Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) comic books 1949-1951

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Stories and art by Bernie Krigstein, Mort Leav, Bob Rogers, and Art Peddy. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Spurned nurse Vicky infects herself with a dangerous tropical disease to prove her doctor boyfriend's vaccine works, and to prove his love for her as well. Model Kathy breaks up with hometown boyfriend Tommy in favor of fast living with playboy Roger, and soon regrets it. Gloria is attracted to bad boy Don until he takes her hostage during a police chase, in an early story by future EC art legend Bernie Krigstein. I Was Branded a Flirt!; Shall I Pet?; I Wanted Excitement! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bernie Krigstein, Mort Leav, M. Seymour, and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Vacationing at a resort, Laurie pretends to be wealthy to attract rich Ted, but band leader Jock likes her the way she is. Jim is living dangerously when he splits with nurse Victoria to date femme-fatale sculptor Beth. Pathological liar Beth endangers both her romance with Donald and her father's life with her falsehoods, in an early story by future EC art legend Bernie Krigstein. Also, a fitness PSA by Krigstein, for which his wife Natalie served as the model. I Was a Poor Imitation; Girls Who Go Wrong; Man Hungry; Tone Up Time; Approved Doctors Diet; I Was Jealous of My Love; Liar. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bernie Krigstein, Mort Leav, Dorothy Woolfolk, Art Peddy and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Tomboyish Susan returns to the woods to run her late father's lumber camp, and falls for a lumberjack named Jack. Radio vets Ruth and Les are reunited professionally and romantically after World War II is over, but radio executive Peter may change all of that. Roger and Emily's romance is derailed by Roger's domineering mother, in an early story by future EC art legend Bernie Krigstein. Afraid to Love; Laughed At Love; Smart Girl; Dateless? Will He Call Again?; Not My Decision to Make. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mort Leav, Dorothy Woolfolk, Art Peddy, Ed Robbins, Herb Siegal, Burt Frohman and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Aspiring opera singer Mona falls for jazz musician Jerry, but her unrealistic dreams of music stardom drive them apart. Amnesiac Lois learns the truth about her past and her lost love Stephen. Sally is torn between rough-and-tumble Rocky and handsome but deceptive Paul, whom she meets at the country club. Plus "Ray Mann" advises girls not to be a gossip or a "date snatcher." I Lied To My Heart; Miss X: The Girl Without a Past; Be Honest: Are You a Moral Marauder?; Prescription For Happiness; Movie Crazy; I Hated Men. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mort Leav, Art Peddy, Rafael Astarita and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Nouveau riche Linda wants to enter high society and date broker Ellsworth, but after losing her fortune, she learns just how loyal Ellsworth is. Wealthy Pamela whisks doctor Jim into a cushy job without scruples, or his nurse girlfriend Vicky. A coal miner's daughter and the handsome son of the mine's owner are trapped together after a cave-in. Bought Love; She Wanted My Man; Check List For Marriage; A Spot in the Sun; Prescription for Happiness; Stolen Kisses. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Leav, Art Peddy, Rafael Astarita and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Stephen breaks up with businesswoman Kathy because she always has to be the boss, even away from the office. Arlene seeks help from "Ray Mann" because her possessive nature drives men away. A mountain-climbing accident helps Francine realize which man she truly loves, but it may be too late. Love Tyrant; Prescription for Happiness; Hardboiled Heart; Is Risking Your Reputation Worth Popularity?; Too Sure of My Man; Sky High Romance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Leav, Bill Woolfolk, Syd Shores and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Mary wants a change from stable boyfriend Bob, but slick Steve is really a con man. Ellen likes to play the field, even though her sister warns her about her "reputation," but that doesn't matter to Harvey. Lorraine is torn between her successful modeling career and her love of hometown lawyer Jim, in a story that takes place in "Gotham City." Imitation of Love; They Called Me Bad; Start Getting the Most Out of Life; Prescription for Happiness; All That Glitters; My Secret Shame; Her Fatal Beauty. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Leav, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, John Rosenberger and Mort Lawrence. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Circus rider Virginia begins a dangerous relationship with trapeze artist Bill, but Bill's partner Violet can't hang with that. Mary meets Lou at a nightclub and starts dating him, unaware that he's a gangster and a killer. Violet (a different Violet) asks "Ray Mann" to help her choose between her love of Greenwich Village artist Johnny and her need for financial stability. Man Shy; A Man I Dared Not Love!; Be Smart! Don't Take Chances!; Prescription for Happiness; Not Good Enough For Me; My Trusting Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bill Everett, John Rosenberger and Paul Parker. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Janet dates airline mechanic Hal, unaware that he's actually a test pilot, until the dramatic first flight of her father's new plane. Nancy dances in a nightclub and learns hard lessons about love and work, in one of three stories in this issue illustrated by Marvel legend Bill Everett. In another Everett story, fisherman Jim settles down to run a tour-boat business with Meg, until Meg's brother needs rescue from a ship in trouble. Never Love a Pilot!; Too Young For Love; Waiting For Larry; Prescription for Happiness; Love in a Storm; Spoiled Darling. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Neither Judy nor Jerry wants marriage, but meeting each other might change their minds, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Ruth asks "Ray Mann" if she should wait for Dirk, imprisoned for five years for DUI and manslaughter. In Mexico, Millie gives tour guide Ted the brush-off with a postcard picture of her "fiance" Jose - only to later learn Jose's a bullfighter and national celebrity. Bachelor Girl; Mockery of Love; Mexican Madness; Prescription for Happiness; Time on my Hands; A Love D-I-V-I-D-E-D. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dorothy Woolfolk, Henry Fasano and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Ballet dancer Nina must choose between her childhood sweetheart Bob or her career, but then she gets an offer for a European tour. Shirley's mother tries to sabotage her romance with Ralph because she has abandonment issues. Amy and her chemist father work as migrant field hands for the Shay family orchard, but Amy's father is working on a pesticide that could change their fortunes. Plus a PSA for supporting teachers and education, "The Classroom Secret." Wedding Dress for Sale; Wait for Me, Darling; No More Secrets!; Prescription for Happiness; Mama's Girl; The Wrong Kind of Love; The Classroom Secret. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, Dorothy Woolfolk, Henry Fasano, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Med student John proposes to Gale, but they soon realize that John's family is trying to sabotage the romance, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Peggy worries that her secret first marriage will scuttle her romance with handsome Alan, and asks "Ray Mann" for advice. Lois is torn between an exciting life as a nightclub cigarette girl with a jazz musician boyfriend, or a quiet romance in the country with farmer Tom. John's Other Love!; Poor Little Rich Girl!; Prescription for Happiness; Someday I'll Find You!; Make Haste Slowly; Big City Girl. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, Dorothy Woolfolk, Syd Shores, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Frail, sheltered Irene struggles to adjust to life in Alaska, but handsome Mike helps her find strength she didn't know she had, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Plump Nancy keeps losing her boyfriends to slim sister Pat, but then realizes it's not her weight that's the problem. Phyllis bases her idea of the "perfect man" on movie star Fredric, but a Hollywood scandal gives her a reality check. Prisoner of Love!; I Was a Fat Girl!; Prescription for Happiness; Not Meant for Love; Femme Fatale; The Man of My Dreams. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Dorothy Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Boyfriend Bert is scandalized to learn that Lila is a "pick-up girl." Patty and Jim marry young, and soon find themselves facing money woes that threaten their relationship. Neat-freak Carol drives away boyfriend Bob with her controlling behavior. I Was a Pick-Up; Unworthy of his Love; Prescription for Happiness; Too Young to Marry; For Better or for Worse; No Place for Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, John Forte, Vince Alascia, Dorothy Woolfolk, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Sharon tries to rush into marriage with tennis star Rudy and risks throwing him off his game, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Singer Janice is treated terribly by Tom, but can't bring herself to end the relationship. Doris's habitual lateness threatens both her job and her romance with attorney Jeff. I Loved a No-Good Guy; Jilted!; Prescription for Happiness; A Perfectly Miserable Evening; Love Thief; Too Late for Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Buscema, Arthur Seymour, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Stephen is torn between steady Beth and exciting bad girl Roxy, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Movie star Lily tries to control the image and behavior of her daughter Jane, but Jane is ready to be her own woman. Kathy has daddy issues and mistrusts men, but Denis tries to love her anyway. Wanted: A Man of My Own; They Called Me Plain Jane; Prescription for Happiness; Journey to Romance; Secrets from a Love Diary; Bewitched; I Belong to You. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Syd Shores, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Poverty-stricken Bess is torn between gangster Tony and cop Joe, until her brother's life hangs in the balance. Laura marries for money, leaving her unprepared for both her husband's dreams and his financial hardships. Gale prefers to play the field with men, even plotting to set up her boating boyfriend Barry with her friend Nancy. Back Alley Girl; I Married for Money!; How to Get a Man and Hold Him!; Prescription for Happiness; Man Crazy!; I Was a Slave to Tradition! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Paul Parker, John Forte, Vince Alascia, Chuck Miller, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Farmer's daughter Johanna runs off to the city with traveling salesman Frank, but Frank's wife is the punchline of that joke. As the Korean War heats up, Lorraine and her sister June must each deal with the consequences of the draft for the men they love. Betty's compulsive-shopping problem threatens to ruin both her job and her romance with Don. Betrayed; They Called Me Spitfire; Secrets From a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Lonely for Love; I Was a Spendthrift! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Harry Anderson, Horace Waldinger, Mort Lawrence, Chuck Miller, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, Bob Rogers and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Linda realizes that her assistant Betty has designs on both Linda's job and her boyfriend Bob. Pamela's "reputation" was ruined by a college scandal, and she wonders whether to tell new love Allen. Joan finds love and complications after going to work as a waitress in a classy hotel. The Cheat; My Reckless Moment; Prescription for Happiness; Summer Romance; Too Shy For Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Buscema, John Forte, Vince Alascia, Bill Woolfolk, Dorothy Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Distraught Nella becomes a dance-hall girl after sailor Joe goes missing in action, but Joe's return takes them both by surprise. Womanizer Bill wants to change his ways and settle down with Julie, but it may be too late, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Wild Kathy is the life of the party, but her boyfriend Cliff just wants a quiet existence. Sailor's Sweetheart; Ladies' Man; Secrets From a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; I Loved My Boss; The Life of the Party. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Buscema, Harry Anderson, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Wilma is torn between life on the farm with Gil or her new job in the city with Paul, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Janie teaches handsome Cary to love again after he was jilted by Isobel - but then Isobel returns. After losing two men in two separate accidents, Ellen is understandably reluctant to let Toby get close. Forbidden to Love; My Kisses Brought Death!; Prescription for Happiness; The Right Man for Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mort Lawrence, Harry Anderson, CF Miller, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). In a story that's a real document of its times, factory worker and war widow Ruth is reluctant to tell her new love Greg about the baby from her marriage, in case he is scandalized. Ginny tries to convince returned soldier Fred that she's no longer the child he once knew. Compulsive liar Joyce finds both her job and her relationship with Van threatened by her problem. My Hidden Past; The Boy Next Door; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Little White Lies. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Harry Anderson, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Naive Ellen has to grow up fast when she's romantically torn between Howie and his brother Bruce. Party girl Tess seeks advice from "Ray Mann" in convincing Andy that she's ready to settle down. Betty has a fear of giving birth after her sister's death, but new husband Stanley wants a family. A Tease; First Date; Prescription for Happiness; Afraid To Be a Wife. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.