Comic books in 'Romance'

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Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Art by Alitha Martinez. Cover by Dan Parent. A must-have one-shot! The perfect primer for the CW Riverdale series! Learn the secrets and hidden tales from the summer before the eternal love-triangle begins in this special issue, which features four short stories focusing on the major players and events in the Riverdale series: Spend some time at Archie's summer construction job and learn how it leads him to a fateful encounter with the alluring music teacher, Ms. Grundy. Discover the truth about Betty's Los Angeles romance. Find out more about Veronica's mysterious life in New York, before the shocking event that would send her family scrambling. And meanwhile, there's Jughead, on the fringes of Riverdale, a witness to the terrible event that sets everything in motion: A tragedy that befalls Jason Blossom. You dare not miss this special commemorative issue in advance of the upcoming ongoing Riverdale series, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the CW Riverdale series with stunning art by Alitha Martinez! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Art by Alitha Martinez. Cover by Thomas Pitilli. A must-have one-shot! The perfect primer for the CW Riverdale series! Learn the secrets and hidden tales from the summer before the eternal love-triangle begins in this special issue, which features four short stories focusing on the major players and events in the Riverdale series: Spend some time at Archie's summer construction job and learn how it leads him to a fateful encounter with the alluring music teacher, Ms. Grundy. Discover the truth about Betty's Los Angeles romance. Find out more about Veronica's mysterious life in New York, before the shocking event that would send her family scrambling. And meanwhile, there's Jughead, on the fringes of Riverdale, a witness to the terrible event that sets everything in motion: A tragedy that befalls Jason Blossom. You dare not miss this special commemorative issue in advance of the upcoming ongoing Riverdale series, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the CW Riverdale series with stunning art by Alitha Martinez! Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Art by Alitha Martinez. Cover by Matthew Dow Smith. A must-have one-shot! The perfect primer for the CW Riverdale series! Learn the secrets and hidden tales from the summer before the eternal love-triangle begins in this special issue, which features four short stories focusing on the major players and events in the Riverdale series: Spend some time at Archie's summer construction job and learn how it leads him to a fateful encounter with the alluring music teacher, Ms. Grundy. Discover the truth about Betty's Los Angeles romance. Find out more about Veronica's mysterious life in New York, before the shocking event that would send her family scrambling. And meanwhile, there's Jughead, on the fringes of Riverdale, a witness to the terrible event that sets everything in motion: A tragedy that befalls Jason Blossom. You dare not miss this special commemorative issue in advance of the upcoming ongoing Riverdale series, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the CW Riverdale series with stunning art by Alitha Martinez! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Art by Alitha Martinez. Cover by Cory Smith. A must-have one-shot! The perfect primer for the CW Riverdale series! Learn the secrets and hidden tales from the summer before the eternal love-triangle begins in this special issue, which features four short stories focusing on the major players and events in the Riverdale series: Spend some time at Archie's summer construction job and learn how it leads him to a fateful encounter with the alluring music teacher, Ms. Grundy. Discover the truth about Betty's Los Angeles romance. Find out more about Veronica's mysterious life in New York, before the shocking event that would send her family scrambling. And meanwhile, there's Jughead, on the fringes of Riverdale, a witness to the terrible event that sets everything in motion: A tragedy that befalls Jason Blossom. You dare not miss this special commemorative issue in advance of the upcoming ongoing Riverdale series, written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the CW Riverdale series with stunning art by Alitha Martinez! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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(W) Micol Ostow (A) Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz (CA) Thomas Pitilli. See where it all begins in this brand new story based on the smash-hit CW series Riverdale! Micol Ostow (Riverdale: The Day Before) and Thomas Pitilli (Archie) bring fans into the world with a never-before-seen tale that presents all-new drama and intrigue set between episodes of the show! Plus, get a sneak peek at Scholastic's original Riverdale novels coming soon to comic shops. Rating: Teen

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1st printing. Story and art by Yukiru Sugisaki. Translated by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley. Will you be RizelMine? The government has been conducting experiments to genetically engineer a human. Its first creation is a girl named Rizel, and the experiment is a success--sort of. While healthy and cheerful, 12-year-old Rizel also possesses the uncanny need for love to further her development. Saddened by this emptiness in her life, she sheds tears that can end up destroying a city block. So what's a girl to do...except get married! Enter Iwaki Tomonori, your average 15-year-old boy. His world is turned upside-down the day he arrives home to find that the government has just announced that he's a married man! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Edited by Roger Broughton. Stories by Joe Gill and Robert Burns. Art by Marc Swayze and Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as Sweethearts #1; indicia lists it as Rock & Roll Romance #2. ACG Comics reprints classic romance comics from Charlton and ACG in the 1950s. A biography of musician and teen heartthrob Ricky Nelson;    An illustrated version of the classic Robert Burns poem Jean; Advice on when not to trust a man. Featuring reprints from Charltons Young Lovers and I Love You. Devil-May-Care!; Don't Trust That Man When ---; My Errant Heart; Biography Of Ricky Nelson; Jean; Memory Of Love; Proof Of My Love. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Written by kiki. Art and cover by Sunao Minakata and kinta. GOTCHA! Flum Apricot has defeated a werewolf and become an adventurer. Now she can start her new life with Milkit, once she rescues a merchant from some hoodlums, and deals with a violent nun from the Church of Origin, and defeats all the monsters she encounters, and finds the rare and illegal medicinal herb the merchant needs, and…confronts a horrible beast with a swirling vortex where its face should be! Flum is not about to roll over for anyone, except Milkit! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st Printing. Written by kiki. Art and cover by Sunao Minakata and kinta. REUNIONS AND REPRISALS! After risking her life to obtain a healing herb for a merchant, Flum Apricot is gifted with a house to use as a home base for her and Milkit. Not long after they settle in, Flum is reunited with her former comrade from the Heros Party, Eterna, who claims to know the remedy for Milkits disfigured face. Flum doesnt have much time to enjoy this happy turn of events though. The villainous Dein who rules the West District has decided to make his move. But Flum will stop at nothing to protect her home with Milkit! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Written by kiki. Art and cover by Sunao Minakata and kinta. TRUE FACE! Flum has triumphed over Dein and thwarted his hostile takeover. With Milkit safe once again and her scars healed, Flum can finally remove Milkits bandages and reveal the face of her beloved partner. Things take an abrupt turn, however, when a child without a face of their own arrives on Flums doorstep, and the ghost of a defeated foe is revived by the Church of Origin. Just what sinister schemes are lurking behind their pious façade?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st Printing. Written by kiki. Art and cover by Sunao Minakata and kinta.TO NEED AND BE NEEDED! After discovering a monstrosity made up of human bodies in the streets of the city, Flum is shaken to her very core. Seeing her master so uneasy, Milkit summons the courage to speak her mind in a way that Flum has never witnessed before. Meanwhile, Ottilie and Eterna continue their covert investigation into the Church of Origin and the savage experiments theyve been performing in secret. When they appear to hit a dead end, though, Eterna decides its time to question Ink, the mysterious girl currently living in Flums home. Could she have the answers they seek? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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Australian Reprint Series. Cover by Keith Chatto. Contains stories from "Juliette Picture Library" #3.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $9.00 5" spine split. Water damage.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Working at her father's gas station in the desert, Betsy meets handsome, tormented drifter Toby, and falls for him as she learns his story. Struggling artist Doris is taken in by wealthy art patron Rodney for all the wrong reasons. College professor Valery must keep her marriage to student Barry a secret, which works fine until Sue comes along. Bittersweet Love; Wondrous Interlude; Art…For Loves Sake!; Broken Love; Dangerous Deception. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Connie wants to dump sailor boyfriend Peter when she falls for Rex, but Peter's not ready to let her go. Laurie loves Ed, but he can't say no to his gambling problem. Redheaded Margo runs into old flame Dan, but now he's got dangerous underworld connections and doesn't want her to get involved. Foolish Illusion; Gambling with Love; Dead End Dream; The Bully; Come Back to Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $199.95 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4604503009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Stories and art by George Tuska, Vince Colletta and Bob Powell. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Jo and Ellen discover they have both fallen for handsome artist Jeff. While temporarily blinded, Jeanne falls for a mystery man, in a story with art possibly by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Sandy likes to flirt with the boys, but her games backfire on her, in a story with good-girl art by Bob Powell. Stand-In Heart; I'll Always Love You; Am I Duty Bound to Marry?; His Face Before Me; My Beloved Doctor; My First Sweetheart!; I Don't Want to Be The Most Popular Girl in School! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Doug Wildey and Jack Sparling. Tear-soaked tales of love, loss and reunion from Harvey. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Plus a story by legendary artist Doug Wildey. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s. Lip Service; Strange Romantic Customs; Walk Out Smiling; Somebody Elses Girl; No Wedding Ring for Me! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. Yesterday's Sweetheart starring Molly Adams, pencils by Alex Toth. Tootsie Roll ad, art by C.C. Beck. Forever Yours. Change of Heart. Eileen poem. Cupid Makes an Error text story. Rancho Pancho. Love Comes Calling, pencils by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Suzy 'n' Slim humor ½ page. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. The Fearful Heart! starring Molly Adams, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia; Aline is in love with the sheriff, but she can't take that he always is in danger. No Time for Tears. Dearest Enemy. Sundown. Race for Love text story. Saddle Stuntgirl! facts on rodeo stunt girls. Rancho Pancho. Heartbreak Ranch. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

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"The Unmasked Heart!" (art by Vince Colletta), "You Cannot Marry" (art by Colletta), "The Nights Are So Lovely" (art by Larry Lieber), and "Music For a Lost Love!" (art by Colletta), plus a two-page text story, "A Mind of Her Own." Colletta cover. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $15.50 View scan Heavy water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ed Moritz, Charlie Tomsey, King Ward and Pete Riss. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A skier nobly saves her romantic rival from an avalanche; Jinny finds herself with suitors aplenty after she runs a kissing booth; Advice on getting a second date. The Love Trail; Love Will Out!; The Many Kisses; Man-Bait; Columnist's Romance; Come-on Girl!; As Long As I Lived!; The Second Date! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $73.00 View scans 3.75" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Paul Cooper and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A teacher finds romance; Dating Do's and Don'ts; How being the life of the party can kill romantic chances. Romance Plays a Role; Hearts Adrift; Dating Do's and Don'ts; Not in My Class!; Romance in a Trance; Marriage is a Serious Affair!; Uncertain Heart; The Love Scheme; Life of the Party...Death to Romance! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $42.00 View scans 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Lin Streeter, Bill Walsh, Ken Bald, Gus Ricca and Leonard Starr. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Wealthy Anne cant fathom how shes drawn to Steve, a mere garage mechanic; A writers latest book debunks the idea of love, but she fails to notice the way her handsome publisher looks at her. Too Good for Love!; Too Tall for Love; The Sergeant and the Brat!; Artist's Romance; Love Is the Bunk!; Carnival Queen; Blind Date; What Do You Have in Common? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $1,329.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4508088001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Sam Cooper, Mario Rizzi, Charles Quinlan Sr., John Costanza, Robert Brice, and Paul Cooper. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Jean must choose between a modeling career in New York, or settling down with the boy next door. Linda drives her boyfriend away with constant demands for attention and controlling behavior. A WAC (female soldier) falls for a handsome pilot while on assignment in Hawaii, but her fiance is still fighting overseas. Particularly nice cover by an unknown artist. The Boy Next Door; Whom Do You Love?; Maid of Honor; Romance at Waikiki; Promised Heart; Withered on the Vine! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Lin Streeter and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Classic beauty Nina finds that most men are only after one thing, until she meets photographer Bob; A wealthy woman falls for a miner, but he hates her bourgeois lifestyle; Judy wants to marry the much older Vince, until she meets a handsome man her own age. Beauty Is a Curse; Stars in Her Eyes; Miner's Romance; Age Against Amour; Girl Alone; Rebound Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $22.00 View scan 7.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Shelly Moldoff, Kenneth Landau, Charles Nicholas, Pete Riss, Bill Benulis and Jack Abel. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Chuck is a love-em-and-leave-em kinda guy, until he meets the one woman he cant forget; Poverty-stricken Cindy gets her own Cinderella story when she masquerades as a wealthy woman at a ball; Advice on kindness as the path to love. The Man Who Knew Women!; Inter-Office Memo!; When Dreams Come True; Kindness Can Work Wonders!; Gold-Digger!; Two Weeks with Love!; Fear for My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Valerie Barclay, Kenneth Landau, and Bill Walsh. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Clarabelle uses her youth and beauty as a love weapon; Lora goes to the city looking for love, but only finds a succession of losers; Terrys Aunt Sue tells her a story about why she shouldnt wait for love. Featuring art by Valerie Barclay, aka early Marvel inker Violet Barclay, one of the few female comics artists of the 1950s. Heartless Little Demon!; Love Duet; Brief Case for Love!; One Last Fling!; It's an Old Custom; Love Can't Wait! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $99.00 View scans .5" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Honeymoon Hotel!; an old bronze statue casts a love spell. The Romance Waltz text story. Love Is a Lie. Second Choice!, art by Howard Alexander. Cottage in Paradise text story. A Perfect Set-Up for Love! Flight into Romance. 36 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $1,350.00 View scans Interior complete. Complete spine split. Cover oxidation. Staples added (not manufacturing). Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $19.00 View scan 2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming loose at one staple. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

My Secret Love!; a woman rejects a series of potential loves. 100 Ways to Lose a Man! No. 3 filler page, art by Kenneth Landau. Worlds Apart!, art by Harry Lazarus. Little Miss Stiff-Neck! text story. Warden of My Heart!, art by Peter Riss. Optimistic Romance text story. Watch Out For That... Last Minute Spat! He's the Man for You! When Out on a Date filler page. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Chic Stone and George Klein. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Wounded by love, Lorna goes to Hollywood to leave the past behind her; Lucy puts on an act to win Fred, but hes displeased to meet the real Lucy; A poem about the risks of playing hard to get. You've Got What It Takes!; Everyday Girl!; Do You Pretend?; Mike Changes His Mind!; The Fatal Choice!; Hard to Get! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.5 $69.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4060099007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $119.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover and interior oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover art by John Prentice. "Love Me...", art by Dick Rockwell; Lingerie shop owner Lynden falls in love with Tyler but later thinks her roommate Ginny has stolen him away; Tyler shows up and says Ginny was lying: he only cares for Lynden. "Jealousy Was My Undoing," art by Al McWilliams; Newlyweds Dorothy and Pierre host Pierres old friends Bill and his wife Kitty; Dorothy learns Kitty used to be Pierres dance contest partner and is jealous; Bill and Kitty are later killed in a plane crash. "You'll Come Back," art by John Prentice; Dance team Eddie and Nora audition for a Broadway show but star Delilah insists that only Eddie be hired; When Eddie refuses, Delilah takes them both, but splits up the act. "I Had To Choose"; Business executive Pam is too busy for her friend David, so she asks her assistant Madge to keep him company; Madge sets up Pam with a blind date: David. "I Found My Heart In The Past" text story. "Take Me As I Am"; Office worker Helen meets wealthy Royce at a skating rink; She conceals her working class background from him, pretending to live at the mansion where her mother is employed as a cook. "Unwelcome"; Toms widowed father John returns from Europe with a new wife, Wilma, and her teen-aged daughter, Martha; Tom makes friends with Martha, who grew up in a concentration camp, but he spreads nasty rumors about Wilma. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "The Love That I Needed"; After her parents are killed, 10-year-old Vicki is raised by her older married sister Rita; Rita convinces Vicki that all men, including her husband Al, are bad; As a young woman, Vicki goes to work for the government; Bill is her boss and he falls in love with Vicki. "I'll Know When I Find My Love," art by Paul Parker; Col. Adams tries to convince his daughter Georgia to marry one of the young Army officers under his command; Georgia runs off to the city and is befriended by sleazy Tony; She is nearly arrested in a raid on a gambling joint. "I Dare You to Love Me"; Georgie and her father operate a coastal mail boat in Florida; After her boyfriend Frank marries someone else, Georgie swears off men; They rescue Sam, whose boat sank, and he asks Georgie for a date. "He-Man Stuff" text story. "An Emperor's Love"; In 1866, as his short-lived Mexican empire crumbles, Maximilian sends his wife Carlotta back to Europe so she will be safe. "$100 Worth of Heartbreak," art by John Prentice; Steel factory worker Hank fights boxer Tiger Ames to earn $100 so he can marry Leila; However, she rejects the money and breaks up with him, because she hates fighting; Hank becomes a professional boxer and is managed by sexy heiress Irene. "Forgive Me, Kathleen"; As a child, Louise is jealous of her sister Kathleen; When they grow up, Louise continues her campaign of dislike and hostility. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $69.95 or Best Offer View scan Cover and interior oxidation. Interior tearing. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $29.00 View scan Water damage. Staple rust. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

Cover art by John Prentice. "The Boy I Left Behind," art by John Prentice; Ellen refuses to marry Eddie because she wants to have a better life than he can offer her; She quits business school and goes to work in a department store where shes quickly promoted; Eddie proposes again and breaks up with her when Ellen refuses again. "You Are Not The One"; Pearl accepts a job from her Aunt Jane teaching kindergarten, although it will mean separating from her childhood sweetheart Warren; However, Warren says he doesnt love Pearl. "He Was The Boy Next Door" text story. "Three Girls From Ohio"; Jane, Cay and Lizabeth move to New York from Ohio; Jane dates handsome bellhop Bill and gets a secretarial job in the hotel, while Cay and Lizabeth try to find more glamourous jobs. "Everything But Love"; Kit and Joe are longtime friends but she doesnt view him romantically; When she falls in love with Corry, Joe professes his love for her and says his life will be ruined without her; Kit asks Corry to wait until the situation is straightened out, and she tries to promote a romance between Joe and Joan. "Too Glamorous For Love," art by Al Ulmer; Department store buyer Ronny breaks up with salesman Charley when he offers her a bribe to buy his goods; She returns to her hometown for a visit and meets her old boyfriend Tom. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "Because My Own Heart Sang," art by Dick Briefer; Alice is engaged to Steve and works in his stationery store; She constantly tries to find romantic mates for her acquaintances, which irritates Steve; She promises to stop matchmaking but is unable to do so. "Because We Were Different"; Janets father has a minor job in a department store and puts on a snobbish front for everyone else; Janet falls for crane operator Ralph but her father thinks hes not good enough for her. "I Was the Girl on His Arm"; After graduating, college football star Ricky postpones his marriage to Gail until he finds a job he likes; Ricky soon discovers his sports stardom doesnt qualify him for anything in the real world unless hes willing to start at the bottom (and hes not), and Gail breaks up with him. "My Band of Love" text story. "Day of My Awakening"; Kathy and Walt are engaged but he quits his job at a brokerage firm because he wants to be an artist; Kathy goes along with his plan even though it means their marriage has to be postponed. "Keep Away From That Man"; 17-year-old orphan Polly goes to live with her two wealthy spinster aunts, who turn out to be prudish and domineering; They compel Polly to assist Gertrude the maid and forbid her to be friends with chauffeur Danny, but the two young people fall in love anyway. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "Mine Was Another Kind of Love," art by John Prentice; Paul refuses to attend college because he wants to marry Eileen: he tells his irate father he will work during the day and go to night school instead; His father, who dreamed of college football glory for Paul at his alma mater, breaks off contact with his son. Paul and Eileen ask Mr. Collins, head of the college alumni association, for advice. "This Could Never Happen to Me"; Sally and Tom fall in love and become engaged; After 5 years, Sally's friend Rita warns her Tom is never going to set the date for their wedding and is just using Sally; Sally doesn't believe her, but one day Tom says he's leaving for California, alone, and their relationship is over. "His Arms Were Waiting For Me"; Esther attends a lecture by Lydia Jenkins in which the latter says wives should run the household completely, demand equal treatment from their husbands, and this will lead to a happy home; Esther dates Lydia's son Brad and they fall in love, but Brad doesn't like Esther's application of his mother's scheme. "The Studious Type" text story. "Wilfred Was My Darling"; Wrestler Mabel and wimpy newspaper reporter Wilfred fall in love, but she breaks up with him because hes unable to defend her against lecherous men they meet; Her father was a boxer and she wants a similar he-man for a beau. "Marsha the Moose" one-page story, art by Dave Berg. "Not Every Man is a Fool"; Helen is upset when her boyfriend Ralph breaks a date to visit an old Army buddy in the hospital; As a child, the death of her parents meant Helen was sent to live with her older sister Dorothy, who criticizes her husband Bill for loaning a sick friend money. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "At the Snap of Her Finger," art by Bill Ely; Cora works in the bookshop owned by her cousin Eloise; Eloise warns Cora that author Hunt is dating her so he can use her as a character in his next novel. "Girl of Baltimore"; Edgar Allan Poe is admired by his young friend Virginia; When she grows up, they marry and he writes the poem "Annabel Lee" in her honor. "My Own Private Dream," art by Bernie Krigstein; Two pilots, one "by-the-book" and another "a reckless stunt flyer," go head to head to win the affections of Cathy Fulsom, and it doesn't help that she likes Brad over Dick. "Gloria Maltby's Style," art by Dick Briefer; Sally is famous society columnist Glorias secretary; Gloria convinces Sally to let her sell Sallys stories with Glorias name on them; Sally learns--from Jimmy, who works for the magazine that bought the stories—that Gloria is not giving her the full amount earned for them. "Intermission" text story. "My Wonderful - Yet Forbidden"; Jessicas sister Eve is selfish, lazy and a liar; When their mother suffers a heart attack, Eve tells Dr. Eric it was Jessicas fault; However, he soon discovers the truth. Eric and Jessica fall in love, and Eves mother tells Eve shes going to have to pull her own weight around the house from now on. "Father Dear Father," art by Jules Steiner; Dinnie's date Bixby accidentally locks her in the trunk of his beat-up car and is mistaken for a kidnapper; Bixby's bad luck continues, since Dinnie's father--who doesn't like Bixby--is a night-court judge. "His Kind of Love," art by John Prentice; City-slicker insurance salesman Charles arrives in Wyoming and is assigned to sell a policy to rancher Boyd; Charles and Boyds daughter Martha fall in love, although ranch foreman Dusty also loves her. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "My Kind Don't Fall In Love"; Engineer Dave falls in love with Kathy, daughter of the owner of the factory where he works, although he's warned that she is a heart-breaker; Dave is given a raise and promoted and learns Kathy was behind it. "I Was The Good Companion," art by Dick Briefer; Susan agrees to visit Paris with her friend Betsy as a paid companion; They meet Betsy's brother Derek, who refuses to come home and work for their father. "More Handsome Than Ever" text story. "A Moment To Live In My Heart"; Gloria's father dies and she gets a factory job to support her mother, sister, and brother; This will delay her wedding to Steve, since she refuses to let him help out; When her sister June graduates, Gloria's brother Butch threatens to quit school and work in a factory. "No Second Time For Love," art by Bill Ely; Peter loses a large sum of money to gambler Charles; his sister Diane agrees to dine with Charles to pay off the debt and save her brother from ruin; Charles, smitten, offers to marry Diane: she rejects him; Peter, insulted, challenges Charles to a duel. Diane makes a wager with Charles: if he wins, she'll marry him; if he loses, he won't kill her brother. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"A Little Rebel Called Love," art by John Prentice; Lora's military family expects her to marry West Point cadet Johnny, but she prefers Larry, who intends to go into his father's business; When Lora's father is transferred to West Point, Lora has to go along; Larry promises to marry her as soon as he can support them both. "To Dare To Dream," art by Mike Roy; Nola dates Don, but her sister Cathy says he's just doing it to spite his ex-girlfriend Eloise, who is now going out with wealthy Bob; When Bob loses his fortune, Nola fears Eloise and Don will reconcile. "My Yesterday's Faults"; Jack and Frances are reporters on the same newspaper; She's cool and disapproves of his melodramatic "human interest" stories; Frances has an unhappy home life, living with her father and his second wife, the hostile Vivian. "One Chance For Love" text story. "A Star Can Travel Alone," art by Bill Ely; Star player Jim considers baseball just another job; Club secretary Anne can't understand his attitude, since she loves the sport; Jim falls for society woman Helen and decides to quit baseball and go into business, but then learns she's engaged to another man. "They Called It A Good Time"; Jud and Sheila are the life of the party in their frivolous social set; On a scavenger hunt, Sheila meets the serious Carl and they fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Love Is on a Distant Star"; Libby quits her teaching job and moves to New York to study singing at the "Beethoven School of Music"; She lives with her "Bohemian" Aunt Pat, who tries to make Libby loosen up. "If That's All You Offer"; Cindy is exasperated because her reporter boyfriend Chick spends too much time working; She wants him to be an influential "somebody" in town; Cindy starts dating newcomer Hal, who claims to have big plans. "Please See Me as Yesterday"; On vacation, Marcia sets her cap for wealthy Dirk, disabling her car as a pretense to meet him; Mechanic Ken repairs the car; Marcia is attracted to him but thinks hes too working-class to be of interest. "Noon over Westchester" text story. "Twelve Steps to My Arms"; Joe is an engineer who wants to be a writer; His upstairs neighbor Harriet has wild parties which prevent him from writing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Ed Goldfarb, inks by Bob Baer. "What Price for Love?", art by Doug Wildey; Jennifer graduates from nursing school and moves to Coaltown out west; She falls in love with Dr. Nelson but he's killed in a mine cave-in. Jennifer is rescued by Rod, son of the mine's owner. "Daredevil's Love," art by Bill Fraccio; Nora's father Tom is disabled after an accident during an auto race; Nora dates Jim, another driver, and asks him to quit: he promises to do so "after a few more races," but becomes successful and falls in with a bad crowd; Jim goes out with Marcia, then learns she is part of a gang intending to sabotage his car. "Mine Was a Jealous Heart," art by Hy Fleishman; Jill falls in love with her boss Eric, but when she's promoted from his assistant to featured singer on TV, she doesn't see him much anymore; Jill invites Eric to a weekend winter sports party thrown by her rich cousin Lana. "My Summons to Love" text story by Ellen Lynn. "Love in the Spotlight," art by Lou Cameron; Gale joins Paul's ballet company and is promoted to be star Sonia's understudy; Gale falls in love with Paul, discarding her boyfriend Dave; Sonia demands that Gale be fired, but Dave and Paul stand up for her, so Sonia quits. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Hy Fleishman and others. Torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart from Story Comics. Redheaded heiress Martha goes to a small town for anonymity, only to fall for a man who already has a girlfriend. During the Korean War, smitten nurse Nancy convinces blinded soldier Dennis that she's his girlfriend, also named Nancy. College coed Alice gets a reputation for giving her kisses away. I Was a Fool for Love; I Cheated for Love; Love Thief - My Sister; I Was Too Easy to Kiss; I Ran Away to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Fraccio. "Love Was My Sin!", art by Hy Fleishman; Marcia wants to leave her small-town radio job for television in New York; She thinks famous actor Carlton will help her, but instead he steals her program idea and leaves her behind; Marcia threatens to commit suicide. "Glamor Killed My Love!", art by Jon D'Agostino [as John D'Agostino]; Marion helps her fiancé, photographer Ted, win a contest and a big contract. But Ted breaks up with her and becomes engaged to popular model Connie, who dumps her boyfriend Norman at the same time. Norman suggests he and Marion pretend to be in love, to make Ted and Connie jealous. "I Gambled for Love" text story by Ellen Lynn. "I Gave Away My Love," pencils by Ernie Bache, inks by Harry Harrison; Mousy secretary Judy befriends impoverished aspiring actress Terry; Judy falls in love with Gil, but he prefers Terry, so Terry leaves town to give her friend a chance with him; Terry is involved in an accident and contracts amnesia. "I Wanted to Die for Lost Love," art by Bill Fraccio; Nurse Julie loves Dr. Roy, then catches him with another woman. Julie runs away and catches pneumonia, losing her will to live; In the hospital, nurse Amy tells Julie her own story: she fell in love with Tom, but discovered he drank too much and was a draft dodger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Fraccio. "A Brazen Cheat!", art by John D'Agostino; Because her wealthy patient Grace is too ill to attend a fancy party, nurse Letty is convinced to impersonate her; She falls in love with fellow guest Gordon, but when she reveals her true identity she thinks hes abandoned her; Letty tries to commit suicide but is rescued by doctor Drew. "My Fight For Love," art by Harry Harrison; WAC Debbie and soldier Jeff are stationed in Korea and fall in love, but his intelligence duties often call him away; One night Debbie sees Jeff with another WAC at a dance and slaps his face, only to learn its Karl, Jeffs twin brother. "Sorrow Between Two Loves" text story by Ellen Lynn. "Love's Great Lie!", art by Bill Fraccio; Athletic Janice and Jim are in love, but she contracts infantile paralysis; She recovers but will walk with a limp from now on. Jim dumps her; Janice moves to the country and gets a job working at a kennel. "My Love's Fatal Decision," art by Hy Fleishman; Architect Linda is hired by a large firm and is sexually harassed by the male employees; She dates lawyer Henry, but even he "makes fun of [Lindas] work"; Linda designs a new factory and clashes with construction boss Mike, but eventually they become friends. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. She Hated Her Husband!; Elaine married TV repairman Larry while still in high school; 18 months later she hates her life as a mother and housewife; After Elaine goes to the beach with friends and takes their baby along, Larry takes the infant and goes home to his mother. Thrill Seeker, art by Edward Goldfarb; Brenda leaves her small town and would-be suitor Tom for a vacation in New Orleans during Mardi Gras; She falls in love with a costumed man named Andre, but sees him kissing another woman and returns home, disillusioned. The Turning Of The Worm text story by Diane Lowe. I Fell In Love With An Ex-Con, art by Dick Beck; Connie, secretary for the parole board, falls in love with paroled convict Joe, over her fathers objections; Joe disappears after meeting her father and Connie thinks hes rejoined his old gang; When Connie sees Joe in police custody, she fears the worst. My Terrible Confession; Even as a child, Carol had no regard for truth and honesty, and as a department store employee she continues to take credit for work others do; She falls in love with her new boss Bruce, even though he warns her that he can't stand liars; Carol mistakenly wins a store slogan contest, but doesnt admit the error. 36 pgs., full color.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. "No Law in Love!", art by Ross Andru; Law professor Marcia agrees to marry stuffy Dean Monroe, although he is 20 years older than she is; Former Korean War POW Pete enrolls as a student and Marcia falls in love with him; Marcia overhears Monroe threatening to ruin Petes future if he doesnt dump Marcia, so she breaks up with Pete for his own good. "Give Me Back my Ring"; Patti is engaged to Johnny; he leaves on a business trip and she agrees to escort his former Army buddy Gordon around town; Gordon feels ill and while they are waiting for a doctor, Gordons wife and some private detectives catch him and Patti in his hotel room. "Love Thief - My Sister" text story. "Confession of a Heel!", art by Jon D'Agostino; Photographer Roger is a womanizer who even flirts with his secretary Elaine; Elaine announces shes engaged to someone else, but Roger thinks shes lying; He romances her on a business trip to Bermuda, then discovers he really does love her. "One Moment of Love"; Lindas boyfriend Rod moves to Chicago to become an actor; She agrees to wait for him as long as it takes; Rod becomes famous and marries someone else. Linda marries lawyer Howard on the rebound, even though she still loves Rod. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. "Rules Of Love"; Fran marries Ben after a brief courtship. 3 years later, the marriage is strained because Fran is possessive and domineering: "I thought I owned him!"; Ben asks for a divorce; hes in love with Nancy; Fran tries to break them up by claiming she has only 6 months to live, but her lie is exposed. "Search For Love," art by Bill Savage; Lynn is hired by lawyer Parks because shes an orphan and he thinks she may be his long-lost daughter; Lynn dates junior partner Larry, but jealous secretary Mona claims Larry is only interested because Lynn might be the daughter of the boss. "My Summons To Love" text story by Ellen Lynn. "I Knew What I Wanted"; Maggi works her way up in business to a management position, but wants a wealthy, high-society husband rather than co-worker Matt. She falls in love with Dale, who meets these criteria, but he says "youre not in my class!"; Matt agrees to tutor Maggi until shes acceptable to the upper-class Dale. Matt and Maggi fall in love, but she refuses to give up on Dale. "Faithless Fiancee"; Jean is engaged to museum archaeologist Bill and finds him somewhat boring; Their wedding is postponed because Bill has to travel to Egypt for his work; Months pass and Jean is lonely, so she accepts an offer from old friend Rita to go on some double dates; Jean meets Rick and falls in love with him and the "never ending merry-go-round" of wild parties, but he doesnt propose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.