ROM comic books issue 50

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Direct Edition. Special double-size 50th issue. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom and Starshine are trapped in a shadow dimension and must find a way to return to Earth and prevent the Dire Wraiths from accomplishing their malevolent plans. Witness a startling transformation in Starshine that leaves the Earth woman forever changed. And, a cadre of alien Skrulls arrive in Clairton. What business do the enemies of the Fantastic Four have in Rom's adopted home? Plus, included are bonus posters with art by Richard Konkle and featuring Rom as well as Hybrid one of Rom's deadliest enemies. A tribute for those who have fallen including Steve Jackson, Torpedo, Terminator, Rom's own humanity, and others. A gallery of the heroes who have stood beside Rom including Dr. Strange, Namor, the X-Men. Power Man and Iron Fist, the Soviet Super-Soldiers, and the Fantastic Four. A gallery featuring Rom's arch foes, the horrible denizens of the Dark Nebula known as the Dire Wraiths. And finally the Spaceknights of Galador. Heroes die and the status-quo changes. This one has it all. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. Special double-size 50th issue. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom and Starshine are trapped in a shadow dimension and must find a way to return to Earth and prevent the Dire Wraiths from accomplishing their malevolent plans. Witness a startling transformation in Starshine that leaves the Earth woman forever changed. And, a cadre of alien Skrulls arrive in Clairton. What business do the enemies of the Fantastic Four have in Rom's adopted home? Plus, included are bonus posters with art by Richard Konkle and featuring Rom as well as Hybrid one of Rom's deadliest enemies. A tribute for those who have fallen including Steve Jackson, Torpedo, Terminator, Rom's own humanity, and others. A gallery of the heroes who have stood beside Rom including Dr. Strange, Namor, the X-Men. Power Man and Iron Fist, the Soviet Super-Soldiers, and the Fantastic Four. A gallery featuring Rom's arch foes, the horrible denizens of the Dark Nebula known as the Dire Wraiths. And finally the Spaceknights of Galador. Heroes die and the status-quo changes. This one has it all. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

No Time for Happiness!; A series of unfortunate coincidences keep Lila and Ray apart until she begins to doubt his love for her. With This Ring...; Elaine runs away from her own wedding ceremony when she suddenly fears that Bruce is only marrying her for her money. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. The Morning of Love!; Joan meets a handsome stranger and it seems like love at first sight for both of them, but she wonders if they will ever meet again. Ancient Beauty Secrets article, art by Mort Drucker. Oddities in Romance article, art by Mort Drucker. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike and unknown. Does a girl need..."More Than Beauty"? Also featuring "The Shy Type" and "Success Story"! Plus: Your heart will always remember..."But Never A Bride"! And: 2-page text story "I Found My Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Canadian Edition. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Joan isn't sure she loves boyfriend Dave, and then she meets handsome, wealthy Lee, in one of two stories with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Beautiful Della loves all the attention she gets from men, but can't find someone who truly loves her. Molly can't concentrate with all the typing going on in the next apartment, and when she meets the handsome writer, he has the same complaint about her singing. Man in My Dreams; Loveless Kisses; For Love or Money?; Be Sure, My Heart; Fascination. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 8, Issue 50 - July, 1933. 8" x 11.5", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Tom Hickey and Lee Elias. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Fran doesn't tell handsome junior executive Jim that she's only sixteen, and he's not happy when he finds out. Thrill-seeking Debbie dates classmate Johnnie because of his car, but gets a rep as a fast girl, in a story with some cool car art by Bob Powell. Marian gives up boy-next-door Bob for freewheeling writer David, but her friends and family think that's a mistake. Made for Each Other; Price Tag on Love; My Heart's Desire!; I'm Bored!; Heartbreak; A Fool in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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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. Redheaded Miss Trent becomes the secretary to a successful writer, but doesn't know how to tell him she thinks he's sold out. Pamela falls for Ken, even though she knows he's perpetrated a hoax. Plus an illustrated poem with art by Tony Tallarico, billed as "Charlton Comics mini-poster #2." It features the character Jonnie Love and verse by William Shakespeare. Only Talent for Love; Behind That Leering Smile; The Thief Also Steals Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Volume 50, Issue 2 - November, 1951. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Jack Sparling. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Ann and Sid fall for each other, but he's due to be assigned overseas with the military any day now. Mark and Jane's plans for the future are derailed when Mark's father is accused of embezzlement. A beauty contest winner struggles to find romance while living in the public eye. Also featuring a vintage ad for fan clubs for "rising recording stars" Tab Hunter and Pat Boone. Oceans Apart; With All My Love; Between Brothers; Cupid Scores High!; Love In a Goldfish Bowl. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Gentile, Dick Giordano and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. A woman wonders if she made the right choice of man when she sees that Mark is now dating Dorothy. Mimi persuades wealthy Guy Riddle to fall in love with her, but Vito knows that she's actually a girl from the slums and her own status is exaggerated. Pamela's newlywed happiness is marred by the secret from her past that she dreads everyone will find out. The Ladder of Love; If He Ever Learns; Realism Versus Romance; Loyal and Lasting Love; Guilty of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. Special double-size 50th issue. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom and Starshine are trapped in a shadow dimension and must find a way to return to Earth and prevent the Dire Wraiths from accomplishing their malevolent plans. Witness a startling transformation in Starshine that leaves the Earth woman forever changed. And, a cadre of alien Skrulls arrive in Clairton. What business do the enemies of the Fantastic Four have in Rom's adopted home? Plus, included are bonus posters with art by Richard Konkle and featuring Rom as well as Hybrid one of Rom's deadliest enemies. A tribute for those who have fallen including Steve Jackson, Torpedo, Terminator, Rom's own humanity, and others. A gallery of the heroes who have stood beside Rom including Dr. Strange, Namor, the X-Men. Power Man and Iron Fist, the Soviet Super-Soldiers, and the Fantastic Four. A gallery featuring Rom's arch foes, the horrible denizens of the Dark Nebula known as the Dire Wraiths. And finally the Spaceknights of Galador. Heroes die and the status-quo changes. This one has it all. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Cover by Ogden Whitney. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. In an often-reprinted oddball story (and cover), a woman has a mental breakdown because of her love woes, but a psychiatrist sets her straight; Movie star Donna reconnects with an old flame while trying to track down compromising pictures; A confirmed bachelor signs up for a cooking course taught by a beautiful woman. Love of a Lunatic!; Eyes of Love; How He Proposed: Betty Hollis of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; You Can't Fool Your Heart!; Too Shy; Scrambled Love! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Gutemberg Monteiro. Tales of love and heartbreak set against the background of Tinseltown. Valerie makes it to Hollywood and actually gets to date Roger Hyland, the star she's always had a crush on, but can it last? Yvette pretends to be wealthy to romance famous actor Booth, but what happens when he finds out? Cardboard Casanova; A Dream Come True; The Bikini; Choosing a Career: Personnel Specialist; No Talent and a Broken Heart; Not Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "High-Pressure Romance" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #1; "I Wanted One Last Fling" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #3; "Because I Was a Snob" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #30; and "Dangerous to Cross Her" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #34. "Glamorizing Yourself: Beauty Is a Habit, Glamour Hints From Other Nations, Do You Have Tattletale Lips?, Colors That Flatter..." text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #3 and reprinted as "Beauty Is a Habit, Tips From Abroad, Do You Have Telltale Lips..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 31 (1953) #1 and as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #24. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Vince Colletta and Tom Hickey. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Joyce can't make herself go steady with just one guy when there are so many handsome men to choose from. Linda encourages Bruce to romance her just to make Susan jealous, but she really wants Bruce for herself. Rancher Dinah meets handsome neighbor Dave while trying to figure out who's poisoning their cattle. Roving Eyes; Young Ideas from the True Love Scrapbook; Double in Hearts!; A Storm Within; Too Proud to Love!; Don't Let Me Love You; The Love That Wasn't Mine! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition.

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.