True Love Problems, this one has alterations to the art and text to conform to the Comics Code - in this case, changing the story completely. Spoiled rich girl Jenny becomes a nurse and falls for handsome doctor Craig, in a classic nursesploitation story. New Boy in My Life!; Roadhouse Waitress; So This Is Love; Strange Romantic Customs; Blind Date; Should I Elope?; Cinderella Girl! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Issue #49. February 1938. Olympe Bradna cover. 8.5" x 11". 82 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.