Girls' Romances (1950) comic books 1961-1965

Cover pencils by John Romita. Girl on the Beach; Tim sees a beautiful girl on the beach and falls in love, but he learns a secret that may come between them. Flyaway Heart, inks by Bernard Sachs; Connie Lou dates several men but can't fall in love with any of them. Have a Heart!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Linda has always been considered beautiful by everyone she meets, except the one boy that she likes. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Don't Mention My Name!, pencils by John Romita; Nan tries to resist her powerful attraction to Jack by going out with Bruce. House ad for Heart Throbs #69, pencils by John Romita. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Romita. Say No to Your Heart, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Bill Draut; A chance encounter between Greg and Kathy leaves him infatuated with her, and causes distance between Greg and his girlfriend Barbara. Someone in My Arms, art by Bernard Sachs; Nancy is torn between Doug, who treats her well, and Leo, who doesn't. Forever in Love!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo, inks by Bernard Sachs; A girl is fascinated by concert pianist Paul Daniels, but doesn't know how she could compete with the flock of girls who are trying to get his attention. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Hurry to Heartbreak!, pencils by John Romita (1) and Mike Sekowsky (2-8), inks by John Romita; Linda immediately likes new boy Barry, but he seems more interested in her friend Norma. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Romita. The Moon in My Arms!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Larry falls for Linda, even though she is the girlfriend of his boss's son, but he doesn't believe that he can compete for her love. Silent Tears, Secret Tears!; Elsa sees Tony in the arms of another woman, but hesitates before confronting him, because Tony might realize his mistake on his own. My Turn for Tears!; Ellen tries to prove that her friend Maria's boyfriend Seven is unfaithful by making a play for him, but then she finds that she has fallen in love with Steven herself. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Promise Me Nothing!, pencils by John Romita; When Helena's boyfriend leaves her for her younger sister, it takes her a long time to trust that another man will ever really love her. House ad for Falling in Love #42, art by John Romita. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

She couldn't escape the tragedy of it...the hurt...the heartbreak...the terrible emptiness of her lonely love! "Lonely -- In Love" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Plus: 7 page story "I'll Say Goodbye" inked by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "It Was You"; 1 page Charm in Romance filler; 7 page story "We'll Both Dream"; 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Gone from My Heart; After Alissa is hurt by Kenneth, she thinks she will never fall in love with anyone again, even when Kenneth returns to her and tries to apologize. Come to My Arms; Elise panics when Don tells her that he wants to make plans for their future. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. The Boy Downstairs, pencils by John Forte; When Diane meets Neal she resists her attraction to him because she mistakenly believes that he is engaged to someone else. You for Me!; Joan forces herself to go to the wedding of Tom, the man she loves, to another woman, then recalls how she and Tom met and how their relationship progressed. House ad for Heart Throbs #72, pencils by John Romita. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Beyond Tomorrow. One-Way Heart, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; After a brief introduction to visiting author Penn, Lorie falls instantly in love with him and secretly follows him back to his home city; But just as she finally realizes that she is on a hopeless quest, they meet again. Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. The Wayward Heart. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Featuring: 9 page story "Love without Hope" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 6 page story "One Fateful Ring" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Forgive a Fool" pencilled by Werner Roth; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "Eternally Yours" drawn by John Romita, Sr. and Werner Roth? Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.

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Featuring: 8 page story "Carnival of Heartache" pencilled by Sy Barry; 7 page story "Panic in My Heart" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Seeing Heart" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page (title of column changes); 8 page story "The Look in His Eyes" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.

How could he call it pity? All she felt for him was deep and boundless love...and all she wanted was to be eternally and..."Sincerely Yours," the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Plus: 8 page story "These Three" drawn by Bill Draut; 7 page story "A Kiss from a Stranger"; 7 page story "Give Me an Hour"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 7 page story "A Night for Remembering" pencilled by Arthur Peddy; 7 page story "So Out of Reach" pencilled by Arthur Peddy; 1 page Romance in Fashion filler; 7 page story "An Answer to Tears" pencilled by Arthur Peddy; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "Lonely Time, Lonely Place" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and John Romita, Sr. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 7 page story "Out of Sight, Out of Love"; 7 page story "Rainy Sunday"; 7 page story "Another Autumn Love"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "Proposal of Heartbreak." Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. True, True Love; Mary Ann falls for Tom, her new co-worker, even though she soon learns that he is already engaged. A Message from Yesterday; Steve finds himself trying to protect Sophia, his brother's widow, from the scorn of his mother and his brother's former girlfriend; In the process, he falls in love with Sophia himself. Not for These Arms; Paul meets a despondent Elaine and tries to cheer her up, falling in love with her in the process. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Rebel Heart!, pencils by John Romita; Jane falls in love with Jimmy, one of her uncle's employees, but Jimmy thinks that the class differences between them will tear them apart. House ad for Heart Throbs #78, pencils by John Romita. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. A Change of Heart; Linda is uncertain about a future with Allan so she breaks up with him; After trying to date other guys, she realizes that it was always Allan that she really loved, and fortunately he is still waiting for her. My Love and Me; Karen wants to be a professional writer so she avoids all possibility of falling in love, until an editor who is interested in her tells her that she can't be a good writer without having the experience of love. Out of His Past; Carol is worried when her boyfriend Keith's old girlfriend Joyce comes back to town. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. A Loser at Love, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jack is a young doctor who falls in love with a beautiful patient, even when he realizes that she is already involved with someone else. House ad for Falling in Love #53, inks by John Romita. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

She wanted to tell him she loved him...before it was too late! "Heart in Flight" is the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Werner Roth and John Romita, Sr. Plus: 8 page story "Stay Away" drawn by Bill Draut and Jay Scott Pike; 7 page story "A Dream of Roses" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Heart Alone"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "Love! Handle with Care"; 7 page story "Not for These Arms" (note: different from story in #85); 7 page story "Catch a Falling Heart"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "Run from Your Heart." Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by John Romita. I'll Never Be Yours!; Frank easily moves from one girl to another, but when he meets Julie and falls in love with her she is reluctant to get involved because of his reputation. Reunion!; Hal's widowed sister-in-law Carol comes home to join the rest of the family for Christmas, and Hal recalls how he and Carol were in love before she married his brother. Your Love Is False!; Ellen takes her boss's shy daughter Marcy under her wing, and tries to stop her from getting involved with Ellen's old boyfriend Rod, who treated her badly. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Dream Wedding!; A woman goes to the wedding of her former boyfriend intending to stop the ceremony, and fantasizes about what will happen next. House ad for Falling in Love #57, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "You Can't Take Your Love with You" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Walk into My Heart"; 7 page story "Another Dream"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "Look Out for Love" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by John Romita. House ad for Wonder Woman #138, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Come Love--Come Heartbreak, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Jay Scott Pike; When Nita's boyfriend Phil is injured and suffers from amnesia, she stays by his side until she can make him fall in love with her again. I Remember!; Lois and Mark are drawn to each other while struggling to succeed in the big city, but Mark is not ready to be married. Flight to Romance!; Ben is a pilot who falls in love with the voice of an air traffic controller and debates with himself whether he should meet her in person. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. No Chance of Heartbreak!, pencils by John Romita; Susan loves Joey from afar as he dates one girl after another and breaks their hearts. When she finally gets her chance with Joey she then finds that she isn't sure of his love. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "My Crying Heart"; 7 page story "Julian, My Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Heartache Ahead"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "Swing Me to the Stars" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "With All My Heart" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Mike Peppe; 7 page story "All My Tomorrows" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Captive Heart" drawn by John Rosenberger; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "My Rival's Secret" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Werner Roth & John Romita, Sr. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "Every Girl - Was the Other Girl" drawn by Tony Abruzzo; 1 page Romance in Fashion filler "Summer's Here"; 7 page story "Hello...and Goodbye" drawn by Bill Draut and Jay Scott Pike; 6 page story "Why Must I Love You?"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "No Home for My Heart" drawn by John Romita, Sr. and Werner Roth? Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "A Heart to Give or Take"; 7 page story "Lover's Quarrel"; 7 page story "The Man at the Altar" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page story "Love is Not a Lullaby." Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Jay Scott Pike. Love Isn't What You Make It!; Dan dates several women without becoming attached to any of them, until he meets Betty. Too Much to Ask!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jan has loved Stewart for many years, though everyone (including Stewart) thinks he is too old for her. Love Is a Feeling, art by John Rosenberger; Linda won't limit herself to dating only one guy, even though she really does like Allen best. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Love Is an Act!, art by Jay Scott Pike; Lorrie falls for Ray, an actor, but eventually learns that Ray has broken many hearts before her. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Once he kissed her...he would forget all about meeting Jane! "Holiday of Heartbreak" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "I Would Never Find Love"; 8 page story "Wait for Me"; 7 page story "Someday, Maybe -- !"; 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Jay Scott Pike. Less Than Perfect, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Janet forgets about her slightly dull but dependable boyfriend Jerry when she gets a chance to go out with Don, who seems to be the perfect guy. Man-Stealer, inks by Bernard Sachs; Mary always lures away the boys that her girlfriends are dating. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. In the Name of Love!, script by Jack Miller, art by Jay Scott Pike; Wendy falls in love with Greg, who promises to help her get a job in television like his. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Thrill to the true-to-love story of Wendy Winthrop, television model, as she pursues her heart in and out of the loopholes of her romantic career -- in..."Heart to Heart," the cover-featured 12 page story drawn by Jay Scott Pike and Bob Oksner. Plus: 8 page story "Forget No More" pencilled by Mort Meskin?; 1 page Romance in Fashion filler "A Flowered Touch"; 8 page story "How Deep was My Love" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 1 page Romance in Fashion filler "Spring Airs"; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.12.

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Featuring: 7 page story "Tears for Sale" pencilled by Gene Colan; 8 page story "Dreamers Love Their Dreams" pencilled by Gene Colan; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page (with illustration pencilled by John Romita, Sr.); 7 page story "Dear Peter "; 8 page story "Come Back, My Heart" pencilled by J. Pike. Cover pencils by J. Pike. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs. Something in Common!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; In spite of all the signals he's sending, Ruth believes that she couldn't possibly be in love with Mark because they have so little in common. Out of a Dream!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Jan and David have a second chance at love after the death of his wife. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. The Day My Heart Died!, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs; Lisa wonders why Dirk has become so distant, and believes he has fallen in love with someone else. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Port of Hope, inks by Bernard Sachs; On a Mexican vacation, Donna falls for Dirk, an artist, but she wonders whether it's just a summer romance or something more. Let's Fall in Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Patty resists falling in love with Mark, the boy next door that she has grown up with, until she hears he is engaged to someone else, and she realizes that she loves him after all. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Too Late for Tears!, pencils by Gene Colan; Insecure Jeannie doesn't believe that she's pretty or interesting, so she doesn't know how to behave when Kirk becomes interested in her. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. A Change of Heart!, art by Bernard Sachs; Cammy and Sal both love Rob--right up to the day that one of them plans to marry him. Tell Him Tonight!, pencils by Arthur Peddy; Ginny has to tell her fiance Alan that she's fallen in love with Howard instead. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Too Handsome to Hold!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Jane Turner's new boyfriend, Bill Peters, plays on his close resemblance to actor Richard Chamberlain to attract attention from girls. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Tony Abruzzo. My Floundering Heart!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; When Amy's old boyfriend Buddy comes back to town, her current boyfriend Richard is jealous. A Gift of My Heart!, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs; Paula plots to pair her sister Geraldine with Andy, who she thinks is a better match for her sister than Chet, but then Paula realizes that she's fallen in love with Andy herself. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Don't Kiss Me Again!, pencils by Tony Abruzzo; Beth feels insecure about her relationship with Gil, an artist who flirts with his female models and doesn't seem to take anything very seriously. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Stand-in for Love. I'll Be Around, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Helen's fiancee takes a job in South America, and despite herself she eventually falls in love with someone else. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. I'll Never Love Again, pencils by Gene Colan; When Sharon's finacee leaves her waiting at the altar, she avoids becoming involved again, but a persistent stranger eventually breaks throught her resolve. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Come Back to Yesterday!; Vicky has to choose between her long-time dreams of being an actress and her love for Lee. The Love I Lost--Twice!, art by Gil Kane; Dina is excited when Greg returns to town and tells her he was wrong to leave her, but then his girlfriend from the city follows him and wants him back. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Alone in Love!, pencils by Gene Colan; When Suzy inadvertently falls for her friend Marge's guy, Marge waits for years to get back at Suzy by doing the same thing. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"I Was the Last to Know," "Come Home to Heartbreak," and "Take My Love" (art by Gene Colan). Colan cover (from splash page). Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. Why Would Anyone Love Me?; Kim grew up in an orphanage, and as an adult she finds it difficult to believe that any man will fall in love with her. A Bedtime Story; Three women discover that they were all in love with the same boy in high school, even though he wasn't really interested in any of them. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. When My Dreams Come True, pencils by Gene Colan; Penny frequently gets lost in her fantasies about celebrities who fall in love with her, which tends to drive away the real men who date her. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

My Secret Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Lita doesn't understand how Jud can be so attentive on their dates, but so aloof during the day in school. Shadow of Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; After Paula's sister Amy dies, Paula becomes drawn to Amy's fiancee Nicolas, and for a time they believe they are in love. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Love Is a Boy Named Joey!; Trudy takes a drastic step to get Joey to look at her as his girlfriend instead of a substitute mother. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. How to Lose Your Boyfriend Without Really Trying!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Jud's girlfriend Elaine does many things that annoy him but in the end he overlooks them because he really loves her. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. He Only Loves Me--When He's Kissing Me!, pencils by Gene Colan; Debra finally gets the chance to meet Peter, the rich guy she has loved from afar, but when they start dating she fears that he is ashamed of her because they are from different worlds. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

He was a rebel -- and everyone warned her that someday she would cry out..."Give Me Back My Love," the cover-featured 13 page story pencilled by Gene Colan. Plus: 8 page story "Too Much in Love" inked by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Romance in Fashion filler "To You -- with Love"; 8 page story "All for the Love of Ronny" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs; 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page (with illustration pencilled by John Romita, Sr.); 1 page reader poll "The Hero I Want" pencilled by J. Pike. Cover price $0.12.

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Would he find out the truth about her? "Careless Heart, Careless Lips" is the cover-featured 10 page story pencilled by Jay Scott Pike. Plus: She fled in terror whenever a man became too serious! "If I Ever Love Again -- (I'll Keep a Lock on My Heart!)" is the 12 page story pencilled by Gene Colan. Also: The heartbreak of a girl who falls in love with the wrong man! "I'll Love You Forever" is the 8 page story pencilled by John Romita, Sr. And: 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.12.