Comic books in 'Romance'

Cover photo of Jeanne Crain and Elliott Reid from the movie "Vicki." Stories and art by Mike Roy, Bill Everett and Frank Frazetta. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. A Love of My Own, a romance tale featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta. Tennis instructor Blanche is torn between two swim coaches at the summer camp where she works. Mala is ready for new horizons after growing up on a farm, but then she falls for handsome farmer Joe.... Love Knows No Rules; Dark Future; A Love of My Own; Strike Two on Love; You Can Have Good Schools; Elliott Reid "Our Cover Man"; Titian-Tressed Star Jeanne Crain "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Terry Moore and Tyrone Power from the movie "King of the Khyber Rifles." Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Mike Roy, Jim McArdle, and Bill Ely. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Secretary Lila tries to break up her boss's marriage, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta, and a lead character based on famed pinup model Bettie Page. Boxer Bob is torn between wealthy socialite Gloria and his manager's daughter Ann, but it's soon clear which one really loves him. Jan convinces med student Bob to give up his studies, and soon regrets it. Too Late for Love; The Dark Light; False Promises; K-O for Love; Lois Cameron and Her Domestic Relations Problems; Handsome Tyrone Power "Our Cover Man"; Pert Terry Moore "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Constance Smith and Byron Palmer from the movie "Man in the Attic." Stories and art by Mike Roy, Jack Berrill, Jerry Fasano and Bill Ely. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Ted feels humiliated when Lorna rescues him from a skiing accident, instead of the other way around; Diane dates a dashing older man and ignores handsome co-worker Roger; Bette feels that Guy's devotion to his mother stands in the way of their marriage. Hopeless Love; Love Needs a Break; The Man for Me; Loves Barrier; My Date; When You Give ...You Are There; New-Exciting-Star Byron Palmer "Our Cover Man"; Exciteable, Likeable Constance Smith "Our Cover Girl". 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Rhonda Fleming and Fernando Lamas from the movie "Jivaro." Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Jack Berrill, and Al Thompson. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Kathy leaves her small town and her fiance Bart to become a model in the big city, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta. Boxing champ Frankie faces trouble in the ring and romantic woes at home. Joan fears being untrue to her boyfriend when she meets Russ during a weekend getaway. Also featuring a full-page vintage ad for "Space Phones" walkie-talkies. The Wrong Road; Misguided Love; Champ or Chump; Weekend of Worry!; Dashing Fernando Lamas "Our Cover Man"; Beautiful Rhonda Fleming "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Mitzi Gaynor and Keefe Brasselle from the movie "Three Young Texans." Stories and art by Frank Frazetta and Mike Roy. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Actress Elaine is attracted to her co-star in a play, but he acts cold and distant during romantic scenes, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta. Profiles of film legend Mitzi Gaynor and actor Keefe Brasselle. A Past to Forget; Empty Heart; Loves Revenge; Love's Dupe; Keefe Brasselle "Our Cover Man"; Mitzi Gaynor "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Nicole Maurey and Charlton Heston from the movie "The Secret of the Incas." Stories and art by Ed Moore, Jack Berrill, Jerry Fasano, Rudy Cristiano, Ray Thorley and Mike Roy. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Marcy is torn between twin brothers Jim and Ted, until Ted pulls a fast one. Alicia falls for race-car driver Johnny, but fears for his safety. Celebrity bios featuring Charlton Heston, Nicole Maurey, Arlene Dahl, Betty Hutton, Donald Buka and Alan Ladd, including a celebrity quiz in the form of a comics story, Who Am I? One More Chance; Head over Heart; Double Exposure; Who Am I? ; TV's Gift to Movies: Charlton Heston "Our Cover Man"; A Whiff of Paris: Nicole Maurey "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Mitzi Gaynor and Johnnie Ray from the movie "There's No Business Like Show Business." Stories and art by Bill Walton, Jack Berrill, Bill Ely and Mike Roy. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. June falls for a pilot Tim after they're stranded in the mountains by a plane crash. Joan breaks up with soldier Ted because of his poverty, unaware he's secretly wealthy. Kay wins a contest and falls for the other contest winner, Hal. Made for Each Other; The Lady is Lost; Wings of Love; The Lady Said Yes; "Cry Baby" Johnnie Ray "Our Cover Man"; There's No Show Business ...Like Mitzi Gaynor Show Business "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Jean Simmons and Marlon Brando from the movie " Desiree." Stories and art by Bill Walton, Ed Moore, Bill Ely and Mike Roy. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Model Karen is torn between artists Dan and Bill. Danger at sea forces Enid to choose between fisherman Leo and diver Frank. Celebrity bios featuring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, and Judy Holliday, including a celebrity quiz in the form of a comics story, Who Am I? Save My Love; Wrong Kind of Girl; A Lady in Love; My Man; The Student; Teen Agers; Who am I?; Marlon Brando "Our Cover Man"; Jean Simmons "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Bella Darvi and Kirk Douglas from the movie "The Racers." Stories and art by Frank Frazetta and others. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Engaged Mona meets another man on safari, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Frank Frazetta. Celebrity bios featuring screen legend Kirk Douglas and actress Bella Darvi. Untamed Love; Assignment: Love; The Torment; Who am I?; Kirk Douglas "Our Cover Man"; Bella Darvi "Our Cover Girl". 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover photo of Piper Laurie and Dana Andrews from the movie "Smoke Signal." Stories and art by Jim McArdle, Ed Moore, Bill Ely and Mike Roy. Romance comics and movie stars of yesteryear from Famous Funnies. Dorothy meets handsome Bob on a cross-country train trip; Judy falls for Jim, but just can't forget dead boyfriend Mike; Joan throws Ed aside for handsome Al and soon regrets it. My Foolish Heart; Surface Glitter; The Man I Love; My Heart's Dilemma; The Student; Dana Andrews "Our Cover Man"; Piper Laurie "Our Cover Girl". Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Carl Pfeufer. Art by Pete Riss, Ted Galindo and George Klein. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Marie tires of accounting student Jim and dates Arnie, who is a little too unpredictable. Teen newlyweds Ted and Sherry are not prepared for the sacrifices of married life. Wilma fears losing Pete after he becomes a rock star, but it turns out he needs something only she can provide. The Truth About Love; Bright Idea; The Outsider; Old Faithful; Stag Party; Center of Attraction. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Carl Pfeufer. Art by Mike Sekowsky and others. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Laura falls in love with her sister's boyfriend; Connie despairs of winning Don away from her manipulative friend Toni; Pat uses trickery to get Steve to marry her. My Sister's Sweetheart; In-Laws; A Love of My Own; Unwilling Bridegroom; My Love Wasn't Enough; Look Thinner. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Mike Sekowsky, Pete Riss, Ted Galindo and Carl Pfeufer. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Laurie falls for the guy she's buying an engagement ring from, and loses her fiance over the expense. Phil loves Beth, but tires of having to find dates for her friend Sue. Doctor Ralph is torn between nurse Ruth and wealthy patient Ilene. Hope Chest; Advice; Three's a Crowd; My Man to Love; Selfish Lover! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Carol sets her heart on Lou, even if she has to get him to break up with Sherry; Grace dates Joe just to get her mother to stop pestering her about dating; Susan suspects her fiancee Dave is seeing someone else. All's Fair in Love!; Discipline; Heartbreak!; The Other Woman; Overweight; Forgotten Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Joyce has a hobby of taking other girls' boyfriends; Paul gets tired of the way Ruth tries to manipulate him; Nancy just wants to make Chuck jealous for her friend's sake, but winds up falling for him. The Intruder; Teen-Age Dumps; Stolen Romance; Little Miss Know It All; Beauty Science; Standin for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by George Klein and others. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Carol drives Hal to succeed in business, but at the cost of his self-respect. Hurt by Tom, Ellen sets out to get even, but loses the chance for love in the process. Jilted Beth is afraid to let herself love again. Man Hunter; Immature by Delphine; Vengeful Heart; Afraid to Love!; Beauty Cost by Wanda; Heartbreak! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by George Klein and others. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Norma fears losing her Air Force sweetheart to Daphne; Laurel won't rest until she's won Paula's man Carl; Advice columnist "Delphine" responds to a letter about the plight of a maiden aunt. The Leftover Heart; Dieting by Wanda; You Can't Have Him!; Second Chance; Decisions By Delphine; Something Special. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by George Klein and others. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Lynn sets out to destroy the man she blames for her fiancee's death. Claire is shattered when Paul wants her advice about dating someone else. Short articles about politeness and convincing parents to pay for new clothes. I'll Break Your Heart; Manners; Never Love Again; Second Chance; Tears of Glory; Your Own Style; Stop at Nothing! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by George Klein. Art by Ted Galindo, Dick Briefer, George Klein and Joe Orlando. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Tennis champ Jill finally meets a man who's interested in something besides tennis; Nancy falls for the handsome but bitter blind man she's been hired to assist; Early art by comics legends Dick Briefer and Joe Orlando. The Ties That Bind; Self-Esteem; Love Is Blind; Winners also Cry; Posture; Love Cheat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Klein. Art by Ted Galindo and Joe Orlando. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Phyllis wonders why her fiance Tom seems to be a totally different person at work than he is when they are alone. Maureen encounters a mysterious man who could be a ghost. A love triangle develops during theater rehearsals, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Joe Orlando. True Devotion; Advice by Wanda; My Love Has Two Faces!; Something to Remember You By; Problems by Delphine; Phantom Lover! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by George Klein and others. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Martha can't get over her ex, so she starts dating someone who looks just like him. A woman tires of her boyfriend's endless talk of horses and riding. Kathy starts to fall for the friend who's pretending to be her boyfriend. Beloved Face; Problems by Wanda; Lover's Knot; Loaned Love; Advice from Delphine; Love's Comeback. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Klein. Art by George Klein, Ted Galindo and Joe Orlando. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. A millionaire books flights just to be near the flight attendant he loves. Margie wants to look more exotic to recapture Dick's interest; Bespectacled Madge fears her more confident sister Pam is going to steal her boyfriend. Flight to Happiness; Beauty Mask; Reckless Impulse; The Right Question; Daydreams; Shadow of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by George Klein. Art by George Klein, Bob Powell, Ted Galindo and Joe Orlando. Love and heartbreak unfold on the comics page. Pro writer Ernest doesn't know how to tell his girlfriend that her novel isn't that great. Alice is in a hurry to get married. Secretary Madge is in love with her boss. Also featuring a vintage ad for airline careers, a sign of the growth of commercial aviation in the '50s. Ashes of Despair; Problems; Thrill to Wed!; Love Me, Please Love Me!; Love Is All. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Vol 22 No. 3 - April 1953. True Love Stories of Real People. Softcover magazine, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", 100 pages, B&W with partial color. Mostly text stories with photographs and illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

Vol 22 No. 4 - May 1953. True Love Stories of Real People. Softcover magazine, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", 100 pages, B&W with partial color. Mostly text stories with minimal photographs and illustrations. Cover price $0.25.

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True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

March 1938. True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 84 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 13, No. 10. February 1947. Arlene Dahl cover by Allen Brack. 8.5" x 11". 96 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 14, No. 3. July 1947. Marilyn Monroe cover by Allen Brack. 8.5" x 11". 96 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 106 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

November, 1950. True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 92 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

November, 1950. True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 76 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing.

Based on the story by Gaston Laroux. Adapted by Varga Tomi.

The Phantom of the Opera, Gaston Laroux's Gothic melodrama, gets a fresh retelling as a graphic novel adaptation of this literary classic.

The Phantom who lives beneath the opera house falls in love with Christine Daaé, a gifted young opera singer, and hopes to win her with an evil plot to make her a star. For Christine, this would mean giving up her chance for true love. Does she choose her newfound success or her beloved Count Raoul?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

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Story, art and cover by Paul Barlow. A Victorian-era hero explores a perplexing mystery and finds adventure. Troy, reunited with his long-lost sister Lucinda, moves into Phoenix Square, where Troy investigates the queer goings-on involving the resident sculptor. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Story, art and cover by Paul Barlow. A Victorian-era hero explores a perplexing mystery and finds adventure. Troy investigates the brothel of the insidious Mr. Yates, and discovers scandalous secrets involving both the art and the women therein. Final issue of the series; the storyline was concluded in the Phoenix Square TPB. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Story and art by by Paul Barlow. At the turn of the last century, our hero, Troy is reunited with his long-lost sister Lucinda, and together they take up residency at Phoenix Square. Amongst the labyrinthine buildings, Troy must confront Pygmalion, Master of the Arts and Creator of Life, fight the terrifying Wolf-Man, and escape the clutches of the wretched and ruined Mr. Mycroft in his Warehouse of Terror. Join Troy's journey through this 200-page tale of Victorian folly as he learns to accept that his sister may not be the saviour he had been searching for. A stirring tale of innocence corrupted, daemons, monsters, and old-fashioned family values. Softcover, 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

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Complete and unabridged digest version of Florenz Branch's romance story. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Kathy finally meets Tom, a nice guy who actually likes her, but his sister's jealousy could ruin everything, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Betty dates bad boy Harry despite the warnings of her friends and parents, but when she finally sees the truth about him, he threatens to ruin her reputation. Reputations are also foremost in the thoughts of Jane when she starts dating wealthy Ron, and keeps it secret from her real friends like Bud. I Threw Away My Reputation on a Worthless Love; My Double Life Caught Up with Me; I Talked Myself into Love Troubles; Two-Timing Taught Me to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Matt Baker, Max Elkan, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Redheaded convict Anne reveals how she went from beauty queen and Hollywood starlet to felon, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Mona is torn between Dick, a student her age, and Professor Wentworth, who looks like Reed Richards' evil twin brother. When Thelma's sister gets engaged, she asks to use Thelma's hope chest, making Thelma wonder if she'll ever meet anybody herself. Cover by Baker. I Tried to Be a Hollywood Glamour Girl; What Happens to Love When Lies Come True?; My Strange Complex; Hope-Chest Calamity. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker, Joe Kubert and Jack Sparling. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Joe Kubert, Irwin Stein, and Jack Sparling. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Department-store clerk Margery dates three men who could help her career, but there's trouble when they find out about each other, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, redheaded showgirl May can't help coming on to every handsome man she meets, and that includes her sister's boyfriend, Gregory. Mike and Judy have a tempestuous romance as he struggles to make it as a race-car driver, in a story with early art by future comics legend Joe Kubert. Cover by Baker. They Caught Me Cheating at Love; The Heart's Trophy; I Was Fooled by Love; I Played at Love. Final issue under this title; series continues as Pictorial Romances (1950) #4. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Henry C. Kiefer. "Romance on Review" text story. Untitled story, art by Fred Bell; Nancy moves into the "Hotel Hopeful," a boarding house for young women; Her roommate Diane tells her the story of Candy, who got a job on a show and began dating producer Lou; This made star Vivian jealous; When Vivian dies on stage, Candy is charged with murder. "Clinging Vine," art by Bill Allison; Tomboy Jane changes into "the sappiest, sweetest little thing" so boys will be attracted to her; She puts on her act for Hal, but he grows "sick of your silly helplessness and petty jealousy" and breaks up with her while at the beach; Jane rescues a little boy who is drowning, exposing herself as brave and athletic. "Love at First Sight"; Dan picks up an engagement ring from store lerk June and later asks her for a date, explaining the ring is for his brother; Dan and June fall in love but June thinks Dans mother dislikes her. Untitled story, art by Eleanore Claire; Cupid tries to set up college students Bobbie and Jim, but Cissy steps in to steal him away; Cupid shows Jim that Cissy is cheating on him, and reunites Jim and Bobbie. "Case #737: Betty Jones"; Advice columnist Catharine pays a visit to nursing student Betty, who had written her a letter; Bettys longtime boyfriend Jim married her friend Joan while she was away at nursing school; Dr. Crown asks her to be his lab assistant and they fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Joy Lansing. "Danger! Thin Shoulders!" Pictorial Love Stories' Beauty Briefs, art by Fred Bell; Lorna advises Betty to build up her "thin shoulders" so she can attract boys. "Lorrie Lane," art by Fred Bell; Lorrie arrives at the boarding house run by Mrs. Michaels; She is the twin sister of actress Linda Lane and wants to break into show business herself; Linda asks Lorrie to impersonate her for a few days so she can go home and rest. "Tim Adair and Barbara Crawford"; Babs breaks up with Tim because hes a magazine illustrator who falls for all of his models, especially Sherry; Babs, urged by her mother, agrees to marry wealthy Horace instead. "The Lights of Broadway" text story. "Case 157: Sally Smith"; Advice columnist Catherine gets a letter from Sally, who says she fears marrying her fiancé Jim will cause his death; Catherine visits the couple and Sally tells her story: she was a hat check girl in a club and was romanced by gangster Danny. "I Was a Small Town Snob," art by Bill Allison; Betsy and her boyfriend Jud dislike the horde of summer tourists who come to their small town; When visitor Gerald kisses Betsy at a barn dance, she informs Jud. Jud and two friends beat up Gerald, but Betsy realises she actually loves him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Beauty Briefs," art by Fred Bell; Beauty contest winner Della gives Bess advice on hair care. Untitled story, art by Fred Bell; Aspiring dancer Cleo dates middle-aged actor Mark for publicity purposes, over the objections of boarding house owner Aunt Mike and Cleos boyfriend Jimmy; Cleo is arrested for shooting Mark, but he survives and the truth is revealed: Mark is Cleos father and they were keeping it a secret. Untitled story, art by Eleanor Claire; Fran cant get a date because shes too good at sports and men dont like to lose to her; Her friend Bobbie advises her to lose at tennis to handsome Jerry; With Dan Cupids help, Fran appears inept at tennis, golf, rowing, and diving. "And the Stars Fell Down" text story. "They Called Me That Woman!", art by William Allison; Doris divorces her "cruel and openly unfaithful" husband Carl, and in revenge he blackens her reputation in court; She falls in love with George, who defends her and proposes marriage; Carl tricks George into thinking Doris is still seeing him because "if I cant have you-—then nobody else can!" "Case # 375"; Advice columnist Catherine Carter visits Jane Doe, an ex-convict whose record prevents her from finding happiness; Her ex-boyfriend Mickey, the one responsible for her prison sentence, tries to renew their relationship but Jane rejects him and is defended by Ken; Ken and Jane fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Fred Astaire and Paulette Goddard. Stories and art by Fred Bell and others. Romance comics from Charlton. Advice columnist Catharine Carter finds a gambling scheme unraveling right in front of her desk, as Phil takes down crooked athletes. Terry finds the road to stardom is tough on the heart. Betsy and Russ find love in Florida, but all is not sunny. Plus a page of "beauty hints" for young women that actually suggests a proper diet, rest and exercise. Beauty Briefs; Too Late!; Me: Dan Cupid; Captured Heart; Carter's Case Book; My Symphony of Love; Trudy and Judy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Beauty Briefs," art by Fred Bell; Boys arent attracted to Carol because she has skinny arms and shoulders; Swim coach Dane advises her to exercise and "several months later" shes got suitors galore. Untitled story; Hollywood script girl Susie is courted by assistant director Frank and by "small time actor…small time man!"; Monty; Monty and Frank get into an argument on the set and Frank defeats him, but Susie calls Frank "a cruel, savage killer!" and quits her job; Monty challenges Frank to a boxing match. Untitled story; Aspiring actress Mary takes lessons from Randall, a friend of her father; Aunt Mike fears the middle-aged Randall is falling in love with Mary, although shes dating singer Vic; When Vic urges Mary to take a job in gangster Condons nightclub, Randall objects. "Cupid's Bait" text story. Untitled story; Catharine Carter responds to a letter from stewardess Jane; Jane says she and pilot Bruce were in love and intended to wed, but he suddenly resigned his job, broke their engagement, and vanished; Miss Carter is on one of Janes flights when their airplane makes a crash landing in a remote area. "I Was a Fugitive From Love," art by William Allison; Greg proposes to Pat, but her sister Pauline says Greg proposed to her on their first date, and has done so to other women as well; Pat breaks up with Greg, quits her job, and moves away. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.