Comic books in 'Romance'

Volume 9, Issue 3 - November, 1954. Magazine full of romantic fiction stories, articles, and reader love letters. 8" x 11", 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 2, Issue 3 - September, 1954. 6.75" x 9", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Raeburn Van Buren. Stories and art by Raeburn Van Buren and Budd Sheppard. A one-shot featuring reprints of Raeburn Van Buren's classic comic strip Abbie n' Slats. City boy Slats, his small-town sweetheart Becky, and Becky's reprobate father "Bathless Groggins" have madcap adventures, with exceptionally nice art by Van Buren. Slats and Becky finally get married, after years of false starts and missed opportunities. But then Bathless tells them that the "preacher" who married them is actually con man "Bless You" Bailey. Slats is lost in the woods and presumed dead, but is saved from attacking wolves by man-hating cowgirl Kate and her sister Jennie. Slats helps Jennie find love, but then learns that Becky believes he is dead. Never a dull moment! Comic strip-style good-girl art by Van Buren. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625") Cover price $0.25.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625") Cover price $0.25.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625") Cover price $0.25.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625") Cover price $0.25.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625") Cover price $0.25.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625") Cover price $0.25.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625") Cover price $0.25.

Bedsheet Format (8.5" x 11.625"), 88 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by L. B. Cole. A combination of romance comics and celebrity gossip from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Bit player Mason loves movie star Rita Carlyle, but she doesn't even remember their past together. Biographies of movie legends Rudolph Valentino and Gregory Peck, plus movie star Dan Dailey. On the Altar of Fame; In Love and Hollywood; I Don't Remember You; Rudolph Valentino; Gregory Peck; Dan Dailey; The Darkened Trail. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor. Stories and art by Manny Stallman and others. A combination of romance comics and celebrity gossip from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Hollywood stardom threatens to tear two young lovers apart. A comics biography of movie legend John Barrymore, plus mini-bios of movie stars Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor. Hollywood Heartbreak; Keep the Stars in Your Eyes; Song at Twilight; Elizabeth Taylor; Robert Taylor; John Barrymore; A Star Must Shine Bright. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover features Lizabeth Scott and Robert Cummings. Stories and art by Kenneth Fitch, Milt Hammer, Ken Battefield, Jay Disbrow and Bernard Baily. A combination of romance comics and celebrity gossip from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Actors find themselves faced with the choice between stardom or romance. Sheriff Ed falls for Sylvia, but his old childhood rival Wilson makes trouble for them both. A comics biography of movie legend Douglas Fairbanks Sr., plus mini-bios of Lizabeth Scott and Robert Cummings, stars of the 1950 film "Paid in Full." Love or Box Office; Hammertoons; The Bitter Medicine; Lizabeth Scott; Robert Cummings; Douglas Fairbanks; Shadows; The Beauty Scar. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

1st printing.

Based on the Works of Beethoven. Written by Brandon Montclare and Frank Marraffino. Interstitial Art by Patricio Delpeche. Cover by David Mack.

Celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday with an anthology of comics inspired by the maestro's life and music.

Fantasy and History. Fables and Ghost Stories. Adventure and Romance. This tome of tales is written by Brandon Montclare and Frank Marraffino and features a dozen visual artists who reflect on the breadth of Beethoven's influence. Carefully curated, readers will experience both masterpieces and lesser known gems in a brand new light.

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Target in Sight!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he's been stalking in his viewfinder-the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Caught in a Cage!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Impulsive freelance photographer Akihito Takaba isn't one to back down from a challenge. Undeterred by the ravaging his body took at the hands of crime lord Asami Ryuichi, Akihito stakes out the handsome crime boss's club hoping to get the information he needs to take him down. Meanwhile, rival mafioso Fei Long returns to Hong Kong after his run-in with Asami and reminisces about their time together seven years earlier. What could the future possibly hold for this very deadly love triangle?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "On One Wing!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba has something Fei Long wants, and the crime boss will stop at nothing to get it, including kidnapping the young photographer's friends! Akihito turns to the only person he can think of for help, Fei Long's former lover and current rival Asami Ryuichi. But when Asami's old flame meets his new replacement, sparks fly!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "In Captivity!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Impetuous photographer Akihito Takaba finds himself in trouble again! After pursuing crime boss Fei Long, he's captured and spirited away to Hong Kong, but not before Asami takes a few bullets during a failed rescue attempt. Now all the despondent Akihito can think of is whether or not his lover is alive, and if so, are Asami's feelings strong enough to attempt yet another rescue?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Naked Truth!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Crime boss Ryuichi Asami puts everything on the line to save his lover, Akihito Takaba, from the hands of his enemy. Unfortunately for them, Fei Long has grown quite fond of his captive. Meanwhile, Russian mafioso Mikhail Arbatov takes advantage of the situation to plot something devious. When three of the underworld's biggest crime bosses clash, will Akihito be the one caught in the cross fire?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "You're My Desire!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down! This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Takaba Akihito takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader - the handsome, enigmatic Asami Ryuichi - in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba's world is changed forever. After being held prisoner in Hong Kong, Akihito Takaba is finally brought home to Japan by his lover Ryuichi Asami. But once again, the feisty photographer escapes Asami's grasp! It's not long, though, before Akihito becomes ensnared in a stalking incident and again sees Asami's darker side. Will he chase the scoop or the man he's not quite ready to admit he's attracted to?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "Longing for You!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Akihito is freeloading at Asami's apartment, polishing up not only his photography skills but also his skills as a househusband. His career is on the upswing, even though he still finds himself in perilous situations and has the occasional run-in with police. So imagine Akihito's surprise when, while out chasing a scoop, he spots Asami with another man clinging to him...in tears! Are Akihito's days as Asami's live-in numbered?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 210 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Secret Vow!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

After Asami's subordinate Sudo betrays him, Akihito attempts to chase Sudo down, only to wind up captured and at his mercy. Sudo's fixation on Asami has only grown stronger with time, to the point of wanting him dead. But Sudo isn't the only threat: another enemy appears on the horizon, gunning for the power Asami wields!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 194 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Beating of My Heart!"

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

It's been months since mysterious assassins attacked Asami and Akihito in their condo, and since then Akihito has been hiding out at a temple deep in the mountains. Asami, however, has spent this time flying around the world in an attempt at keeping his criminal organization together. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he's paid a surprise visit in his own hideout by former lover and longtime rival Fei Long! Will Asami survive long enough to find his way back to Akihito?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. Akihito has been searching Hong Kong for Asami, and after months apart, the two finally reunite. But things can never be easy for these two, and the chopper they're in crashes! When the star-crossed lovers come to, they and themselves stranded on a deserted island, surrounded by paradise! Never ones to pass up an opportunity, the two quickly make up for lost time, temporarily forgetting their dire straits. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 218 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. Asami faces off against his greatest enemy yet, and worried for Akihito's safety, he tells him to wait somewhere safe. But sitting idly by has never been Akihito's thing, so he insists on staying by Asami's side. The two know that when the big showdown begins, there will be no turning back. Will they prevail once again, or has their luck finally run out? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. After their big showdown with the Russian mob, Asami and Akihito find themselves injured and once again separated, and it takes six long months of recuperating and searching before Asami is able to locate Akihito. As expected, the two have a passionate reunion...until Akihito pulls out a knife and attempts to kill Asami! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 202 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ayano Yamane. Akihito is back with Asami but has lost his memories of him. And to make a bad situation worse, Akihito is going through withdrawal from no longer taking the drug responsible for his memory loss. But despite not remembering his lover, the warmth of Asami's kindness has Akihito feeling confused about his growing attraction. Will that be enough for Asami to get his old Akihito back? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 186 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Oreco Tachibana. Translated by Andria McKnight. On the surface, Satoko has it all-she's beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at a prime age for marriage. Unfortunately, she is also quite ill and only has a short time left to live. Before she can secure a marriage that will redeem her worth in her family's eyes, she finds herself the target of the mysterious assassin Shinpei, and her plans are put in jeopardy. In order to save herself, she makes a desperate proposal-of marriage! When it comes to love, however, Shinpei takes "until death do we part" seriously. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W. Older Teens Cover price $11.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Oreco Tachibana. Translated by Andria McKnight. Satoko is kidnapped and imprisoned on an isle of prostitutes. To escape, she and Shinpei come up with a plan for her to pose as a prostitute, but there's one problem. Shinpei forbids her from letting another man touch her, vowing that he will be the only one to protect her. How can Satoko pull off a convincing performance with such a contradictory restriction in place? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W. Older Teens Cover price $11.99.