Hi-School Romance (1949) comic books

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Photo cover. Three's a Crowd in Love; At school, Judy never noticed Vera until a party; During the party, Vera told Judy that her mother had died, and she had to take care of her father. My Route to Romance text story. I Was the Loneliest Girl in School, pencils by Bob Powell; Boys treat Penny like a princess but she'd rather be treated as an equal. Sweetheart He Left Behind; Bill returns from military service a mature man and ends his relationship with Fran. Baby Sitter's Blues, art by John Sink; Mrs. Pembley wants David, a West Point cadet, to court socially prominent Valerie Brooks but he takes a liking to humble babysitter Jean instead. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Debbie falls for her buddy Russ, but finds herself trapped in the friendzone. Gloria is torn between handsome Kip and nerdy Mark, until a student council election forces her to make a choice. Naive Cindy feels the Earth move during a party game of Spin the Bottle, but she doesn't know the identity of the lucky boy she kissed. City girl Marion feels country boy Jack is too fresh when they meet in a haystack, but she warms to him after he works bare-chested in her family's yard. More Than A Pal; The Mystery Woman; I Flattered Men; A Change of Plans; Hi-School Hi-Spots; My Blue Dress Blues; A Kiss to Remember; Heaven On A Haystack. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. I Was an Outcast, art by Lee Elias; When Claire moved to a new school, she began dating Larry and tried hard to fit in with the friends in his clique; But Sheila was jealous of the attention Larry was giving the new girl and did everything she could to humiliate Claire and make her feel like an outsider. The Taming of a Tomboy, art by Tom Hickey; Donna was the school's best female athlete, but she was really crazy about swing music and wanted to learn to play the trumpet so she could play in a band; When Eddie told her he'd teach her, she was beside herself. House ad for First Romance #6. I Loved A Bad Guy!, art by John Sink; Before going into the service, everyone thought George was a misfit; And after 18 months, when he returned to finish high school, he felt like a fish out of water save for Eve. Dancing Date, art by Bob Powell; Sally and Bobby had just decided to go steady, but at the dance Sally only wants to dance with Dick. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Ann and Sid fall for each other, but he's due to be assigned overseas with the military any day now. Mark and Jane's plans for the future are derailed when Mark's father is accused of embezzlement. Redheaded Dusty falls for the rough-and-tumble sailor who runs her late father's fishing business. I Promised Too Much!; Backstairs Love; Color Clues!; A Game of Hearts!; Hi-School Hi-Spots; Thrill-Hungry; My Most Romantic Moment; Raw Deal; Cupid Scores High; No Thought of Tomorrow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Al Avison. "Midnight Lover!", art by Lee Elias; Jan Roberts and Brad Curtis are engaged; But Jan has had enough of Brad controlling her every move and leaves him, taking the train to Rocky Lake in northern New England; She stays at the inn and goes for a midnight swim where she accidentally meets Steve Spencer. "A Night To Be Loved"; A girl lies to a boy she likes and claims to be the editor of the school paper. "Decorating Data"; Hints on crafts and fashion. "My Revengeful Heart," art by Jack Sparling; Amy Parks is outraged that her brother Sam was arrested, and looks for her vengeance; It comes when she meets Ted Mason, the brother of the policeman that arrested Sam. "Shadow of Love" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Lee Elias. "Cry For Love," art by Bob Powell; Diane spent her after-school hours slaving for her aunt, helping her run the local boarding house; One night, while out for a walk to "get some air" she wandered to the train station and saw a man fall from a train; Rushing to his side, she finds he is very sick, and begs the station master to let her take him to the railroad shack; Diane nurses the man to health and learns that he is really Pete Harvey, former middleweight boxing champion. "Reckless Romance"; When Betty joined the flying club, she had no idea that she would fall for Dick Wilkins, the flight instructor, or be such a bad pilot; She was determined to learn to fly just to please Dick, and when his malaria flared up, Betty decided she had to fly him to the hospital in Evanston. "Lost Enchantment" text story. "The Psychology of Love" text story. "I Sabotaged Love," art by Lee Elias; Lila has been planning on going to the dance with Buzz for months, but when he told her he needed to stay and work on his car for the big race competition, she rushed to accept to offer of Richard Rudolph, the wealthy boy who also asked her to the dance. "Headed For Heartbreak"; Warren Peters was a fireman by day, but that night he and Mary danced at the Senior prom and planned their future; Returning home, Mary was on cloud-9 until her mother rushed in to say that the house across the street was burning; Mary ran outside and overheard someone say that a fireman was trapped; all of her thoughts raced to Warren, worried that it was him. "My Telltale Heart!" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Sylvia is torn between her reliable boyfriend and a good-looking rebel. When Brad is charged with a crime, Ellen can provide his all-night alibi, but if she does, her reputation will be destroyed. Elsa finds out the boy she loves was just stringing her along. Plus a quiz to determine if it's really love, featuring whimsical illustrations by Lee Elias. Torn Between Passions; Test for True Love; My Secret Sin; I Betrayed My Heart; Double in Hearts!; His Love Was a Lie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Ray Bailey, Tom Hickey and Al Avison. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Marcy becomes the town's bad girl and causes a scandal by dating multiple men. Relocating from a small town to New York, Valerie sets out to prove that she can have any man she wants. Peggy is pursued by a man she doesn't want, as she pursues a man who doesn't want her. I Led Them On; Marry Me Quick; Shape Up for a Show; Too Easy to Love; Forbidden Love; I Sacrificed Love; Runaway! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Doug Wildey. Love Me Tonight, art by John Prentice; The small town of Cranston hosts the annual hot-rod races and Vic Marko is the star of the group. House ad for Teen-Age Brides. Without Regrets; After Jeff Wilson met Sandra Thomas while she worked at the local theater, they begin a whirlwind romance. House ad for the Harvey line of romance comics: Love Problems, First Love, Hi-School Romance, Teen-Age Brides, and First Romance. Whistle Bait, art by Ray Bailey; Patti Hansen was young and beautiful, and always found it easy to manipulate men with a look or a smile; After she got a job at the local factory, she met the new foreman, Larry Gleason. Stolen Dream, art by Bob Powell; When her cousin, Vivian, lends Helen her country club membership she meets Tom Moore, the tennis pro. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Paul McCarthy and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Lois gets together with handsome campus jock Pete, but she's afraid he only sees her as a "petting partner." Ann falls hard for football star Rick, but she just can't seem to get his attention. Struggling art student Kit finds a job and love on a department store's marketing team. Second String Sweetheart; Outcast Love; Hand-me-down Lover; Prelude to Tears; Hi-school Hi-spots; Love Thief; Those Wild Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Warren Kremer, Lee Elias and Jack Kamen. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Jo marries struggling artist Grant against her family's wishes, but their life together is one of strife and jealousy. A love triangle develops between roller-derby teammates Carl, Margery and Edith, in a story written when that sport was new. Vivian goes to a masquerade party to test Gary's love for her, in one of two stories by EC legend Jack Kamen. Very Personally Yours; Framed By Love; My Dream Came True!; I Played A Dangerous Game; Love Laughs; Blonde Crazy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Tom Hickey and Lee Elias. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Fran doesn't tell handsome junior executive Jim that she's only sixteen, and he's not happy when he finds out. Thrill-seeking Debbie dates classmate Johnnie because of his car, but gets a rep as a fast girl, in a story with some cool car art by Bob Powell. Marian gives up boy-next-door Bob for freewheeling writer David, but her friends and family think that's a mistake. Made for Each Other; Price Tag on Love; My Heart's Desire!; I'm Bored!; Heartbreak; A Fool in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Lois gets together with handsome campus jock Pete, but she's afraid he only sees her as a "petting partner." Ann falls hard for football star Rick, but she just can't seem to get his attention. Struggling art student Kit finds a job and love on a department store's marketing team. Second String Sweetheart; Just One More Kiss!; Hand-me-down Lover; Prelude to Tears; I'll Always Love You; For Pete's Sake! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories reprinted from Hi-School Romance #27. "No Place to Go," pencils by Bob Powell; After Jean's mother had died, Pop promised he would protect her and he was certain that Bill was after nothing more than Jean's kisses; After the two snuck out to discuss their love, Pop had the police find them; But when Jean goes to the rooftop to ask God why he had forsaken Bill and her, Pop realizes they are truly in love and goes to get Bill. "Career Crazy" text story. "Fun in Fads"; Fads to show the two of you are together: matching cotton shirts, stuffed animals, dog collars, fly swatter and a fur choker with your guys name on it. "Love Needs No Alibis," pencils by Al Avison; While Steve was twenty-one and working in construction, Vickie was only seventeen and still in high school; They loved each other, but Steve's insecurity made him insanely jealous. "Unlucky to Love"; Edna had only brought bad luck to the men she loved; George Parrish failed his exam after Edna broke his glasses; Phil Walker was disfigured by a horrible accident in chemistry class; Bert Norden was in the hospital for months after a tragic motorcycle accident. "Graduation Day" text story. "Reckless Boy... No Kisses!", art by Ray Bailey; Janet had developed a reputation as being "fast and loose" but decided to change her ways by finding a job; Through the classifieds, she met Tom Weldon who was taking care of his much younger brother and sister after his parents had died. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Marcy's new classmates can't let her forget that she's the child of migrant workers, in a story that reveals the social structures of the post-WWII era. Lorna dances to forget being abandoned by her father and swears never to fall for any man, until she meets Larry. Teen Mary weds much older Emil to escape her abusive family, but then she meets handsome Don, who is her own age. Plus a quiz about popularity (that's really about good behavior). This issue's reprinted stories include at least one new panel by comics legend Jack Kirby (p. 4, panel 3), probably to make the story compliant with the new Comics Code. Plus a cover by Kirby, the king of the romance comics at the time. Scandalous; The Typical Bachelor; Popularity Quiz; I Dared to Hope; Rendezvous with Youth; Nothing Like A College Man; Return to Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Prentice, Warren Kremer, Ray Bailey and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. In the world of 1950s hot-rod racing, a volatile love triangle develops between Vic, May and Hank. Patti gets a factory job and begins a romance with plant foreman Larry, but he doesn't realize she's still in high school. Helen masquerades as her cousin to play tennis at a country club, but soon falls for tennis pro Tom. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legends Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Love Me Tonight; Perfect Love; Sewing Strategy!; Without Regrets; Kid Stuff!; My Lonely Heart; Stolen Dream. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Jack Sparling. Puppy Love, art by Manny Stallman; Jerry was the boy next door who grew up next to Sue...and was hopelessly in love with her; But Sue had fallen in love with handsome Dave Moran, her father's prize student. Love Can't Be Bad, art by Bob Powell; Ellen Wilson was a sickly child who didn't do well in school; And even when her health improved she remained an "Ugly Duckling"; So, she took matters in her own hands dressing provocatively, and going further than other girls. Meant For Each Other, art by Tom Hickey; With her father's illness, Meg gives up her social life and help support the family by working as a model at the local dress shop and for artist Greg Davis. House ad for the upcoming issue of First Romance #43. Jeannie's Man, art by Ray Bailey; Jeannie Evans had been the class President and the most popular girl in school...until she moved in the middle of her senior year; At the new school, she was alone until she met Ted Keating. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Avison. To Find My Love, art by Bill Draut; Jeff and Laurie had a very emotional relationship, but while she worked hard studying art, Jeff played. One More Time, art by John Prentice; May was beautiful, and worried that all the men in her life loved her for that physical attribute alone; But, then she met Ted, the only man who did not spend every night extolling her beauty. House ad for Harvey's upcoming line of romance comics including: First Love #71, Love Problems and Advice Illustrated #45 (which was never published), Hi-School Romance #58, First Romance #43 and True Bride-To-Be Romances #21. Burning Memory, art by Ray Bailey; Holly Talbert had kept the secret that her mother was a thief and in prison to herself for years. Search for Love, art by Bob Powell; Pamela had hoped to go to college and escape her dreary summer job working in the office of the coal mine. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Avison. Resort Romeo, art by John Prentice; June Baker and her mother manage a summer resort, the only thing her father left them after his death. House Ad for True Bride-to-Be Romance 22. Yesterday's Love, art by Al Avison; Carla has been dating Bern Madsen, and she is ready to marry him but still thinks of Jeff Condon, a pilot she met while he was on furlough from Korea. House ad for First Love 24, Love Problems and Advice Illustrated 49, Hi-School Romance 61, First Romance 44, and True Bride-to-Be Romances 22. School Boy, art by Bill Draut; Sharon hates watching her sister Elaine suffer through, married to Phil who "gets by" working at a gas station. First Claim on Him, art by Bob Powell; Judy works at the Hi School Music Shop, and was intently listening to the new record by Joe Banner, when he enters the store. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Avison. Too Young, art by Al Avison; Wendy and Eric meet on the beach during a New England summer; Following a whirlwind romance, they elope and marry. Lost Love; Even though Nancy Harris was a year younger, she planned to marry Ben Carter after high school. House ad promoting First Love 74, True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated 49, Hi-School Romance 61, First Romance 64, and True Bride-to-Be Romances 23. All in Fun; All Sandy can think of is applying to medical school, but Ginny Ross wants excitement; After breaking up with Sandy, Ginny starts seeing Bix, the wild, carefree guy with no ambition. Love Without Honor, art by Tom Hickey; Donna Blake was hopelessly in love with Bill Carson, but she was a plumber's daughter and Bill's father, Jeb, was a wealthy land developer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Al Avison. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Diner waitress Lucy is torn between her boss Carl and trucker Sam, but then Sam asks her to do something she just can't do - steal from Carl. Dale falls for a sailor, but her jilted aunt warns her that sailors will only break your heart. Joyce finds love while acting in a summer-stock show, but soon learns that showbiz is a harsh mistress. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Helpmate; Warned Against Him; Picnic Date; Backstage Love; I Mortgaged My Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Jack Sparling, John Sink and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Gail is torn between Frank, whom she loves, and Ron, who offers security. Champion roller-derby girl Connie is torn between handsome coach Don and even more handsome fan Michael, in a story written when roller derby was still a new concept. Ginny attends a masquerade party to secretly woo her boss Ted, but dreads what will happen when he learns her identity. I Schemed Against Love; Double in Hearts; Dangerous Deception!; Outside, Looking In; Spring Fever; Fool's Paradise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Debbie falls for her buddy Russ, but finds herself trapped in the friendzone. Gloria is torn between handsome Kip and nerdy Mark, until a student council election forces her to make a choice. Naive Cindy feels the Earth move during a party game of Spin the Bottle, but she doesn't know the identity of the lucky boy she kissed. City girl Marion feels country boy Jack is too fresh when they meet in a haystack, but she warms to him after he works bare-chested in her family's yard. Suspicious Of Love!; In Love; I Flattered Men; A Kiss To Remember; Lovable Yokel!; Hi-School Hi-Spots. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Al Avison. The Outsider, art by Lee Elias; When Claire moved to a new school, she began dating Larry and tried hard to fit in with the friends in his clique. The Taming of a Tomboy, art by Tom Hickey; Donna was the school's best female athlete, but she was really crazy about swing music and wanted to learn to play the trumpet so she could play in a band. Could I Love a "Bad Guy"?, art by John Sink; Before he went into the service, everyone thought George was a misfit. Dancing Date, art by Bob Powell; Sally and Bobby had just decided to go steady, but at the dance Sally only wants to dance with Dick. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. In an unusual story, an amnesiac woman found on the docks is taken in by the waterfront folk and transformed into torch singer Chichi. A jilted woman decides to take out her hatred of men on the next one who comes along. Joan decides that if she's going to be hurt by love, it might as well be with a rich guy. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Nobody's Girl; Sunday Rendezvous; Jilted; One Crippled for Life; Too Lonely to Care; This Girl's Going Places!; The Truth Hurts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Second Best Beau; He never asked to be number one...how he felt about it was something else again! Shallow Triumph; He would win her love and then lose it again! He knew it would be this way until she found someone else! I Tried To Elope; Love can be so deep at fifteen...why couldn't our parents understand that? Too Shy For Love; Only on the stage could she speak those tender words! It was as if she had a secret love! 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.