Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) comic books

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: Her dream of romance was shattered, this girl from..."The Wrong Side of the Tracks!" Read this amazing love story! Plus: 1-page text story "Big Red Apple"; 1-pager "Hate at First Sight!"; "What Price Pride?"; 1-page text story "Loves Me, Loves Me Not!"; and "Readin' Writin' and Romance!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A girl with an innocent reputation disguises herself to win the fellow she loves; Advice on how to become the kind of girl your guy likes; A rough-and-tumble cab driver wins a womans heart. Little Miss Innocent!; Heart of a Cab Driver!; Big Town Hick!; Be His Kind of Girl; Is He Slow to Speak?; Whom Do I Love?; Decision in the Jungle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Lazarus, Ogden Whitney and unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: Buzz off, waiter! When they want you, they'll call you! But can the waiter leave the girl he loves with him? Summer memories still lingering in your heart? You can face the fall and welcome the winter...just reading of the rich romance that came to Millie in those..."Last Two Weeks in July!" Plus: 1-page text story "Latins Are So Romantic!"; "You Can't Live with Shadows!"; Be His Kind of Girl 1-pager "No. 4" with art by Ogden Whitney; "Picture on His Desk!"; 1-page text story "The Long and Short of It!"; "A True Romance!"; and "How to Discourage a Male!" with art by Harry Lazarus. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman falls in love with a musician whos dedicated to his clarinet (a story that includes the line Dad wants me to go to Harvard – and they dont allow girls there!); In romantic Venice, Bill feels hes not good enough for Jean; Advice on using accessories (in this case, a pillbox hat with a veil) to accentuate your appearance. Second Fiddle to a Clarinet; Love Makes You Tongue-Tied; I Was Jilted; Summer Storm; Strictly Business!; The Added Things! Remembered Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: A sweetheart miraculously restored to life -- why wan't Helen the happiest girl in the world? You'll find out in "You Only Love Once!" Plus: 1-page text story "Officer #67416"; 2-pager "Don't Be a Date Spoiler"; "Boss Lady!"; 1-page text story "Supermarket Meeting"; "Romance and Tomboys Don't Mix!"; and 1-pager "My Proposal"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. The magazine that dares tell the truth! In this issue: She was modelling a wedding gown for the fiancee of the man she loves! She wasn't good enough for him -- read the agonizing facts of one woman's tragedy in "Be Still My Heart!" Plus: 1-page text story "Safety First"; "A Matter of Faith!"; 1-page text story "The Love Philtre"; Be His Kind of Girl 1-pager "His Birthday Party!"; and "Past Indefinite!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Harry Lazarus and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Childhood friends Jane and Phyllis compete for the same man in adulthood; Advice on becoming the type of woman men will like; Wendy falls for a failed writer, and cant get him out of her mind after her own fortunes change. Love Thief!; Flowers for Romance; What Type Are You?; What's Morse Code for Love?; I Loved a Failure!; Kid Sister! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A girl dates an older fellow and gets a lot of pushback on her age; Advice on the second date; A female scientist falls for her handsome co-worker, but hes only interested in science. Woman Hater!; The Way to a Man's Heart!; You're Not Old Enough!; Upper Class Kisses; Second Date!; Doctor, Darling.... 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Howard Alexander. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A woman lies about her poverty-stricken past to her man; Viola denies herself romance because of her health problems, until she encounters a man she cant resist; Kate meets a handsome doctor after breaking her leg in a skiing accident. The Girl Who Couldn't Marry!; Romantic Discipline; Cupid's Aide!; Heart of a Phoney!; What's Wrong with Women?; Fortunate Accident!; Are You Up-to-Date? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; An average-looking woman reunites with the only man who saw her inner beauty; Corinne and Lucia feud over a renovated cottage and the man who goes with it. Boss of the Roost!; Don't Have False Standards!; Girl in the Ivory Castle; Plain Girl!; Soul Mates; You've Got to Know a Man!; Different Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Pete Costanza and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Race-fixing charges threaten the romance of a wealthy debutante and a talented but poor jockey; Laura waits for fate to bring her the perfect man; Advice on not scaring off prospective boyfriends by being too needy or bossy. Racing Hearts!; Don't Scare Him Off!; Ring My Doorbell; Fate at First Site!; Romantic Raffle; Don't Be Too Masterful!; A Man for Cindy! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and John Forte. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A man wounded by love gets a second chance to heal his broken heart; The humble pancake plays a key role in an unlikely romance; Advice on how not to chase men. On the Rebound!; Display Of Affection; Don't Be A Man-Chaser!; Love Knows No Competition; Modern vs. Old-Fashioned; Romance a la Flapjack! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, George Klein and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Childhood sweethearts keep running into each other as adults, but theyre convinced theyre not right for each other; Peggys power goes out at just the right time; A woman thinks her new beau is only after her lucky charm. Made for Better Things!; Woody's Got No Depth!; The Background for Romance!; Love Is the Best of Luck!; Independent Girl; You Can't Run Away! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Albert is so fixated on movie star Gloria La Grand, he doesnt even notice that stenographer Marcy cant take her eyes off him; Dating dos and donts. Love of a Little Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Painted cover by John Rosenberger. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Forte and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Millie falls for the police officer who keeps writing her tickets; A can-do cowgirl falls for a handsome New Yorker; Lila is alarmed when Eric throws firecrackers at her, but it turns out he has a good reason. Millie and the Cop!; The Beachcomber; I Can Do Better!; Smart Sister; Love Is an Explosive Thing!; Research in Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.