Girls' Romances (1950) comic books

Was it really to be true love "From This Day Forward"? Also in this issue: "Unhappy Venus," "Wait for Me, Darling," "My Secret Wish" and "Remember Last Summer." 52 romantic pages. Cover price $0.10.

His love songs were only for her, but how could she answer when she had already made a..."Tragic Choice," the cover-featured 10 page story drawn by Alex Toth and Joe Giella. Plus: 8 page story "House of Tears"; 8 page story "Fashioned for Romance"; 8 page story "My Discarded Wedding Dress"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 2 page text story "Opened by Mistake"; 10 page story "Goodbye My Love"; 1 page story "Through the Years." Cover photograph by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Cover price $0.10.

Hollywood taught them that even though your heart is breaking..."Stars Never Weep," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Lovely but Unloved"; 1 page Lili filler "Ballet Audition"; 8 page story "Substitute Sweetheart"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 8 page story "Runaway Heart"; 1 page Jo-Anne filler "At the Bride's Shoppe"; 2 page text story "Duet for One"; 10 page story "You Can't Give Away a Dream"; 1 page poem "Heartbeats in Harmony." Cover photograph by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Cover price $0.10.

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He made her a goddess in stone...but all she wanted him to do was..."Call Me Sweetheart," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "No Escape from Tomorrow"; 1 page Fran filler "Bigamy"; 8 page story "Password to Love" written by Natalie Krigstein; 1 page Barbara filler "Shoe Salesman"; 8 page story "Foolish Illusion" written by Natalie Krigstein; 1 page Circus Cuties filler; 8 page story "Appointment with Heartbreak"; 1 page Joan filler "Hat Attracts Bees"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Carol filler "Date at Grocery Store"; 1 page Lola filler "Twins in Tunnel of Love"; 1 page poem "My Love's Like a Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns. Cover price $0.10.

Another girl...a single kiss...and suddenly she knew she had..."No Love of My Own," the cover-featured 10 page story. Plus: 8 page story "All's Fair in Love"; 1 page filler "Fran"; 9 page story "Kiss From a Stranger"; 8 page story "Romantic Revenge"; 8 page story "Unhappy Heart"; 1 page filler "Linda and Larry"; 1 page Cindy filler; 1 page activity "Song to Celia" pencilled by Ben Jonson. Cover price $0.10.

They were worlds apart, yet their hearts could be no closer when he said..."Leave Me, My Love," the cover-featured 9 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Second Sweetheart" written by Natalie Krigstein; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 8 page story "Immune to Love"; 9 page story "Imprisoned Heart"; 1 page Carol filler "Tennis and Love"; 9 page story "Exile from Happiness"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Linda and Larry filler "Dream Hero"; 1 page poem "Jenny" by Leigh Hunt. Cover price $0.10.

October/November 1951. Though another man was kissing her, her heart cried out to her lost love..."Come Back to Me!" Plus: 12 page story "Battling Hearts"; 1 page "Oddities in Romance" filler; and more. 52 romantic pages. Cover price $0.10.

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"Follow the Stars," "Make-Believe Romance," "The Forgotten Path," and "My Lost Love." Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Alex Toth. Let Me Forget; Patty works hard to overcome her impoverished past, becoming a fashion designer; She falls in love with Phil, a dedicated doctor. Castoff Sweetheart!, script by Natalie Krigstein; Carol keeps dumping boring boyfriends and coming back to reliable Paul each time, but maybe she's waited too long to discover that it's Paul she really loves. Love Without Faith, script by Natalie Krigstein; Nina falls in love with Gil, a struggling inventor, in spite of everyone telling her she should marry a successful and practical man. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. One Reckless Moment, pencils by Alex Toth; Impulsive rich girl Alison meets penniless merchant seaman Joe and they fall in love, but their different backgrounds keep coming between them and eventually drive them apart. House ad for Girls' Love Stories #15. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Love Held Me Prisoner," "Night From Heartbreak," "Unforgettable Kiss," and "Remember Me." Letters to the editor answered by Julia Roberts! (No no, not THAT Julia Roberts.) Cover price $0.10.

"Secret Marriage," "Kiss and Forget," "Mistaken Heart," and "Love is Not Enough." Cover price $0.10.

She fled from Steve's arms...she tried to avoid his eyes, his lips...but she was helpless! She could only pretend that hers would be..."Kisses without Love," the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 9 page story "Love Me"; 6 page story "Hopeless Dream"; 7 page story "When Strangers Meet"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page poem "Lovebirds" by William Ernest Henley. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

The town whispered that Brian had already shattered the heart of one girl...and she would be next! But she hoped her love would prove them wrong. "Runaway Sweethearts" is the cover-featured 9 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Dangerous Corner"; 6 page story "Early Autumn"; 6 page story "Something Blue" pencilled by H.G. Peter; 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 1 page Romantic Quotes filler "Flirtation" with quotes from O'Rell, Petit-Senn, Willis and Rivarol; 8 page story "Appointment by Candlelight"; 7 page story "Always Goodbye"; 6 page story "Never Too Late" pencilled by Carmine Infantino; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "Dangerous Decision." Cover price $0.10.

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The first moment Joy Turner looked at Dan with her cool green eyes, Dan's lady suddenly felt that soon she'd have..."No Man of My Own," the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 9 page story "Desperate Heart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 6 page story "Please Believe Me"; 6 page story "Let Love Alone." Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

Once HE kissed her, she'd never marry Andrew! "The Last Kiss" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 8 page story "Bitter Souvenirs"; 6 page story "Unlucky Wishing Well" pencilled by John Romita, Sr.; 7 page story "My Heart Broke Twice" pencilled by Carmine Infantino; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. This Time It's Love; Diane wants to marry Edwin as soon as possible, but he asks her to wait until his brother Jerome returns from one of his far-flung adventures. Love Must End; Marjorie looks forward to marriage with Phillip; One day, she spots him on a street corner walking away with a strange woman. Never Let Him Go, pencils by Mort Drucker; Following a two week courtship, Eve accepts Joel's offer of marriage; His ex-girlfriend Miriam makes herself very pleasant, even congratulating the two on their forthcoming nuptials and throwing a party in their honor. Descriptions of historical oddities in romance, courtship, and marriage around the world, pencils by Mort Drucker. No Orchids for Me; A florist becomes obsessed with a sexy young man who gazes in her shop window. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Three Loves, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs; On the morning of her wedding day, Norah reflects on the three men in her life and realizes that she is marrying the wrong one. No Man Like Mine!; Chris pressures Ellen to marry him but she decides that she isn't really in love with him. Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor advice column. Dark Past, pencils by Gil Kane; Dina returns to her mother's home town to try to discover the truth about a scandal that led to her mother's death. Hopeless Love!; Ann falls in love with Roger, the new ski instructor at her father's resort, but she hates seeing him attract the attention of all the other female guests. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 8 page story "One Chance to Choose"; 6 page story "Runaway Love"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 7 page story "My Angry Heart" pencilled by John Forte; 8 page story "Beware of Love." Cover price $0.10.

Laura's deceitful charms had never disturbed her...until she found Laura taking her place in Greg's arms! "No Ticket for Romance" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Fallen Idol!"; 7 page story "Dreams Are for the Lonely" pencilled by Ross Andru?; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "End of the Rainbow" pencilled by Sid Greene. Cover price $0.10.

She thinks they're going to be married tomorrow...but she's wrong! "Bitter Kiss!" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Three Girls and a Man!"; 6 page story "Belated Love!" pencilled by Matt Baker; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "End of Summer!" Cover price $0.10.

She was on her way to meet Mark's parents...but she was afraid that before the trip was over, her sister would be taking her place! "Heartbreak Journey!" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Another Woman's Man!"; 6 page story "Time for Tears" drawn by Gil Kane and Bernard Sachs; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "Lost Moment" drawn by Sid Greene; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler drawn by Mort Drucker. Cover price $0.10.

His eyes told her her masquerade was over! Now she could never reveal the secret in her..."Hidden Heart," the cover-featured 9 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 7 page story "Call Me Darling"; 7 page story "Unmarried Sister"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "I Inherited a Sweetheart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

She went far away to forget him -- and now, in the strangest way, fate brought him back to her! "Return of Heartbreak" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Lost Paradise"; 6 page story "Never Dream Again"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "In the Heart of a Fool." Cover price $0.10.

Their romance was breathless and bitter and sweet all at the same time...but she knew it had to end! "The Night I Lost You" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "End of a Dream"; 6 page story "The Romantic Notion"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "Do I Love You?" Cover price $0.10.

She couldn't let Neal marry that girl -- not when he was really in love with HER! "Stranger at the Wedding" is the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Tony Abruzzo, Irv Novick, Bernard Sachs and ? Plus: 7 page story "Our Last Goodbye" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 6 page story "I'll Lose My Love" drawn by Sy Barry and Jim Mooney; 7 page story "Adventurous Heart" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler. Cover by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

She and Dick had been sweethearts since childhood...yet, through all the years, the fear haunted her that somehow...somewhere...some way...she'd lose him! "My Love is Not Mine" is the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Irv Novick, Bernard Sachs and ? Plus: 7 page story "Let Me Leave You" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 7 page story "Just for Today" drawn by Jerry Grandenetti and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Some Call It Love" pencilled by Mort Drucker; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page poem "The Prophecy." Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Bitter Masquerade!; Jeanne doesn't trust her boyfriend Stan, a merchant marine, and assumes that he has "a girl in every port." Don't Call Me Darling!; Claire feels it's her duty to warn her young cousin Ellen against going out with Philip, who has a bad reputation, but then Claire falls in love with Philip herself. How True Is My Love?; Cindy eventually realizes that it's David that she really loves and not her fiancee Alan. Gazing at the Stars! astronomy page, art by Mort Drucker. Never Lose Heart!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Wendy is sure that Nick will leave her, as she has seen him leave other girls. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. House ad for Girls' Love Stories #38 and Secret Hearts #31. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

She was so sure Edward wouldn't show up for the wedding -- that he was really hers -- just like the locket she was lending the bride! "Borrowed Heart" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Heartbreak was the Prize"; 7 page story "A Rose for Susan"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "Goodbye, My Past"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler. Cover price $0.10.

It was written in her palm -- she would lose the man she loved...to a golden-haired girl! "Fortune's Fool" is the cover-featured 8 page story written by Robert Kanigher. Plus: 7 page story "Sweethearts' Moon"; 7 page story "Escape from Love" inked by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler drawn by Mort Drucker; 7 page story "Forsaking All Others"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

"Heart Without Hope," "Love Came Too Quickly," "Summertime Love," and "A Kiss For a Dreamer." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Untouchable Heart"; 7 page story "Three Secret Loves"; 2 page A Woman to Remember filler "Mumtaz Mahal" (inspiration for Taj Majal); 6 page story "Empty Romance"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "Too Much in Love." Cover price $0.10.

She must not look at him...or remember! She must think only of Paul...and their wedding tomorrow! "Love is Not a Dream" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Dream Home"; 6 page story "My Silent Love" pencilled by John Forte; 3 page A Woman to Remember story "Myra Colby Bradwell (1831-1894)" (woman pioneer in legal profession); 6 page story "Lost: One Heart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Three minutes -- that's all she has left with him! And then -- a lifetime of emptiness! "Three Minutes to Heartbreak" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Tony Abruzzo and ? Plus: 7 page story "Remember My Kiss" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler drawn by Mort Drucker; 6 page story "Love Left Me Crying"; 1 page Jerry Jitterbug filler "Doll in Distress" by Henry Boltinoff; 7 page story "Temporary Sweetheart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

He doesn't even know she's alive! So why does she go there every day...asking for a broken heart? "Heartbreak Hour" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Two Lonely Hearts"; 7 page story "Love is Distant Dream"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 7 page story "Tomorrow is Ours" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Fran filler "Golf Practice." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Darling, Darling" pencilled by Sy Barry; 7 page story "So Close to Heartbreak" inked by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Never is a Long, Long Time" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Fran filler "Engagement Ring Dreams"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "The Ring of Broken Dreams"; 1 page Joan filler "Eating Out (at the Park)." Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs. Echo of Love; Jan and Dick are a perfectly-matched couple until a misunderstanding nearly separates them for good, and Jan learns that no one understands her like Dick does. Bridge to Heartbreak, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jane flees back to her family home on a remote island after a bitter break-up and is angry to find that a handsome young contractor is building a bridge to connect the island with the mainland. Varsity Vic humor strip by Henry Boltinoff. Love is Only a Dream; Suzanne is still grieving the death of her boyfriend Glenn after three years and doesn't want to fall in love again with persistent Phillip. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Follow Your Heart, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs; Celia and Tommy are long-time sweethearts, but Celia's devotion to her nursing career nearly drives Tommy away for good. House ad for the DC line of romance comics with the new National Romance Group brand. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Love Came Back; Greta is in love with Nick even though there seems to be no chance for them because of their class differences. Meet Me in Paris, art by Bernard Sachs; Frank resents it when his family asks him to look after Eve when she arrives in Paris, and he can't believe it weeks later when he realizes he has fallen in love with her. Too Many Tomorrows, art by Bill Draut; Sylvie can't believe it when her boyfriend Peter unexpectedly marries someone else, but John is there to comfort her. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Young Heart, Angry Heart, art by Bill Draut; Nan and Timmy make plans to marry even though everyone around them thinks they are too young; Eventually even Nan begins to doubt whether they are ready and she nearly drives Timmy away. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

She waited breathlessly for Gary to meet her...until her heart froze with the icy truth that..."Love is a Summer's Dream," the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and ? Plus: 8 page story "Almost Paradise" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Tale of Joey" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Where Love Leads" drawn by John Forte and Sid Greene; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

No Time for Happiness!; A series of unfortunate coincidences keep Lila and Ray apart until she begins to doubt his love for her. With This Ring...; Elaine runs away from her own wedding ceremony when she suddenly fears that Bruce is only marrying her for her money. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. The Morning of Love!; Joan meets a handsome stranger and it seems like love at first sight for both of them, but she wonders if they will ever meet again. Ancient Beauty Secrets article, art by Mort Drucker. Oddities in Romance article, art by Mort Drucker. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.