Popular Romance (1949) comic books
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Issue #7
Published 1950 by Better Comics.$18.50
View scan- 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Staple rust.
Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Marry Me!"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant" advice page; "The Man I Spurned"; "I Danced Through Life"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant" letters page; "My Heart Was a Stranger" art by Al Carreno; and "Romance the World Over". Comic advertisement for Playking Athletic Belt. "Let's Walk: Beth Would Rather Be Dateless Than Go to the Prom With the Wrong Man!" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #16
Published Dec 1951 by Better Comics.$25.00
View scan- Water damage.
Photo cover. "Design for Love," art by John Celardo; Joyce is a secretary for an American firm in Paris; Shes courted by fellow worker Dave, but falls for handsome local man Pierre; Joyce discovers Pierre loves someone else and only wants to marry her so he can get to the USA. Makeup tips to make your neck appear lovely. "D as in Darling" text story by Margaret Isbel. "I Followed My Heart," art by Nina Albright; Stella is engaged to her childhood sweetheart Doug, but is having doubts because hes not demonstrative with his love; Shes tempted by handsome and wealthy playboy Kev. "Hallowe'en High Jinks," art by Paul Robinson; How to plan a successful Halloween party for young people. "My Empty Arms," art by Nina Albright; Sally thinks she is "plain, homely" and is surprised when her ham radio friend Bob visits and treats her well; They attend a "Radio Club" dance but Sally thinks the other guests are patronizing her and leaves. "Office Wise," art by John Celardo; How to get a job in an office and keep it. "Love Problems," art by Nick Cardy; Although she's merely a shop clerk, Donna pretends to be wealthy but this causes her to lose her boyfriend Randy, who thinks he can't afford to date her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #23
Published Apr 1953 by Better Comics.$23.00
Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Free My Heart!" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Too Proud to Kiss" art by Art Saaf; Little Carbon Copy"; "Chapeau Chatter"; "Just Between Us... by Brenda Brant: With His Compliments! Double-Date Do's and Don'ts, How to Say Good-Night, Write to Servicemen" advice page; "Pursuit of Love"; and "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Can't Fall in Love, No Fun for the Bride, Wants to Look Thin" letters page. "Super-Market Romance: Russel and Jerry Found Love's Young Dream at a Check-Out Counter!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #25
Published Sep 1953 by Better Comics.$22.00
Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Need You" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Keep 'Mr. Happy"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: Picnic Daze, Fish Fry, The Important Little Things, Work for All" advice page; "Love Must Be Natural"; "Plan a Future Perfect"; "Good-Bye... For Awhile"; "Let's Talk It Over, with Brenda Brant" letters page; "My Trusting Heart"; and "Collect Yourself". "I Wanted to Be an Artist!" comic advertisement from Art Instruction Inc. "Legacy of Love: There's Always a Way to Learn Whether a Girl Marries for Money" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell, illustrations by Ralph Mayo. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #26
Published 1953 by Better Comics.$34.00
Photo cover. In order of appearance: "The Bride Wore Tears!"; "It's in the Stars"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: New Horizons, You Are Not Alone, First Job Tips" advice page; "Marriage Problems"; "Guilty Heart" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Figures Can Lie!"; "My Love Came Back" art by Mike Roy; and "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant" letters page. "The Way of All Hearts: Mother Usually Knows Best and Sometimes She Is Able to Prove It!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
