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Great Lover Romances (1951) comic books 1953-1955

  • Issue #20
    Great Lover Romances (1951) 20
    • Cover detached at one staple.

    Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky? Stories by unknown. Art by John Belfi? and Myron Fass. Did he really only go out with her to make Julie jealous? Featuring: "The Experimental Kiss"; "Buy Me That Man!"; and Dr. Anthony King, Psychiatrist, in "Mr. Tough"! Plus: 1-page non-fiction stories "The History of the Engagement and Wedding Rings" and "Young Lovers of the Past"! Also: 2-page text story "Slightly Perfect"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    Great Lover Romances (1951) 21

    Cover photo of Dorothy Hart and Richard Basehart. Stories and art by Art Peddy, Jack Abel, Mel Keefer, Rudy Cristiano, Walter Goldstein, Jack Sparling and Mel Lazarus. Student reporter Gwen falls in love with Cal, the college football star she ridiculed in her latest column, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Childhood sweethearts George and Liza are an inspiration to their small town, until they face conflict, and that affects the whole town too. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Clark Gable, in a sort of Hirschfeld-caricature style. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. The Poison Pen; Graduation Day; Clark Gable; The Young Ones; Woman in White!; Campus Curios; Loving Means Believing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.