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Lovers (1949 Atlas) comic books 1955 or before

  • Issue #25
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 25
    Published 1949 by Marvel.

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Pete Tumlinson, Hy Rosen and unknown. True-to-life stories! In this issue: "The Wedding I Faced with Fear!" with pencils by Pete Tumlinson; "My Room-Mate's Romances!" with pencils by Hy Rosen; "I Lived in the Shadow of Loneliness!"; and 2-page text story "Love Is Just Around the Corner"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #26
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 26
    Published 1949 by Marvel.
    • Water damage.

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Russ Heath, Pete Riss, Lin Streeter and unknown. True-to-life stories! In this issue: "I Gave My Kisses to the Wrong Man!" with pencils by Gene Colan; "I Loved and Lost!" with art by Russ Heath; "Did I Have the Right to Be Jealous?"; "The Night My Heart Was Broken!"; "I Was Too Smart to Love!" with pencils by Pete Riss; untitled My Most Disappointing Date 1-pager with art by Lin Streeter; and 2-page text story "My Love Is News"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #29
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 29
    Published 1950 by Marvel.

    Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, George Klein, Pete Tumlinson, Christopher Rule and unknown. True-to-life stories! In this issue: "I Was a Prisoner of Love!" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Christopher Rule; "No Love for a Fat Girl"; 2-page text story "I Loved a Memory"; from the strange turmoil in a woman's heart comes the question..."Can I Forget You?" with splash panel art by George Klein; and a tender, touching romance in "The Years Between!" with art by Pete Tumlinson. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #30
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 30
    Published Nov 1950 by Marvel.
    • 2.5" Spine split from bottom with lateral spine tearing. Cover detached. Severe water damage with staple rust/migration.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Powell, Joe Kubert and unknown. "I Was a Fugitive from Love" with art by Bob Powell - Pat and Greg are engaged, but Pat's sister Pauline says Greg has 'been turned down by every girl in town!" (including Pauline) When Greg refuses to "explain" his past, Pat breaks their engagement and leaves town, moving in with college friend Ellen and getting a job as a stenographer. Pat goes home to give Greg another chance, but Pauline tricks her into thinking she's Gregs new sweetheart. Ellen throws a party and invites Greg, who explains Pauline's deception, and he and Pat are reconciled. "Cinderella Can Also Cry" - Donna grew up poor, but her family suddenly inherited a fortune. She falls in love with wealthy Roger, only to learn his father's bank is about to go broke and they're counting on Donna's money to save it. Donna leaves town for an "inexpensive resort," where she hides her economic status. Donna falls in love with Milt, but mistakenly thinks he's also a fortune hunter. Milt explains that he's rich, and hid his wealth to discourage women gold-diggers. Since they're financially compatible, Donna and Milt can wed. "Blind Love" with pencils by Joe Kubert - Newspaper columnist Joyce pities her childhood friend Dora, now movie star Dorine, because "she had lost any knowledge or feeling of romance in the false tinsel of her life!" To spite Joyce and also get good publicity for her movies, Dorine vows to make blind war hero Ronald fall in love with her. Joyce refuses to be part of the scheme, because she loves Ronald herself -- and he reciprocates her affections. Plus: 2-page text story "My Jealous Heart"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #35
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 35
    Published Sep 1951 by Marvel.

    Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Becker, Frank Sieminsky, Nina Albright and unknown. True tales of real life lovers! In this issue: The path of true love is seldom smooth! But I, Mary Kent, learned to my heart's regret that one mistake in romance can lead to a..."Scandal in Scarsdale!" Also: "Showdown at Lovers Gulch!" with art by Mike Becker; "The Vow That Was Broken!" with art by Frank Sieminsky; "Lover, Come Back!" with art by Nina Albright; and 2-page text story "Love Is No Dream"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #38
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 38
    Published Mar 1952 by Marvel.

    Cover by Al Hartley. Stories by unknown. Art by Christopher Rule, Morris Weiss and Bernie Krigstein. Why is a girl in love always the last to know? Don't miss..."The Talk of the Town" with art by Bernie Krigstein. Also in this issue: "The Last Embrace!" with art by Christopher Rule; "Worth Waiting For" with art by Morris Weiss; "Which Man Is Mine?" with art by Christopher Rule; and 2-page text story "Spanish Is a Romance Language"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $50 Lovers #38 (Atlas Comics 1952) AL HARTLEY MARVEL PRECURSOR Good 2.0

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  • Issue #39
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 39
    Published May 1952 by Marvel.
    Auction opens January 3
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0361580009

    Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Ogden Whitney, Christopher Rule and unknown. He was all she had ever wanted...but he could never be hers! Don't miss..."The Man for Mary Wilson!" with art by Jay Scott Pike. Also in this issue: "Cora" with art by Ogden Whitney; "Good-Time Gal!" with art by Christopher Rule; "The Truth Can Hurt"; and 2-page text story "Love to the Highest Bidder"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #43
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 43
    Published 1952 by Marvel.
    • Cover detached. Interior tearing. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Stories by unknown. Art by Eddie Robbins, Mike Sekowsky, George Klein, Ben Brown, David Gantz and unknown. A romance you'll never forget..."I've Always Loved You" with art by Eddie Robbins. Also in this issue: "My Sister...My Enemy!" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "Flashback" with art by George Klein; "A Woman's Prerogative" with art by Ben Brown and David Gantz; and 2-page text story "The House that Love Built," reprinted from Venus (1948 Marvel) #6. Plus: 1-page public service announcement "Prayer Works Wonders" with art by Frank Frazetta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #44
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 44
    Published 1952 by Marvel.
    • 1.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached.

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino. Stories by unknown. Art by Al Wenzel, Sam Citron, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. The most thrilling romance ever told..."And So They Were Married!" Also in this issue: "No Escape" with pencils by Al Wenzel; "No Chance for Lois" with pencils by Sam Citron; "He Needs Me!" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; and 2-page text story "Alaskan Love" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #46
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 46
    Published 1953 by Marvel.
    • Cover oxidation.

    Cover by Al Hartley. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Al Hartley and Morris Weiss. What chance does a girl really have to marry her..."Dream Man" with art by Al Hartley. Also in this issue: "Possessed!" by Stan Lee and Jay Scott Pike; "Can a Plain Girl Find Love?" with art by Morris Weiss; "The Return of Nelson Parker" with art by Jay Scott Pike; and 2-page text story "From C-Sharp to Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $138 LOVERS 46 VG/4.0 - Beaurtiful Al Hartley cover on Atlas!

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  • Issue #47
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 47
    Published 1953 by Marvel.
    • Mold. Cover and centerfold detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation. Staple rust with migration.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Al Hartley. Stories by unknown. Art by Alice Kirkpatrick, Jay Scott Pike, Sam Citron, Morris Weiss and unknown. In this issue: "Two Men Had Martha" with pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick; "Here Comes the Bride" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "Oh, Promise Me!" with art by Sam Citron; "This Can't Be Love" with art by Morris Weiss; and 2-page text story "The Author Takes a Wife"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #50
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 50
    Published 1953 by Marvel.
    • 3.5" Cumulative spine split with lateral spine tearing. Cover, first two wraps, and centerfold detached at one staple. Heavy interior tearing.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Stories by unknown. Art by Alice Kirkpatrick, Al Hartley, Bob Brown and unknown. The tenderest love story you've ever read..."Miss Smith Says Yes!" with pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick. Also in this issue: "Sally's Sweetheart" with pencils by Al Hartley; "The Long Wait!" with pencils by Bob Brown; "My Man"; and 2-page text story "Always a Bridesmaid"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #51
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 51
    Published 1953 by Marvel.
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Jerry Robinson. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Al Hartley, Mike Sekowsky, Jim Mooney and unknown. A boy, a girl, and an..."Affair of the Heart" with art by Jay Scott Pike. Also in this issue: "Me, Myself and I" with art by Al Hartley; "The Secret of Caroline Hale" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; "Romance in Rio" with art by Jim Mooney; and 2-page text story "Love Rode a Ferris Wheel"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #55
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 55
    Published Nov 1953 by Marvel.
    • 3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by Al Hartley. Stories by unknown. Art by Alice Kirkpatrick, Jay Scott Pike, Fred Kida and unknown. The real romance in marriage comes..."After the Honeymoon" with pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick. Also in this issue: "The Man I Love"; "Second Chance" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "Paula Loves Ken" with art by Fred Kida; and 2-page text story "I, Rebecca"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $58 LOVERS 55 GD+/2.5 - Entry level Atlas Al Hartley cover!

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  • Issue #65
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 65
    Published Jan 1955 by Marvel.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple, pencil on a few interior pages.
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    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker, Al Hartley, Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike and unknown. Here's your chance to share in the ecstasy of..."Falling in Love!" with art by Matt Baker. Plus: A tale your heart will treasure..."Here Is My Life" with pencils by Al Hartley. Also in this issue: "Too Much of a Good Thing!" with art by Vince Colletta; "Man with a Line!" with pencils by Jay Scott Pike; and 2-page text story "Deep in My Heart"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #69
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 69
    Published 1955 by Marvel.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Fred Kida, Doug Wildey and Vince Colletta. "The Man for Me!" with art by Jay Scott Pike - As a receptionist at a local health club, Linda sees many athletes and actors and even dates many of them. But she finds herself attracted to the least handsome fellow at the club. The other girls tell her that she is just trying to prove that looks aren't important, but is really seeing him more out of sympathy than love. "The Moon and You" with art by Fred Kida - Martha and her cousin Doris had been brought up together after Doris' parents died when she was three. Doris was back from New York where she worked as a model in cosmetic ads. She gives Martha advice on falling for a rich man like the author she just met instead of the illustrator she had been seeing previously. Martha thinks she's found real love with the author until she goes for a walk and sees him kissing Doris. "Here in His Arms" with art by Doug Wildey - Jerry and Pam met in their junior year at Claymore and fell in love. But Pam's father breaks the news that his business reverses have been severe and he won't be able to meet her expenses for her last year. Pam decides to apply for a scholarship and has three weeks to prepare for the exams. She isn't worried about the snobs, but had doubts about Jerry's reaction to the news. "...But Will He Propose?" with art by Vince Colletta - Mary was a waitress in a college town. She never had a dateless evening, but never felt love for any of the guys she went out with. Her roommate warns her that the boys there aren't serious about a working girl and will only marry college girls. When Mary meets Ned, she thinks he is different, but he seems reluctant to have her meet his parents. Plus: 2-page text story "Ranch Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #70
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 70
    Published 1955 by Marvel.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Al Hartley, Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta and John Tartaglione. The most romantic story you've ever read..."Forever After" with art by Al Hartley. Also in this issue: "I Love You Truly" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "Au Revoir, Darling!" with art by Vince Colletta; "Summer Romance!" with art by John Tartaglione; and 2-page text story "I Found My Love" with art by Jay Scott Pike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #73
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 73
    Published 1955 by Marvel.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by John Tartaglione, Jay Scott Pike, Matt Baker, Al Hartley, Vince Colletta and unknown. As he held her in his arms, she prayed he'd be..."The Man I'll Marry" with pencils by John Tartaglione. Plus: Don't miss her..."School Girl Crush" with pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Also in this issue: "Too Loyal for Love!" with art by Matt Baker; "Nothing to Wear" with pencils by Al Hartley; "No Other Love!" with art by Vince Colletta; and 2-page text story "The End of the Dream"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #74
    Lovers (1949 Atlas) 74
    Published 1955 by Marvel.

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Werner Roth, Al Hartley, Tom Sawyer and unknown. In this issue: "The Boy in Blue Jeans" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "One-Man Girl!" with art by Werner Roth; "The Kiss We Stole!" with pencils by Al Hartley; "Nancy's Answer!" with art by Jay Scott Pike; "I'll See You Around!" with art by Tom Sawyer; and 2-page text story "Proposal"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.