Young Love (1949-1957) comic books 1955-1957

Isn't this a simply charming cover!

Cover by Mort Meskin. Art by Bill Draut, Jo Albistur and Carl Pfeuffer. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #65 on cover; Vol. 6, issue #11 in indicia. June breaks off her engagement with enlisted Phil, but he's not ready to let her go so easy. Neglected Bobbie grows up to be a party girl, but that's no way to find lasting love. Beth gets in over her head when she pretends to be a worldly woman. Who Keeps the Faith; Career Girl; The Wild One; Foolishly Wise; In Fashion; Get Out of Town. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mort Meskin. Art by Bill Draut, Bob McCarty and John Prentice. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #66 on cover; Vol. 6, issue #12 in indicia. Martha sees a cruel chance to get Bob back after his wife dies. Nurse Jane Foster (no relation to the Marvel character) is torn between doctor Richard and pilot Steve Martin. Karen is keeping her first marriage secret from her fiance, but then her ex-husband shows up. Just for Spite!; Remember Me?; How About a Date?; A Big Mistake; Till the End of Time; Dream Girl; Smile and Tell; Past Mistakes!; The Proposal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Mort Meskin. Art by Mort Meskin and others. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #67 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #1 in indicia. Ginny is happy to marry Bill, but friend Hilda sees trouble ahead. Madge fears losing Don when his ex Rita returns to town. Jo struggles to cope when her husband faces heart surgery. Hazardous Honeymoon; Wanda Wright Says; Change of Heart; One Summer Song; Parents and Dating; The Desperate Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mort Meskin. Art by Mort Meskin, Bob McCarty, Harry Lazarus and Marvin Stein. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #68 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #2 in indicia. Kate feels like an old maid at 22 because all her friends are married, and her nagging parents aren't helping matters. Steve's beautiful letters to Laura make her doubt her love for Phil. Square Ben is torn between stable Anne and exciting co-worker Ruth. No One to Marry; Make-Up; Change of Heart; The Language of Love; Echo of a Dream; Birthday Surprise; Mad About The Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Bob McCarty and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #69 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #3 in indicia. Neglected by her own family, Pam obsesses over the families of the men she dates. In the remote wilds, Jeff struggles to prove he's tough enough for bush pilot Lisa and her father, a mining foreman. Forest ranger Steve falls for redheaded speed demon Linda after busting her for speeding in a national park. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. How's the Family?; Love's Long View; Bright Boy!; The Lady in the Jaguar; A Letter; The Girls Next Door. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #70 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #4 in indicia. Doris loves co-worker Alex, but he has a secret that will keep them apart. Hildy finds that Andy doesn't meet her unrealistic expectations. Sailor Frankie exaggerates his wooing of Laurie when he talks to his buddies. Too Late For Love!; Gilded Cage; Big Disappointment; A Week In Frisco; Janies Wish; Lovely Little Copycat! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Ann Brewster, Ted Galindo, Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #71 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #5 in indicia. Jen demands that Dave marry her after she adopts orphaned Billy. A bearded pro wrestler sweeps a girl off her feet, literally. A woman doesn't trust her fiance's business sense. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Love me or Leave Me; Guessing Game; Easy Way Out; Love That Money!; Romance Rival; Birthday Present. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #72 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #6 in indicia. Billie hates her ex Joey, but she still loves his jazz trumpet. A family feud is exacerbated by the romance between two young people. Mary's family disapproves of her romance with door-to-door encyclopedia salesman Norman. And My Heart Came Tumbling Down!; Fatten Up; Love and War!; Cinderella Story; Scoop for Love; I Dream of Jeannie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #73 on cover; Vol. 8, issue #1 in indicia. Laura cheats a friend to win a talent agent's business and love, but somebody knows the truth. Kathy struggles to understand that disabled vet Andy doesn't want special treatment, in a story ahead of its time. Football hero Jim wants to marry Nan, but can't accept the choice between family and the game. Final issue of the series; followed by Young Love (1960/03-05) Vol. 3, #5 four years later. Torch Song!; Glasses; Soldiers Homecoming; Bust Up!; The Troublemaker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.