Comic books in 'Romance'

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yaongyl. The smash-hit webcomic from Korea! A story about self-esteem, love, and learning to accept yourself for who you are. Once bullied for being perceived as ugly, Jugyeong Lim uses online video tutorials to transform into a beautiful, popular girl. Caught in a love triangle between a mysterious guy and a bad boy, Jugyeong navigates both high school and her personal life, while her self-esteem, romantic life and career are constantly in flux. Who is truly Jugyeong's type? Collects episodes 39-50. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yaongyl. Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to overwhelming popularity and fame. It's almost high school graduation. Jugyeong is trying her best to balance school, the upcoming college entrance exam, her beauty academy classes, and her family drama... not to mention her secret hope to be more than friends with Suho. The two awkward teens keep trying to confess their feelings for each other... but time is running out faster than either of them expects. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yaongyl. Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to overwhelming popularity and fame. Jugyeong persuades Seojun to help her by posing for some product promos, and suddenly he begins to get modeling jobs. Jugyeong is really excited for him, but she's even happier when the two of them begin dating. She starts to think she has finally found a boyfriend and true love. But when Seojun reunites with some old friends, and begins keeping secrets from Jugyeong, she can't help wondering if their relationship might be doomed before it's even begun. Collects episodes 64-79. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yaongyl. Perfect for readers of graphic novels, manhwa, webcomics + young adult contemporary romance with the makeover and love-triangle tropes. Additionally, fans of The Kissing Booth, Cinderella-sque stories, and K-dramas like 200 Pounds Beauty & Oh My Venus will enjoy this series. Mastering the art of makeovers, Jugyeong Lim navigates high school and then college, while her self-esteem, romantic life, and career are constantly in flux… Jugyeong Lim has been treated unfairly by her family and bullied by her enemies due to being perceived as ugly. She learns how to use makeup by binge-watching online video tutorials. As she slowly masters the art of makeovers, her dramatic transformation leads to overwhelming popularity and fame. After Jugyeong encourages Seojun to get up on stage and sing at a music festival, he becomes an overnight sensation. Seojun promises not to let anything come between them, but Jugyeong has to deal with her insecurities about their relationship. She might be making waves as an influencer and starting as a makeup artist on a film, but she still hasnt shown Seojun her true face. Meanwhile, the return of a familiar face just might throw everything off this delicate balance. This volume collects episodes 80–95 of the hit romantic WEBTOON comic True Beauty. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $18.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yaongyl. Once bullied for being perceived as ugly, young Jugyeong Lim uses online video tutorials to transform into a beautiful popular girl. Caught in a love triangle between a mystery man and a bad boy, Jugyeong navigates both high school and her personal life, while her self-esteem, romantic life and career are constantly in flux. In this third book of the series, we focus on Seojun, Suho and Seyeon... Three guys whose painful pasts are about to be revealed. The three S's! Best Friends Forever! But that last F ... forever may be shorter than any of them ever dreamed. This volume collects episodes 27-38 of the hit WEBTOON comic. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "All Together Now!" Written by Alan Ball. Art by David Messina. Blood and passion mix on a hot rainy night at Merlotte's as Sookie and the usual suspects settle in for the long haul. Until, that is, they find themselves unexpectedly trapped by a vengeful, vile creature that feeds off the miserable shame of others-and none will survive until morning unless all their dirty little secrets are revealed. So Sookie, Bill, Eric, Sam, Tara, Jason, and Lafayette are forced to dig deep and tell painful tales of their pasts-the kind you never willingly reveal! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 156 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The French Quarter!" Written by Mariah Huehner and David Tischman. Art by David Messina, Claudia Balboni, Bruno Letizia, Elena Casagrande and Emanuel Simeoni. Cover by Giovanna Niro. Mind reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse is in New Orleans helping Vampire Sheriff Eric Northman track down an insane killer named Guerra. Bill Compton's in town, too, making sure Eric doesn't get fresh with Sookie, and investigating a local Hep-D outbreak that may be connected to Guerra's latest victims. Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, why is Pam hanging out at Merlotte's - and what does she want with Lafayette? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Bill Draut, and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Taking shelter in a model house during a storm, teens Rick and Ella get to act out what married life would be like. Ed's sickly mother manages to take over his life, distressing his new wife, redheaded Jean. Bonnie is eager to marry Steve, but then wonders why they have no money even though he works late every night. Cover may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Unfit to Manage; Doormat Wife!; Bride of the Month; Dollhouse Bride; The Baby's Room; Too-Perfect Marriage!; Never Leave Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Manny Stallman, Jo Albistur, Bill Draut, Warren Kremer and John Prentice. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Jane marries the man she loves, only to find herself questioning her decision when married life isn't as easy as she thought. Connie treats her marriage vows a little too lightly. Judy marries Bill to get away from her awful family, but he soon bristles under her perfectionism and nagging. Cover may be the work of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The Greatest Gift; Waiting Wife; Bride of the Month; Wedding-Ring Blues; Faithful To My Vows; Honeymoon Break; Decorating Data; Stormy Marriage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bill Draut, Al Avison and John Prentice. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Judy hastily marries soldier beau Phil, but isn't prepared for the military life. Uptown girl Ginny thinks she can change Rob by marrying him, but he's stuck to his downtown ways. A woman insists on marrying, even though she's too young to really understand a lifetime commitment. Cover may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Ever Faithful; No Turning Back; Bride of the Month; G. I. Bride; Only Myself to Blame; No One Could Love Me; Is He for You?; Part-Time Wife! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bill Draut, Al Avison and John Prentice. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Janet should be overjoyed that cousin Dora is getting married, but she yearns for a man of her own. Peg and Jerry find love on the beach, but he's got a dark secret. Ex-convict Laura creates a new identity to put her past behind her, but lives in fear that boyfriend Hal will find out. Always a Bridesmaid; Break-up; Can I Make Him Happy?; Midsummer Madness; Loves Return; My Hearts Choice!; A New Life; Branded! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Tom Hickey, John Giunta, Manny Stallman and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Joy falls for Carl, inmate of the island prison where her father is the warden, and helps him plot his escape. Vic thinks his fiancee Bonnie was lost in a plane crash, but she's just in Scotland. Farm girl Betty is torn between farmer Curt and his educated brother Ralph. Plus vintage advice on love and skin care. The Right to Love; Country Wedding!; Hearts Divided; My Fickle Heart; Blind Date; Beauty Can Be Skin Deep!; Know Your Man! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Vince Colletta Studio, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Oil wildcatter Tom falls for Julie, the country girl who carried him to safety after a mugging. Redheaded celebrity stand-in Sheila falls for movie star Les, who thinks she's the real deal. Sue convinces Steve she's in love with him, but secretly she's not so sure, until a car accident changes everything. Plus a story that may be the work of good-girl art legend Matt Baker. The Last One To Marry; The Engagement Ring/ Mail Order Romance; Sweet Young Thing; You Can't Gamble on Love; I Fell in Love With My Boss; Enchanted Holiday. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $15.50 View scan 1 1/2" spine split. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by TheInnerGeek

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. A small-town girl struggles to admit that she loves a man who's engaged to another woman. A teacher finds love with a stranger on a cruise, but she's not sure she can trust him. A woman relocates to escape her sullied reputation, only to find the past catching up with her. A Rival on My Honeymoon!; Romantic Stranger; I Was Ashamed of My Parents; Strange Romantic Customs; My Superstitious Heart; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell Studio and Lee Elias. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Reporter Martha has a love-hate relationship with her handsome editor Lee, until a circus fire makes them see what's really important. Redheaded Diane never got over her orphaned childhood, and is desperate to marry. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. First issue to feature the Comics Code seal on the cover. Deadline For Love!; Forbidden Romance; She I Found Love on a Bus; I Was Nobody's Baby; My Ticket to Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and Howard Nostrand. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Model Bobbie is in agony when she has to assume romantic poses with Monty, whom she secretly loves. Advice columnist Doris Bigelow counsels a teen girl who is in love with a 21-year-old man. A woman wonders if she can love again after a tragedy. I Was a Stand-In for Love; Two Sides to Every Romance; Make-Believe Love; Should I Follow My Heart?; My Chance for Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, George Seifringer, Martin Epp, Bill Draut, Warren Kremer, Lee Elias and Al Avison. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Cynthia's worst fears about her new husband Bill and his co-worker Marion are apparently justified. New bride Peg is shocked that hubby Hank seems to have more in common with her best friend, Diane. Redheaded Lucy marries Frank while she's still a teenager, but both he and her mother suspect she may have rushed into things. Wife In Name Only; Here Comes The Bride!; Mockery of Marriage; Wrong Kind of Guy; I Was a Child Bride. Final issue under this title; series continues as True Bride to Be Romances (1956) #17. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #120. July 1932. Billie Dove cover. Story and confessional magazine aimed at women, with some celebrity and Hollywood gossip included. 8.5" x 11.25". 66 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Issue #160. November 1935. Grace Moore cover. Gorgeous ad on rear cover by Frank Farkas for Tattoo "Hawaiian" lipstick. Story and confessional magazine aimed at women, with some celebrity and Hollywood gossip included. 8.5" x 11.25". 80 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Woman's magazine focusing on relationships, clothing tips, and beauty tips, as well as fiction stories. Cover by Zoe Mozert. 108 pages. 8.5 in. x 11 in. B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Quarter-page Little Lulu Kleenex ad. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 100 pages, B&W and full color. Cover price $0.15.

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Photo cover. "The Wrong Way"; Theatre usher Joyce decides to emulate business executive Miss Randall and actress Rita Moor to improve her life, even though they have bad reputations for being ruthless; She betrays her friend Harriet to get a promotion and steals her boss Bob from his girlfriend; Bob learns of her schemes and breaks up with her. "My Selfish Life"; Sondra selfishly exploits her mother and argues with her boyfriend Marty when he objects; She dumps Marty so wealthy Rand can take her to a society dance; While shes there, her mother suffers a "complete physical collapse due to nervous and physical exhaustion." "Ann's Other Love" text story by Wilma Bauer. "The Professor's Daughter"; Luisa returns home a huge snob after studying in France, and views the small college town where her father teaches to be boring and provincial; She finds student Dennis appealing until she discovers he does handyman work to help pay his tuition; Instead, Luisa dates Clive, who plans to be a diplomat. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Classic romance comics with stories and art by the Iger Shop. A waitress finds love with handsome pilot Johnny, but she can barely believe it, and neither can his girlfriend. A woman stung by romance swears she'll never love again. Romance advice to girls from Agnes Wilson. Portrait of My Love; If I Were Queen of Hearts; Agnes Wilson Lovelorn Advisor; Goodbye Romance; Johnny Kissed Me! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Frank Frollo and Al Fago. Stories and art by Al Tyler, Frank Frollo and Art Cappello. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Norma leaves her coal-mining husband for a glamorous job in a city nightclub, but inadvertently gets involved with a drug deal. Jealous of her sister Myrt's talent and fame, Ann starts to impersonate Myrt, and quickly gets in over her head. Nurse Cynthia loves doctor Gene, but in a fit of jealousy she commits medical malfeasance, and only realizes her folly in the aftermath of a train wreck. Older and Wiser!; My Secret Betrayed Me; My Moment of Madness; I Was a Pawn of Passion; Key to My Heart; Strictly for the Brides. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Vivian works as a paid escort and falls for Jerry, but her boss Mike wants Vivian for himself. A woman, her husband, and a thief fall under the spell of a string of pearls. Judy decides to steal her friend Gilda's boyfriend, Jimmy. Snowbound; I Learned the Hard Way; How Not to Hold Your Man; Yes, I Was an Escort Girl; Green With Envy; The Desert Held My Secret!; Blinded By Glamour. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lillian knocks out a would-be rapist, then wonders if she's an accidental murderer after reading press reports of his death. During Korea, Army nurse Trudy gets a chance for revenge against the commander who caused a friend's death, but falls in love with him instead. Amnesia separates a man from his daughter. Was I Branded?; I Wanted Happiness; I Deceived My Love; Summer Holliday; I Was Alone; X-Ray of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $140.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4592820017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Ray Osrin. Stories and art by Leon Winik, Warren Broderick, S. Finocchiaro and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Widow Gina tries to lose her sorrow in wild living, but then she meets old high school chum Charlie and has second thoughts. Joyce likes partying with Speedy, who looks like Jimmy Olsen's sleazy older brother, while her father tries to cover for her with straight-arrow Mat. Stella wants to forget her ex, boxer Rocky, but it's hard to do when he's fighting for the championship on TV. Close Call!; My Selfish Heart; Night of Reckoning!; I Must Have Been Crazy; Love Wins a Decision!; Everybody's Sweetheart. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The fantastic (and unfortunately uncredited) Good Girl cover art for this issue was repurposed from My Desire #34 (sometimes listed as My Desire #4) with altered dialogue, making the scene a bit more salacious. Stories and art by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lola is contemptuous of her friends' make-do marriage plans, and sets out to find a wealthy husband. Nurse Ginny falls for Carl, the handsome doctor she works for, but hypochondriac Sandra wants Carl's attention for herself. Helen enjoys walking in the rain and brooding over her loneliness, but that's how she meets handsome Tod, who comes to her aid when she twists her ankle. Plus a romantic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson in comics form. Fast Track for Love; A Savage in Love; Romance; The Price I Paid; None But the Lonely. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Betty starts dating Kurt while still seeing Tom, but sooner or later one of them is going to find out about the other. Craving excitement, Jean rushes into romance. Claire tries to manipulate boyfriend Steve into running for president of their college class, whether he wants it or not. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. I Led Him On; The Key to His Heart; I Paid for My Folly; Love's Epitaph. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Mike Peppe, Vince Colletta and Nick Cardy. Reprints. In this issue: "Stars in My Eyes" with art by Toth and Peppe from New Romances (1951 Standard) #17; "Wrong Way to Happiness" with art by Colletta from Thrilling Romances (1949) #24; "Heart Divided" with art by Toth and Peppe from Thrilling Romances (1949) #22; and "Chained to My Past" with art by Cardy from Intimate Love (1950) #20. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.