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Top Love Stories (1951) comic books 1953-1955

  • Issue #13
    Top Love Stories (1951) 13
    Published 1953 by Star.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #2061021002

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Feeling neglected by her doctor fiance, Miss Bedford allows herself to be tempted by another man. Redheaded Jackie wants to marry handsome Bob, but not if his overbearing mother has anything to say about it. I Was Tempted; Glamour Cues; His Conflicting Love; My Right to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Top Love Stories (1951) 14
    Published 1953 by Star.
    • 1/5" Spine split from bottom. Lateral spine tears.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 3" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Pete Morisi. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jenny loves Larry, but jealous Lance plots to drive them apart with help from blonde femme fatale Guilda. Redheaded ex-convict Sally is innocent, but as far as her town is concerned, she's guilty. Perry and Janet find their incipient romance scuttled when they become involved in a scandal and the whole town hears about it. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on posture for readers. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Gambled With Love; Charm Tips: Don't Be a Slouch; I Was Branded; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Top Love Stories (1951) 18
    Published 1953 by Star.

    L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Love of My Life" art by Jay Disbrow; "Man of My Dreams.."; and "Two in Love.." retitled and reprinted from "My Traitorous Heart" in My Great Love (1949) #1. "Heart's Desire" and "For Girls Only! I Want a New Face" text articles reprinted from My Secret Story (1949) #26. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #19
    Top Love Stories (1951) 19
    • 1 1/2" cumulative spine split With splitting to interior wraps. Lateral spine tears. Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Final issue. L.B. Cole cover. All stories reprinted from Popular Teen-Agers (1950) #12. In order of appearance: "Portrait of Love" art by Jay Disbrow; "My Summer Romance"; "He Didn't Want Me"; and "Love's False Dream" originally retitled and reprinted from "Only a Pick-Up!" in My Past (1949 Confessions) #8. "My Hungry Heart" text story originally retitled and reprinted from "Love was My Bodyguard" in My Love Life (1949) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.