Comic books in 'Romance'

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $20.00 View scan 2.5" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Cover coming loose at both staples. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

Cover by Paul Gustavson and Bill Ward. Stories by Joe Millard and unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson, Bill Ward and unknown. "Gunsmoke Heartbreak" with art by Paul Gustavson and Bill Ward; characters in this story: Del Stuart [Della Stuart]; Race Whitley; Bat Haley; Robert Stuart; Clint Derwin; Buck; Slim. Plus: "Petticoat Law" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Katie Ryan; Sheriff Matt Westerly; Jed Wilkins; Duke Kellan (villain). Also: "Outlaw Love" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Sue Wade; Marshal Clay Dallas; Bonny (a horse); Shorty; The Gifford Gang [Hack (villain); Mr. Gifford (villain); Pete (villain)]. And: "Tenderfoot Sweetheart" with story by Joe Millard; characters in this story: Fran Barlowe; Tenderfoot [Ron Boyce]; Tom Barlowe; Dade Ross; Old Belle (a horse). Also in this issue: 1-page text story "Riding for a Fall"; characters in this text story: Jennie Keenan; Jed Munro; Devil (a horse). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $27.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 20%.

Vol. 18, No. 1 - February 1941. 6.75" x 9.5", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $16.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Good $12.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 31, No. 3 - August 1945. 7" x 9.25", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Good $12.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 30%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Poor $3.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to Cream Back cover detached 20%. Coupon/Piece missing, story not affected. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Extensive.

Vol. 37, No. 4 - May 1947. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $18.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Good $15.00 View scans Paper: Cream Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Add to cart Fair $8.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 70%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Extensive.

Volume 38, Issue 1 - June, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $10.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Volume 38, Issue 3 - August, 1947. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $14.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 5%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $7.00 View scans Paper: Off white Water damage: Slight.

Volume 41, Issue 1 - June, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00 View scans Paper: Cream

Volume 41, Issue 2 - July, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $16.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $18.00 View scans Paper: Off white Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 30%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Good $13.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Volume 41, Issue 4 - September, 1948. 6.75" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $20.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Add to cart Good $13.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Volume 43, Issue 2 - March, 1949. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart Very Good $7.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white

Volume 48, Issue 1 - October, 1950. 6.75" x 9", 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $15.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Add to cart Good $13.00 View scans Paper: Off white

Volume 53, Issue 2 - November, 1953. 6.75" x 9", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 54, Issue 4 - November, 1954. Pulp magazine with a focus on relationships on the open range, both based on true stories and fictionalized. This issue's stories include; "The Courtin' of Ellie Adams" by Duncan MacDonald, "A Note for Miss Cathy" by Thomas Calvert, "Love, Don't Darken My Door" by Charles A. Roberts, "No Business Like Love Business" by Diane Austin, and many more. 8" x 11", 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Add to cart Near Mint $14.99

Volume 1-2 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 1-2. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Years ago, Genma promised his old friend Soun Tendo that Ranma would marry one of Soun's three daughters and carry on the family's martial arts school. Except that the girl picked to be Ranma's bride doesn't seem to like him, Ranma keeps getting into fights...and did we mention that whole changing into a girl thing? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 360 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Volume 3-4 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 3-4. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Being a martial artist, Ranma just can't resist the call to combat and takes on one opponent after another: Ryoga, a lone-wolf fighter with no sense of direction; Shampoo, a Chinese Amazon who has pledged to kill him; and finally Shampoo's suitor Mousse, a martial arts master of hidden weapons. Is there such a thing as TOO much fighting spirit? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 360 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 15-16 - 1st printing. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 15-16. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Ranma wants it, four martial artist pork buns from China want it, and especially Genma wants it... Described by a reluctant Ranma as the "seal" that keeps something terrible from happening, what is the "Dragon's Whisker"? Once that plot's tied up, the whole gang heads for a hot springs obstacle course. And then, a martial arts eating contest guaranteed to make your stomach flip! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 368 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 17-18 - 1st printing. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 17-18. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Meet Picolet Chardin II, master of the tres terrifying "La Belle France School of Martial-Arts Dining." It turns out that Ranma's and Akane's fathers - as they've been known to do, once or twice - have promised one of their children in exchange for a debt, and now that debt's come due. If Ranma can't defeat Picolet at his own game, it'd be more than "La Belle France" - it'd be wedding bells! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 368 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Add to cart Near Mint $11.00

Volume 23-24 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 23-24. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Hinako Ninomiya, Furinkan High's newest teacher, has a special martial arts ability that drains an opponent's energy, transforming her from her childlike stature into a tall, sultry siren. Can Ranma defeat Hinako, or will he find himself in permanent detention? And a sojourn to the remote region of Ryugenzawa reunites Akane with Shinnosuke, a mysterious boy from her childhood. But Shinnosuke doesn't remember much of anything, and he's dying of a deadly wound inflicted by Akane. The only thing keeping him alive is Ryugenzawa's magical water, which is drying up. With doomed Shinnosuke on her conscience, will Akane decide to stay with him until the bitter end... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 368 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 25-26 - 1st printing. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 25-26. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Furinkan High's newest teacher has a special martial arts ability that drains an opponent's energy, transforming her from her childlike stature into a tall, sultry siren. Can Ranma defeat Hinako, or will he find himself in permanent detention? A sojourn to the region of Ryugenzawa reunites Akane with a boy from her childhood. But he's dying of a deadly wound inflicted by Akane. The only thing keeping him alive is Ryugenzawa's magical water, which is drying up. With doomed Shinnosuke on her conscience, will Akane decide to stay with him until the bitter end...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 368 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Volume 27-28 - 1st printing. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 27-28. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. The Egg of the Phoenix is a legendary treasure and pounding headache for Ranma. Unless Ranma can force-feed the bird into maturity, he'll be on the bottom of the pecking order for the next 100 years. Elsewhere, a pair of poisonous twins are making life difficult for Shampoo. Can Ranma rescue her? Then a body-jumping demon causes chaos, while penny-pinching Nabiki takes on her greatest challenge yet. And for Ryoga and his alter ego P-chan, what could possibly be a better love connection than someone who breeds pigs for a living? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 368 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Volume 31-32 - 1st printing. Collects Ranma 1/2 TPB (1993-2003 1st Edition) Vol. 31-32. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. A magical umbrella that makes those beneath it fall in love makes for a complicated situation when Ryoga tries to have a private moment with Akane...and new disciple Akari. Then, Ranma is on the brink of death after some really, really bad noodles, a cursed doll takes over Akane's body, and the gang gets shipwrecked on a deserted island! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 368 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $16.95

Add to cart Very Fine $13.50

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Original Story by Hajime Kamoshida. Art and cover by Akuro Yoshibe. Character Design by Keji Mizoguchi. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. The manga adaptation of the ever-popular Rascal series is back with another installment! Sakutas shut-in sister, Kaede, has been content always being at home after the bullying incident that put her there. Plus, that's where her favorite onii-chan is! Yet, slowly but surely, Kaede begins to venture beyond the four walls that protected her these last few years, regaining more and more of the life and freedom the old her knew. But even with Sakuta, Mai, and everyone else in her corner— treating this case of adolescence syndrome isnt going to be easy. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 372 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $24.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

2nd and later printings. Written by Hajime Kamoshida. Art and cover by Keji Mizoguchi. GUESS WHOS BACK? After years without contact, Sakuta has received a letter from his first love, Shouko, asking to meet at Shichirigahama Beach. Of course, now that hes in a happy relationship, hes not quite sure how to respond...or how to explain the situation to his girlfriend, Mai. Maybe hell just focus on helping his panda-loving, stay-at-home sister achieve her goal of returning to school for the time being. But this is easier said than done, given that she hasnt left the house for two whole years! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 264 pages, Text with B&W Illustrations Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

1st printing. By Audrey Niffenegger. Once there was a Postman who fell in love with a Raven. So begins the tale of a postman who encounters a fledgling raven while on the edge of his route and decides to bring her home. The unlikely couple falls in love and conceives a child - an extraordinary raven girl trapped in a human body. The raven girl feels imprisoned by her arms and legs and covets wings and the ability to fly. Betwixt and between, she reluctantly grows into a young woman, until one day she meets an unorthodox doctor who is willing to change her! Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 80 pages, full color Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Fair $2.65

1st printing. Written by Mike Carey. Art and cover by Sonny Liew and Marc Hempel. Meet Jen Dik Seong - or "Dixie" as she's known to her friends. Korean American, dirt poor, and living on the ragged edge of LA's Koreatown, Dixie's only outlet is the ancient martial art of hapkido. In fact, she's on the verge of winning a championship - until she falls for fellow California surfer boy Adam and gets thrown spectacularly off her game. As she struggles to win the tournament - not to mention Adam's affections - Dixie learns that in love and in gift-giving, what goes around comes around. This title also includes free previews of the Minx titles THE PLAIN JANES, CLUBBING and GOOD AS LILY. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Fair $21.00

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Secondhand Love" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #4; "Spite Elopement" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #70; "The Night That Changed My Life" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #56; and "Afraid of Marriage" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #55 and Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #63. "For a More Glamorous You! Be Provocative, How to Handle a Romance, Don't Talk Too Much..., Just Because You Love Him..., In Order to Hold Him..., Stay as Sweet as You Are..." text article reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #63 and Love at First Sight (1949) #21, as "Be Smart About Love..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #1, and as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #89. Indicia states "Real-Life Secrets". Numbering continues with Real Secrets (1950) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $13.00 View scans

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $13.50 View scans Water damage.

8.5" x 11.25", 94 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $11.50 View scan INCOMPLETE. Missing two pages (affects "Haunted by the Past", "Under a Cloud of Suspicion" and text story). 1" spine split from top. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Brittle. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Blind-Alley Love" and "Lesson for a Heartbreaker", art by Al Hartley, reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #32; "Haunted by the Past"; and "Under a Cloud of Suspicion" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #2. "The Charm Corner: You'll Be Charming If...Are You a Good Blind Date?" text article reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #37. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $100.00 View scans Cover loose at one staple. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Extra Girl on a Date"; "Wanted: A Gay Life"; "Blinded by My Hate"; and "A Night to Remember". "The Charm Corner: The Secret of Popularity..." text article reprinted from "Chats on Charm..." in All Love (1949) #26, and reprinted as "The Secret of Popularity..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #2, "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #72, and "Chats on Charm..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.