Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) comic books 1947-1949

First Romance Comic. Cover art by Jack Kirby. "I Was a Pick-up!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; After her mother runs away, Toni is raised by her strict grandmother; Accepting a ride from Bob, Toni goes with him to a roadhouse; During a police raid, Bob ditches Toni but shes rescued by club owner Stan. "The Farmer´s Wife"; Nurse Nancy treats Bill in a veterans hospital and they become friends, even though hes 15 years older than she; They date and become engaged, but she wont marry him unless he gives up his dream of being a farmer and takes a job with the Department of Agriculture instead. "Misguided Heart," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Factory worker June has a crush on Karl, snobbish son of the factory owner; After Karls father sends him to work in the plant, Karl begins to date June, to the consternation of worker Sherman, who loves her. "Diary of a Doubtful Damsel" text story. "The Plight of the Suspicious Bridegroom," art by Bill Draut; A sinister apartment building elevator operator tells his passenger about his hobby of breaking up engagements by planting seeds of suspicion and jealousy in each future grooms mind; He doesnt realize that his passenger is Frank, his latest "victim," and gets a punch in the nose for his trouble. "Summer Song"; Jenny lives in a resort town and envies the life of the wealthy summer residents, feeling local suitor Chuck is too ordinary, crude and low-class for her; Jenny meets rich tourist Rick, who agrees to meet her at the Yacht Club dance, even though hes engaged to Pamela. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. Featuring: "Boy Crazy"; "My Broken Heart"; "Dangerous Romance"; "The Poorest Girl in the World"; and "Her Tragic Love"! Plus: 2-page text story "15:30 A.M."! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Marriage Contract," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; High school student Kitty and her working-class family live in a slum area; She is attracted to lawyer Eddie, but her father makes a deal with Mike: if Kitty marries Mike, hell pay them a weekly allowance to raise their standard of living. "Campus Outcast," art by Bill Draut; Department store clerk Pat envies the local college students, especially athlete Stan; Pat attends the prom with her would-be boyfriend Joe (attending college on the G.I. Bill), but uses the opportunity to meet Stan. "His Best Friend's Sweetheart!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Ruth and Jim get engaged before he leaves for service in the war; Jims friend Ted keeps Ruth company, but she suspects he wants to be more than a friend; When Jim comes home, Ted gives him a job as a salesman, which keeps Jim away from Ruth. "A Nice Point of Law" text story. "Love or a Career?", art by Jerry Robinson and Mort Meskin; Anne becomes the writer for radio commentator Eric, but rejects his romantic advances; Eric gets engaged to socialite Barbara; Annes work suffers and Barbara dumps Eric because its obvious he loves Anne. "Man-Hater!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Female athlete Bobbie says "no man will ever tame me!" and vows to become an architect "as good as any man!"; During summer vacation she meets Larry, who says he loves her; Bobbie will "never submit to becoming a disheveled drudge and humble wife as long as Ive a chance for a profession that will bring me respect and dignity!" 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by Jack Oleck & Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Jerry Robinson?, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "Fraulein Sweetheart.."; "Blind Date!"; "Guilty!"; "I Love You, Frank Gerard"; and "Her Rival!" Plus: 2-page text story "You´re so Subtle, Baby"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. "I Fell In Love With My Star Pupil!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Mary graduates from college and takes a teaching job in the rural town of Pinesville; She tutors farmer Jim, which provokes a "whispering campaign" by jealous Peggy; Jim proposes to Mary but she turns him down. "Substitute Sweetheart," art by Bill Draut; Connie agrees to escort newcomer Bruce to a skating party so he can meet Phyllis, the most popular girl in their high school; Phyllis uses Bruce to promote her candidacy for school president, but discards him when his usefulness is over. "Shame," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Secretary Joyce becomes engaged to her boss David; She claims her family is also high society, but in truth her mother is a scrub woman who scrimps to buy Joyce nice clothes; When Joyces mother is injured, David takes her to a hospital and Joyce thinks he wont care for her any more. "The Bachelor and the Baby-Sitter" text story. "Jealousy!", pencils by Jerry Robinson; Department store clerk Cathy doesnt want her fellow worker Jane to meet her boyfriend Bill, fearing Jane will steal him away; Jane and Bill become friends; after Cathy sees them together, she frames Jane for stealing at work; Then she learns Jane and Bill were just preparing a surprise birthday party for her. "Gold Digger," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Rusty refuses to date anyone unless they spend money on her, so the local men convince newcomer Gil to pretend to be wealthy and go out with her and teach her a lesson; She accepts his invitation, only to discover hes taking her to a barn dance. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Jerry Robinson, Joe Simon, Mort Meskin and unknown. Featuring: "Disgrace"; "Friend of the Family"; "The Love That Might Have Been.."; "The Inferior Male"; and "Gossip!" Plus: 2-page text story "Bachelor Girl"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#7 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 1 in indicia. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Lee Elias?, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and unknown. She thought he was Fred! War brides have never seen their men out of uniform, and it's been so long since she's seen Fred. So who was this man? Just the one who fell in love with her snapshot! Fred showed it to him when they were buddies in France. And now...she must brace herself for what he's going to tell her about Fred in..."War Bride"! Also featuring: "I'll Get Him Back!"; "Mother Said No"; "I Stole for Love"; and "Love on the Rebound!" Plus: 2-page text story "Troubles of a Troubadour"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#8 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. Tommy wonders what makes Sue so different from the rest of the crowd. Why does everyone call her 'wallflower'? She's not the most popular girl in town, yet he keeps dating her. Is it because of..."Love or Pity?" Also featuring: "Fortune Hunter"; "My Sister´s Big Beau"; "To Love Again"; and "Love Can Strike so Suddenly!" Plus: 2-page text story "A Lesson in Strategy"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#9 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 3 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon and unknown. Jane can't marry Larry -- she's the breadwinner in their family! If she leaves them, how will mother and Barbara live? But can they really expect Jane to give him up? They love each other, and have their own future to consider! Yes, she's the sole support of her family, but this was her..."Last Chance for Love"! Also featuring: "Was Love to Be My Sacrifice!"; "The Lie I Lived"; and "The Easy Life"! Plus: 2-page text story "They Both Got There"! And: "Good Manners" letters page! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#10 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 4 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Jack Kirby, Al Eadeh, Joe Simon, John Belfi and unknown. Joanie's parents are pressuring Don like they have all the others! She thinks he'll never date her again -- and Don is the one man she could really care for! Don't miss..."Husband Hunter!" Also featuring: "This Man I Loved Was a Mama´s Boy!"; "Shadows"; "Unwanted"; "Heart´s Desire!"; and the 1-page story "Hip! Hip! Away!" Plus: 2-page text story "Dr. Biggers Prescription"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#11 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 5 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Leonard Starr, Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Lee Elias?, Joe Simon and unknown. April has got to keep on singing -- she mustn't let the gang see what losing Bill's love is doing to her! Featuring: "Big City Girl!" Plus: "The Town and Toni Benson!"; "The Language of Love"; "My Father´s New Wife!"; and a 3-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Also: 2-page text story "Second Chance for Love"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#12 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 6 in indicia. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon and unknown. Marge can never really love Al -- yet she wants him near her and can't let him go! But should he let her keep him on a string? Will he still be starry-eyed when she meets the man she's looking for? Don't miss..."The Man I Kept on a String!" Also featuring: "If You Want Me!"; "For Somebody Else!"; "Girl Shy"; and "Undesirable!" Plus: 2-page text story "One Romantic Adventure"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#13 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 1 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Vic Donahue, Joe Simon? and unknown. If she were his bride, she knew she would live a life of loneliness! Don't miss..."Sailor´s Girl!" Also featuring: "Daughter of Misfortune!"; "Friends -- Lovers no More!"; "Good Scout!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Other Side of the Tracks]"! Plus: 2-page text story "To a Lovely Lady"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#14 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 2 in indicia. Photo Cover by Theda and Emerson Hall of "Barbara Bates, Warner Bros. Starlet." Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Bruno Premiani?, Vic Donahue and Joe Simon. Featuring: "Runaway Bride!"; "No Prescription for Love!"; "The Man for Us!"; "The Barrier Between Us!"; and a 3-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: 2-page text story "Cruise to Romance"! Also: 1-page Good Manners Will Make You RATE with Your Date advice column! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#15 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 3 in indicia. Photo Cover of Joan Vohs by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bruno Premiani, Bill Draut, Vic Donahue, Joe Simon and unknown. The love she could not bring out in the open -- "Back Door Love!" Also featuring: "Lady, I´ll Break You!"; "Deathbed Vow!"; "Merciless!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Is it Wise to be Deceitful?]" Plus: 2-page text story "No Time for Laughter"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#16 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 4 in indicia. Photo Cover of Shirley Johns by Theda and Emerson Hall. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "Dance Hall Pickup!"; "The Wolves of the City!"; "The Girl I Left Behind!"; "Janet Loves Janet!"; and "His Engagement Ring!" Plus: Good Manners Will Make you Rate with your Date 1-pager; 1-page article "The Beauty Clinic"; and 1-page article "How to Get Over a Broken Heart!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.