Comic books in 'Romance'

Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward, Gene Colan and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Cal's kisses had been passionate and convincing but..." Don't miss "Which Path Is Mine?" Plus: "Could I Be a Second Wife?" with art by Bill Ward; "The Girl Who Was Left Behind!" with pencils by Gene Colan; "Hold Me in Your Arms"; and 1-page text story "Two Men for Eve"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Grenet. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Gene Colan, Al Grenet and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "In Norm's embrace I was unaware of Andrea entering the room until..." Don't miss "My Shattered Reputation" with inks by Al Grenet. Plus: "College for Kisses"; "Foolhardy" with art by John Forte; 1-page text story "Love and Determination"; and "No Wedding Bells for Me" with art by Gene Colan. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I felt desired, wanted...as if this thing that was happening to me was meant to be..." Don't miss "Starved for Kisses" with art by Ogden Whitney. Plus: "I'll Fight for You"; "Broken Dreams"; 1-page text story "True Value"; and "I'll Be Waiting"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Grenet. Stories by unknown. Art by Leo Morey and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "But now, Steve, I know I'll never stop loving you...of that I'm sure...Debbie can't mean that much to you..." See "A Memory of Love"! Plus: "I Was Thrill Crazy" with pencils by Leo Morey; "Deceitful Dream"; 1-page text story "Let Love Come First"; and "Written Proposal"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward, Charles Sultan, John Forte and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Clark's dashing good looks and the way he kept looking at me had my heart racing like mad!" Read "I Wanted Thrilling Kisses" with pencils by Bill Ward. Plus: "My Foolish Devotion" with pencils by Charles Sultan; "They Called Me Different"; 1-page text story "Write to My Heart"; and "I Was Afraid of Marriage" with art by John Forte. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover inks by Al Grenet. Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan, Marion Sitton and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I could see that Steve's remarks hurt Randy deeply but why if he loves me doesn't he stand up and fight back?" Read "My Kind of Man" with pencils by Charles Sultan. Plus: "Interrupted Honeymoon" with pencils by Marion Sitton; "Girl-in-Waiting," reprinted from Forbidden Love (1950) #3; 1-page text story "Ill-Fated Letter"; and "Induction Blues"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward, Sam Citron, Charles Nicholas, John Forte and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Oh, Al...I love you so...but you don't even know I exist! How can I let you know my true feelings?" See "He Wasn't Really Mine" with pencils by Bill Ward. Plus: "My Lost Male" with pencils by Sam Citron; "She Wouldn't Give Him Up" with pencils by Sam Citron; 1-page text story "Too Late Dates"; and "I Was His Brother's Girl" with art by Charles Nicholas and John Forte. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Citron, Ogden Whitney and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Oh, Danny, I wrote those letters...not Dorothy...It's too late--sob--to tell you the truth now..." See "Dear Danny" with pencils by Sam Citron. Plus: "Courtship on a Bus" with art by Ogden Whitney; "Cupid's Mail"; 1-page text story "Postage Due," reprinted from #13; and "Letters from a Stranger"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Gosh, Edith, maybe one day we'll belong to each other...but I can't tie myself down now!" "Why, George? Why can't you be like the average man? Why can't you hold a job and want to settle down? --sob--" See "Should I Marry Him?" with art by Ogden Whitney. Plus: "He Wouldn't Propose to Me"; "Torment: Special Delivery"; 1-page text story "Too Much Love," reprinted from #12; and "Why Did He Date Me?" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I can win Fred back by telling him what this letter says...that Madge has jilted him...but it would hurt him deeply! What shall I do?" See "I Lied to My Fiance"! Plus: "He Wouldn't Go Steady"; "I Couldn't Marry Him"; 1-page text story "My Object...Matrimony"; and "I Stole Her Boy Friend"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I came to say goodbye...it's best for us to forget each other, Sandra!" "Oh, Frank, you can't mean that! What about me? What about our marriage?" See "My Wedding Dreams"! Plus: "Was He the Boy for Me?"; "I Distrusted Him"; "Jealous of His Ex-Girlfriend"; and 1-page text story "I Believed His Lies"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Citron, Bill Ward, Charles Quinlan, Dick Beck and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I don't belong here! Let me go, Jim! You shouldn't have invited me in the first place...your mother doesn't approve of me!" See "Too Proud to Be His Girl"! Plus: "The Bride He Chose" with art by Sam Citron and Dick Beck; "Spellbound" with art by Bill Ward, reprinted from #16; "Glamour Mad" with pencils by Charles Quinlan, reprinted from #14; and 1-page text story "Double Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Reed Crandall, Bill Ward and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I knew I would never love any other man...yet when they ridiculed Art Fullerton, I didn't defend him! He was all that I wanted in this world, but..." Don't miss "I Felt Ashamed of Him" with pencils by John Forte. Plus: "Second Fiddle," reprinted from #14; "Back Door to Fame" with art by John Forte and Bill Ward, reprinted from #14; 1-page text story "Marcia Makes Her Choice," reprinted from #15; and "Luxury Crazy" with pencils by Reed Crandall, reprinted from #7. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Little Al and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "Poor Perry got stuck with a dud! Nobody will cut in so he'll have to keep on dancing with her!" "Oh! Perry isn't dancing with me because he likes me--sob--He's stuck with me!" See "I Was a Wallflower!" with pencils by Little Al, reprinted from #21. Plus: "Who Am I?", reprinted from #22; "I Wanted a He-Man," reprinted from #22; 1-page text story "I Felt Guilty"; and "College for Kisses," reprinted from #25. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "No, don't go, Drew! Wait! Please!" "You think you can get away with anything, don't you, Betty? You don't care whom you hurt! Well, I've seen what you are and I'm through!" See "My Shameless Vanity" with pencils by Gene Colan, reprinted from #18. Plus: "My Steady's Other Girl"; "We Were Meant for Each Other"; "Which Path Is Mine?", reprinted from #24; and 1-page text story "Foolish Fancy," reprinted from #16. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Al Grenet, Bill Ward and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "I've been waiting for this moment for months! Irene, honey, your letters made me fall in love with you!" "Oh, Andy...Irene doesn't care for you! Those love notes were from me--sob--I wrote them! If only I could tell you!" See "Sweetheart by Proxy," reprinted from #9. Plus: "I Gave Up My Man" with inks by Al Grenet, reprinted from #25 (original title: "My Shattered Reputation"); "Ghost of an Old Romance" with art by John Forte and Bill Ward, reprinted from #11; 1-page text story "Humdrum Love"; and "We Couldn't Marry"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Citron, Leo Morey, Charles Sultan and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "You...you certainly had me fooled, Cathy! You really played me for quite a chump! Well, you've been slumming long enough...now you can go back to your own kind!" "Johnny! What are you saying? If that's what you think--sob--I will..." See "Dreams Come True" with pencils by Leo Morey, reprinted from Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) #17 (opening splash panel art changed for reprint; original title: "My Dreams Come True"). Plus: "No Man of My Own" with pencils by Sam Citron; "My Cheated Heart," reprinted from Love Letters (1949) #20; "Reckless Love" with pencils by Charles Sultan, reprinted from Love Letters (1949) #19 (original title: "One Reckless Fling"); and 1-page text story "Love's Barrier"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Beck. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Citron, John Forte, W.G. Hargis, Bill Ward and unknown. Love letters and the revealing tales of the lovers who wrote them! In this issue: "But Sally, I can't go to the ball! I have to work late every night...I...er...can't help that! Won't you understand?" "It's no use, Jim! I know now why you've been too busy to call! It's that Alice...you've been dating her!" See "I Danced to Disaster" with pencils by Sam Citron. Plus: "Reunion with Romance" with art by John Forte and Bill Ward, reprinted from Love Letters (1949) #21; "The Boy Beyond My Reach" with pencils by W.G. Hargis, reprinted from Love Letters (1949) #19 (original title: "Reaching for the Moon"); "I Was Unpopular" with pencils by Sam Citron, reprinted from Love Confessions (1949) #21 (original title: "Too Tall to Be Popular"); 1-page article "Don't Be Lonely!", reprinted from Love Letters (1949) #8; and 1-page text story "The Loser Won"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Final issue of the series. "The Boy Who Won Me," "My Boy Friend Was Afraid of Love," "Afraid of Losing Him," and "My Broken Engagement." Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. By Keisuke Uyama. Cover by Heikala. Unleash the power of true love with the English translation of the captivating Japanese best-selling novel by Keisuke Uyama, LOVE LIKE THE FALLING PETALS. This heart-wrenching tale takes you on an emotional journey as a young couple navigates the ups and downs of life and relationships. Set in the stunning landscape of Japan, the novel paints a vivid picture of the country's culture and traditions, while exploring the universal themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of the human spirit. Written with raw emotion and masterful storytelling, LOVE LIKE THE FALLING PETALS is a must-read for anyone who has ever fallen in love. Don't miss out on this moving and unforgettable story! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text Only. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. New York City, sometime in the far future, where robots like JoJo have taken over the tasks humans no longer want to perform…like driving a taxi. JoJo is pretty happy with his lot in life but feels as though something is missing…then he meets Gilda and it's love at first sight. But the course of true love is a bumpy one and JoJo is going to find that out firsthand when he discovers that Gilda is entangled with the mafia that runs his beloved city, and they're very much against this potential union for their own reasons. Watch out, JoJo! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art by Stefano Cardoselli. Cover by Nimit Malavia. New York City, sometime in the far future, where robots like JoJo have taken over the tasks humans no longer want to perform…like driving a taxi. JoJo is pretty happy with his lot in life but feels as though something is missing…then he meets Gilda and it's love at first sight. But the course of true love is a bumpy one and JoJo is going to find that out firsthand when he discovers that Gilda is entangled with the mafia that runs his beloved city, and they're very much against this potential union for their own reasons. Watch out, JoJo! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. It was love at first sight...or at least it was for JoJo, but Gilda never showed up for their date. JoJo is a robot, but he does have feelings, and his heart has been broken. However, JoJo has received a call from a very distressed Gilda but their conversation was cut short...something horrible has happened to her, and JoJo has made it his mission to find her. Don't worry, Gilda, JoJo is on the case! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. After a confrontation with Carmelo when trying to locate his lost love, Gilda, JoJo is now on the run from Carmelo's father and crime boss, Alfonso Polpette, who runs both the city and the police! But JoJo will not give up trying to find Gilda. His friend, Wizard, seems to have a lead, though... Gilda's father, who might know where they have taken his daughter. Will JoJo get to her in time before something even worse befalls her?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. JoJo has discovered where Gilda, the love of his life, is being held against her will, and nothing will stop this smitten robot from reuniting with the woman he adores… Not even the very heavily guarded home that belongs to Alfonso Polpette, the Mafia leader. Go, JoJo! Go! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and cover by Stefano Cardoselli. Can a robot fall in love? In the bustling streets of New York City, sometime in the far future, robots like JoJo have taken on everyday jobs. Driving a taxi around NYC is all in a day's work for JoJo, but when he meets the mysterious Gilda, it's love at first sight! New York City, sometime in the far future, where robots like JoJo have taken over the tasks humans no longer want to perform...like driving a taxi. JoJo is pretty happy with his lot in life but feels as though something is missing...then he meets Gilda and it's love at first sight. But the course of true love is a bumpy one and JoJo is going to find that out firsthand when he discovers that Gilda is entangled with the mafia that runs his beloved city, and they're very much against this potential union for their own reasons. Watch out, JoJo! Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

One of several short-lived titles with photo-covers from Fawcett in the early days of romance comics. Nurse Mary falls for doctor Alan in the rural South, but she wants him to give up charity work, until a hurricane gives her new perspective. Herb is an object of mockery for Patty and her teen friends, until she learns he's a decorated vet and a swell guy. Carla hates her job at a resort hotel, even after meeting handsome guest Brad, and soon her attitude even affects their budding relationship. Love's Barrier; Heartless; Trust in Love; Lost Enchantment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Ruth Wilcox and Dodo Meyers. One of several short-lived titles with photo-covers from Fawcett in the early days of romance comics. Hosiery model Gilda has legendary legs, but finds that's not enough to win the heart of Gary, the man she loves, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Businesslike Linda is the one artless member of her family, and disdains their dreams of art and music, until she meets artist Cal. Deep-sea salvage operator Vivian enlists handsome Lance after her brother is injured in a dangerous but potentially lucrative diving mission. Forsaken Love; My Distrustful Heart; Spring Festival; Fools Paradise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Art Gates, Shelly Moldoff, George Appel, Carl Pfeufer and Ann Taylor. One of several short-lived titles with photo-covers from Fawcett in the early days of romance comics. Naive Francine is hired as a secretary for wealthy Mrs. Lemoine, and is soon drawn in to the web of handsome but sinister handyman Ralph. Against her better judgment, Judy starts dating Bill, the handsome but irresponsible son of her employer. June dates Ralph, who dresses like 1950s Jimmy Olsen, but her insecure, controlling nature drives a wedge between them. Welcome Home; Tearful Deception; My Deluded Heart; Loves Last Choice. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Edd Ashe and Janet Kline. One of several short-lived titles with photo-covers from Fawcett in the early days of romance comics. Eileen is torn between two men: hometown boy Jack, and Dave, the train engineer who passes her house in his locomotive every afternoon. But when she finally meets Dave, things quickly get out of hand. Peggy has a rivalry with the new housing development across from her family's land, but faces conflict when she falls for Rick, the handsome project manager. Nurse Joan admires her sister Emily, but when Emily freezes up during a medical crisis, Joan feels she has disgraced them both in front of the doctor Joan loves. I Live for You; Heartbreak Haven; Waiting Arms; Image of Emily. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans and Sheldon Moldoff. Fawcett combines romance comics with detective stories in this short-lived series. After her boss Mr. Lamston is killed and his jade Buddha figurine goes missing, Alicia suspects murder. But is handsome Neil helping her solve the mystery... or does he have darker motives? Bob and Ruth visit his boss's spooky old seaside mansion, and end up trapped in the attic by killers. Their only chance is a desperate escape across an icy roof, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. The Case of the Missing Buddha; Terror at Tarn House; Murder, My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans, Lee Manning and Sheldon Moldoff. Fawcett combines romance comics with detective stories in this short-lived series. In a curious combination of horror and romance comics with art by EC legend George Evans, Margaret believes someone is trying to drive her mad after her wealthy father's death, but only Mark believes her. In another atmospheric story, two strangers on the docks, Inez and Joey, are thrown together by their knowledge of a crimelord's plans to take over the waterfront. Nightmare!; Twelve Hours to Murder; The Jade Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by George Evans, Bob Powell and Dodo Meyers. Fawcett combines romance comics with detective stories in this short-lived series. Kenny meets Margo when he visits the carnival where she works, and quickly falls for her, in a story with art by EC legend George Evans. But soon he learns that carnival owner Clive has a strange hold on Margo and others who work his fair. Sports reporter Don tries to help beautiful racehorse owner Norma after he stumbles on sinister doings at the track, in a story with art by Bob Powell. Fatal Fascination; The Cupid Bank; Death Take All. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First Issue - February, 1940. 6.5" x 9.5", 128 pages, text with B&W illustrations. Cover price $0.15.

Title continues as Love Novels Magazine (1943-1954 Popular) with Vol. 2 #2 Cover price $0.10.