ROM comic books issue 55

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Guest-starring Rick Jones. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. Rom and Starshine arrive in Atlanta, Georgia as horrible creatures wreck havoc at Mercy Hospital. What terrible secret resides in the hospital's blood-bank. And, professional sidekick Rick Jones soon comes face- to-face with the evil of the Dire Wraiths in "The Enemy Within!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by Sy Barry, inks by Bernard Sachs. To Someone in Love!, inks by Vince Colletta; Gwen breaks her engagement to Peter over a minor disagreement, believing that she can live on her own. Second Chance, pencils by John Romita; Paula gradually becomes jealous of her best friend Ginny because her boyfriend Joe is always nice to her. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Lonely Autumn, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; Connie falls in love with Brad over the summer, but is reluctant to accept his proposal because it might hold him back from a promising career. Wild Heart; Vickie is determined not to fall in love and lose her independence until she meets Mark, but she still resists the attraction between them. Romantic Antics filler page, art by Mort Drucker. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Tom Scheuer. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Tom Scheuer, Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione and Matt Baker. When Vivian easily forgets about her first love, she assumes she will forget Donald when he has to leave for a while. However, this time it sticks and she finds herself uninterested in anyone else until Donald returns in "Without You!" Plus: Ellen likes Gregory but she keeps looking for a rich boyfriend, until Gregory dumps her and she realizes her mistake in "Your Kiss Alone!" Also: Laurie attends bridal showers for her friends but wonders if she will ever have one of her own in "A Shower for the Bride!" And: Freshman Bette is flattered when Rock wants to take her out, but it turns out that he knows she works in the dean's office and he wants her to steal exams in "At First Sight!" Plus: Secretary Sally is in love with her boss, novelist Rex Cartwright, but a misunderstanding leads her to believe he will never feel the same way in "Hopeless!" Also: 2-page text story "I Found My Love!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino and Sal Trapani. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Lila is captivated by Stanley, the handsome stranger whose life she saved when she pulled him out of traffic, in one of two stories with art (and cover) by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Trudy is so obsessed with football star Clay she transfers to his college to meet him, but a handsome jock keeps getting in her way. Belle secretly loves Allan, but her redheaded sister Kay marries him first. Silent Love; The Winning of Clay Parker; An Ancient Love; Love Is Just Love; Take My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Marcy's new classmates can't let her forget that she's the child of migrant workers, in a story that reveals the social structures of the post-WWII era. Lorna dances to forget being abandoned by her father and swears never to fall for any man, until she meets Larry. Teen Mary weds much older Emil to escape her abusive family, but then she meets handsome Don, who is her own age. Plus a quiz about popularity (that's really about good behavior). This issue's reprinted stories include at least one new panel by comics legend Jack Kirby (p. 4, panel 3), probably to make the story compliant with the new Comics Code. Plus a cover by Kirby, the king of the romance comics at the time. Scandalous; The Typical Bachelor; Popularity Quiz; I Dared to Hope; Rendezvous with Youth; Nothing Like A College Man; Return to Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bells. Stories and art by Bells, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Andrea is hired to help Nick the playwright, and ends up loving Nick the man. Michael learns that Elaine, the woman he loves, is really Shelly, a CIA agent who's setting him up for a bust. I Betray You, My Love; Love Thief; Teen-Age Troubles; The Role Is Love; A Hopeless Case. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Guest-starring Rick Jones. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. Rom and Starshine arrive in Atlanta, Georgia as horrible creatures wreck havoc at Mercy Hospital. What terrible secret resides in the hospital's blood-bank. And, professional sidekick Rick Jones soon comes face- to-face with the evil of the Dire Wraiths in "The Enemy Within!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Guest-starring Rick Jones. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. Rom and Starshine arrive in Atlanta, Georgia as horrible creatures wreck havoc at Mercy Hospital. What terrible secret resides in the hospital's blood-bank. And, professional sidekick Rick Jones soon comes face- to-face with the evil of the Dire Wraiths in "The Enemy Within!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney, Harry Lazarus and Kenneth Landau. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A tennis pro loves a man whos fallen on hard times; Marys efforts to improve her fiance Harry eventually go too far; A woman turns her back on love in her quest to escape crushing poverty. When Tomorrow Comes!; Double Deception!; 100 Ways to Lose a Man!; Romance and Racquets!; Christmas Gift; Puppet on Heartstrings. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Leandro Sesarego. Stories and art by Angel Luna and Leandro Sesarego. Tales of love and heartbreak set against the background of Tinseltown. Former child star Gloria has transitioned to adult roles and played many love scenes, but never known true romance off-screen. A location shoot in the Mediterranean just naturally leads to romance. A Pedestal Is a Lonely Place!; Mediterranean Moon; Just Jeanette; So Many Loves Have I. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Lauren Bacall featured on painted cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "In Love with a Wolf" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #68 ; "Not Glamorous Enough"; "Afraid of Marriage" reprinted from Real Life Secrets (1949) #1 and reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #63; and "Her Heart's Dilemma" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #32. "Chats on Charm: Outdoor Beauty, Summer Time Is Color Time..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #33 and reprinted as "Help Yourself To Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #26, "Vacation Hints..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #5, "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #4, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #75. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Spanish reprint series. This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #129-131. 68 Pages, full color, 6.5" x 10", Spanish language.

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Men's interest humor digest loaded with jokes, cartoons and pin-up photography. Contributions by Bill Ward. 8" x 10.75", 52 pages, B&W. - MATURE READERS- Cover price $0.35.