Comic books in 'Romance'

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Volume 69, Issue 2 - September 1953. Cover by Ozzie Sweet. Photos and articles focusing on American life. "High School Hate Club", "Community Health Services Protect Your Children." 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 124 pages B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Myrna Hansen Photo cover. Photos and articles. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 110 pages B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Faded Southern belle Nora still has the family mansion, Manorlee, but her Scarlett O'Hara-like manner alienates those around her, including Todd, the man she loves. Kate and Joey were both raised on the carnival circuit, but Joey is satisfied to be a carny for life, while Kate wants more. Joan loves Frank and plans to build a home with him, but she must ignore the rumors of embezzlement. Plus a profile of famed movie cowboy Allan "Rocky" Lane. Forever Remember; Carnival; Janie's Other Love; Rocky Lane; A Heart Without Faith. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "The Big Shot," art by Bob Powell; Gangster Danny's car breaks down and he decides to stay on a nearby farm owned by Laura's father; Danny and Laura fall in love; Danny is identified by Laura's brother; Danny promises Laura to go straight; He returns to the city to see his mother but she rejects him. "My Darkest Hour"; Jean's parents don't like the rough crowd she socializes with; in contrast, they are proud of her older sister Lil and her bank manager fiancé Dale; When Jean's date Kip is killed in a nightclub brawl, Jean asks Lil to say it was she who was there; Lil becomes the subject of gossip and Dale's parents say the scandal will harm his career. "The Late Miss Early" text story by John Martin. "Sheltered Love"; Talent agent Sheila receives a recording of Don's singing; She discovers he is a coal miner who sings on the weekends, and thinks her offer of a contract is a scam; Sheila and Don fall in love and she "admits" he's right about the contract; Sheila is prepared to give up her career and marry Don, but her partner Steve arrives. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Sheila tries to put her life back together after a mental breakdown, but she fears that she will harm the man she loves. Angela wants Stan for herself, and she's willing to spread vicious rumors about her romantic rival, if that's what it takes. In a topical story for the era, Audrey sees the new United Nations building as a chance to date handsome diplomats, but she doesn't really believe in the organization. Plus profiles of actor John Derek and screen legend Kirk Douglas. And a comics version of a love poem by William Shakespeare. Breakdown; John Derek; It Was a Lover and His Lass; Scandal Was My Weapon; Romance on the Leash; Kirk Douglas; I Was a UN Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Floyd Torbert and Ruth Sterling. Drama melds with melodrama in an early romance comic from Fawcett. Lissa is obsessed with Les, even though he's already married to Janice, and tries to convince him that he made a mistake. Pro baseball player Jeff decides that the game is more important to him than Denny, the woman who loves him. Gossip columnist Joan tries to use her column to turn the man she loves against the woman he's dating, but that's a dangerous game. The Big Guy; The Long Wait for Happiness; The Beauty Contest; Gossip Columnist. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tales of love and melodrama from the early days of romance comics. Julia goes to work at a rest home and falls for her boss Ralph, but a dangerous incident causes Ralph to question everything about Julia. Virginia will do anything to advance her boyfriend Carl's engineering career, but bypassing safety regulations for a new bridge is taking things too far. When Enid admits to a crush on Jim, Jim's roommate Les works to get them together... in fact, maybe he's working a little too hard on it. When Love Is Gone; Tears for a Memory; Heart in the Clouds; My Yearning Heart. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Martin Rosenthal, Milt Hammer, Norman Nodel and Manny Stallman. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Two people meet when she tows his car after it gets stuck in the mud, but she's not impressed even after learning he's a handsome banker. Exes are forced to work out their issues when they meet again as a pro boxer and sports reporter, featuring a classic panel of the teary-eyed gal in a filmy negligee, the back of one hand resting tragically against her face. Recuperating veteran Ben learns Margie has dumped him from the redhead who secretly loves him. The Bittersweet Trail; The Man Who Did Not Love Her; The Lady and the Hombre; Because I Once Loved. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Ken W. Fitch, Jay Disbrow, Louis Zansky and Wally Wood. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. After many letters to her beau Dan, stationed overseas, Toni finally decides to tell him the truth. Helen must choose between secret romance with Alan, whom she loves, or a public relationship with Theo, a man she tolerates, in a story with art by comics legend Wally Wood. Socially awkward redhead Linda sheds her glasses and becomes a sought-after beauty, but still can't win the man she loves. Take Back Those Words; How Cruel My Love; I Gave My Heart to One Man; I Waited for the Man I Love; My Empty Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Sylvia tells the scandalous tale of how she dated wealthy men for the gifts they gave her, in the provocatively titled " My Love Was for Sale." Biddie isn't sure how to counter the accusation that she married Ted for convenience. A couple elopes, but his wealthy, controlling family attempts to drive them apart. He Cast Me Aside!; My Love Was for Sale; I Played With Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Written by Jeanne Martinet. The search for true love is not what is used to be. In the old days, Girl Met Boy, Girl lost Boy, then Girl got Boy back. But the modern world of dating often goes something more like this: Girl meets Boy, Girl finds out Boy is Gay, Girl meets another Boy, Girl finds out Boy is married, Girl gets therapy. In Truer than True Romances, humorist Jeanne Martinet brings together her hilarious, piercing observations of the modern pursuit of love with a gem of American pop culture, the romance comic book of the 1940's to 1970's. Raiding the vaults of DC Comics like a starry-eyed romance-ologist, Martinet has created all-new tales of betrayal and heartbreak through all-new dialogue and captions, while still maintaining the integrity of the original classic artwork. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Mika Yamamori. Fumi Oono, second-year high-school student. Stuck with the debts of her father, she needs a job—fast. While she did indeed manage to find one as a housekeeper for THE Akatsuki Kibikino, it leaves much to be desired. After all, the novelist has a mean glare and an even worse attitude...And on top of that, she has to live with him?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Mika Yamamori. When Fumi started her job as the live-in housekeeper for the acclaimed—and very crabby—author Akatsuki Kibikino, she never thought in a million years that shed get along with him...yet here she is, her heart fluttering at every tiny gesture! Not that shes got time to dwell on what it could all mean—with the new kid at school treating her like a gofer, her dad stuck in bed with an injury, and the ever-present loan looming over her head, Fumis got more than enough on her plate! If only there was some way to earn lots of money in a short amount of time! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Story and Art by Mika Yamamori. Fumi finally figured out how to interact with Akatsuki somewhat normally after realizing her growing feelings for him—only to be met with a rival! How is she to compete with an adept working woman determined to snag a handsome, popular author? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.00.

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Story and art by Joel Orff.

Bob Frank is a Twin Cities cab driver and part time cartoonist without much direction in his life. A surprise postcard from a long-lost love opens up a whole new world. Bob is an artist with a creative block who loses himself in an aimless existence; while Casey suffers from deep-seated anxiety and feelings of abandonment. Brought together through an unexpected circumstance, they begin to open up and trust each other, gradually finding that their fears of being hurt are overcome by the simple joys that they now share.

As they tentatively try to build a life together, the harsh realities of the outside world begin to intrude on their happiness, but the experience changes them both in fundamental ways.

Softcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 132 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Academy Award-nominated director Chris Weitz and his creative team have brought the second book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire romance saga to the bog screen. Inside this deluxe visiual companion, get an intimate look at the creation of the film. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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1st printing. By Stephenie Meyer. When high student Bella moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. She makes fast friends with everyone in school except the Cullen family, five adopted brothers and sisters that prefer their own company and don't mingle with the rest of the student body. Bella finds herself strangely attracted to Edward Cullen, even though his hostility keeps her at a distance. He seems to want nothing to do with her until the fateful day he saves her life. Bella soon discovers that there is a very good reason for Edward's coldness and much more to him than meets the eye. He is a vampire. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 498 pages, Text Only. Cover price $10.99.

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2nd and later printings. By Stephenie Meyer. When high student Bella moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. She makes fast friends with everyone in school except the Cullen family, five adopted brothers and sisters that prefer their own company and don't mingle with the rest of the student body. Bella finds herself strangely attracted to Edward Cullen, even though his hostility keeps her at a distance. He seems to want nothing to do with her until the fateful day he saves her life. Bella soon discovers that there is a very good reason for Edward's coldness and much more to him than meets the eye. He is a vampire. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 498 pages, Text Only. Cover price $10.99.

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Written by Alex De Campi and Sarah Horrocks. Art by Katie Skelly and Magen Cubed. Cover by Katie Skelly. FOUR-ISSUE WEEKLY MINISERIES EVENT! Critically acclaimed writer ALEX de CAMPI teams up with some of comics' hottest artists to create tales of love gone wrong, right, and everywhere in between. ISSUE ONE: 'OLD FLAMES' In New York City in 1978, there are thousands of ways for people to get together. There's only one agency dedicated to tearing them apart: Heartbreak Incorporated. But who is the handsome seducer who runs the agency, and what is the secret he's hiding? Drawn by KATIE SKELLY (My Pretty Vampire). Backup comics story by SARAH HORROCKS (Goro, The Leopard) and prose story by MAGEN CUBED (Crashers). 44 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Alex De Campi and Meredith McClaren. Art by Alajandra Gutierrez and Vita Ayala. Cover by Alajandra Gutierrez. FOUR-ISSUE WEEKLY MINISERIES EVENT! Critically acclaimed writer ALEX de CAMPI teams up with some of comics' hottest artists to create tales of love gone wrong, right, and everywhere in between. ISSUE TWO: 'TWINKLE & THE STAR' Beauty is business as usual for fashion photographer's assistant Twinkle Johar until she meets and accidentally falls for a shy Hollywood actor during a shoot. Is he using her? Or can a girl like her really end up with a guy like him? Drawn by ALEJANDRA GUTIÉRREZ (Love is Love). Backup comics story by MEREDITH McCLAREN (HINGES, Jem and the Holograms) and prose story by VITA AYALA (Batman Beyond). 44 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Alex De Campi and Margaret Trauth. Art by Carla Speed McNeil and Jess Bradley. Cover by Carla Speed McNeil. FOUR-ISSUE WEEKLY MINISERIES EVENT! Critically acclaimed writer ALEX de CAMPI teams up with some of comics' hottest artists to create tales of love gone wrong, right, and everywhere in between. ISSUE THREE: 'INVINCIBLE HEART' When Captain Rao of the intergalactic dreadnought Invincible captures the notorious privateer Black Domhnall, he thinks his problems are over. How wrong he is. The pirate is argumentative, infuriating, and way, way too pretty. But Captain Rao is a man of duty, and he will stick to his orders if it kills him. It just might. Drawn by CARLA SPEED McNEIL (NO MERCY, Finder). Backup comics story by MARGARET TRAUTH (Decrypting Rita, Silicon Dawn Tarot) and prose story by JESS BRADLEY. 44 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Alex De Campi and Sarah Winifred Searle. Art by Trungles and Naomi Salman. Cover by Trungles. 'TREASURED' When a princess who won't grow up runs away from her castle, she's befriended by a dragon who promises to keep her safe from the horrors of adulthood. But a cage is a cage, even when it's gilded. With her family alienated and no knights riding to the rescue, can she ever get herself free? Drawn by TRUNGLES (Fauns & Faeries, Mirror Mirror). Backup comics story by SARAH WINIFRED SEARLE (Sparks, Fresh Romance) and prose story by NAOMI SALMAN. 44 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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1st printing. Collects Twisted Romance (2018 Image) #1-4.

Written by Alex De Campi, Sarah Horrocks, Meredith McClaren, Margaret Trauth, and Sarah Winifred Searle. Art by Katie Skelly, Magen Cubed, Alajandra Gutierrez, Vita Ayala, Carla Speed McNeil, Jess Bradley, Trungles and Naomi Salman. Cover by Alajandra Gutierrez.

Four stories of love and lust from comics' coolest artists and writer ALEX de CAMPI! First, a demon prowls the 1978 New York disco scene in "OLD FLAMES," drawn by KATIE SKELLY. Then, a curvy photographer's assistant falls in love with someone way out of her league in "TWINKLE & THE STAR," with art from ALEJANDRA GUTIÉRREZ. A spacefleet captain captures a most infuriating pirate in "INVINCIBLE HEART," drawn by CARLA SPEED McNEIL. And a princess runs away with a dragon in "TREASURED," featuring art by TRUNGLES.

Plus steamy prose romance stories from awesome folks like MAGEN CUBED and VITA AYALA, and more comics shorts about love from MEREDITH McCLAREN, SARAH HORROCKS, MARGARET TRAUTH, and SARAH WINIFRED SEARLE.

Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Wish You Were Here!" Collects Two Graves (2022 Image) #1-6. Written by Genevieve Valentine. Art by Ming Doyle and Annie Wu. Cover by Annie Wu. Emilia and the man with the veil of smoke have set out for the ocean in a stolen truck. There's a bloody handprint on his neck. She's beginning to worry it's hers. Death stole Emilia-the first time in his very long life that he hasn't carried over the soul he was assigned to carry over. It would be romantic, except that they're being hunted. Death and the Maiden go on a road trip. Nobody gets out alive. The first volume of a new series from writer GENEVIEVE VALENTINE (Catwoman), illustrated in competing points of view by ANNIE WU (Hawkeye, Black Canary) and MING DOYLE (The Banks, DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman). Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $12.99.

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Written by Richard Ruane, art by Brett Hopkins. 28 pages, B&W.

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Volume 8 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Marcey Naito. With Uryu and Yuna swapping places, they're having to deal with tests, Yuna's duties as a shrine maiden, and the school festival…all without knowing in when they'll change places! And when Omicchan finds out what's going on, it's not long before Yuna's hidden side is exposed, too! Can Uryu cut through the deceptions and discover the truth about Yuna and her feelings? And can Yuna's feelings for Uryu stay the same after going through such an ordeal together?! The "Maiden's Hide-and-Seek" storyline reaches its conclusion! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art and Cover by Mike Choi. The Resistance Universe Returns in a New Tale by J. Michael Straczynski! The next chapter in the saga of the Resistance Universe focuses on an unlikely love story. The mysterious 'U' has no memory of his past before awakening with powers after the Great Death that took many lives and created the superpowered Reborns. His vision of the world is one that is more beautiful and full of hope than the rest of us can see. In searching for a purpose, a reason to live, he discovers Isabelle, whose father died in the plague, and who has recently been thrown out to live in the streets by her uncle. When the two meet, a spark is lit between them. But another spark is lit-one that's sure to lead to explosive consequences-when U runs afoul of a crime syndicate that will stop at nothing to get revenge. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.