True Brides Experiences (1954) comic books 1954-1956

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Numbering continues from Teen-Age Brides (1953) #7. Country housewife Ginny regrets not marrying her first love, wealthy Ed. Connie breaks up with nerdy Horace in search of a "real man," until she learns just how much of a real man Horace is. Ray and Mona want to marry, but her father's new assignment in Germany may cancel all of that. I Married a Farmer; Romantic Antics; My Love Scene; Strange Romantic Customs; Love Takes a Holiday; My Most Romantic Moment; Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow; Wait for Love; My Love Was Doomed! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. A small-town girl struggles to admit that she loves a man who's engaged to another woman. A teacher finds love with a stranger on a cruise, but she's not sure she can trust him. A woman relocates to escape her sullied reputation, only to find the past catching up with her. A Rival on My Honeymoon!; Romantic Stranger; I Was Ashamed of My Parents; Strange Romantic Customs; My Superstitious Heart; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Jack Sparling and Lee Elias. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Ruby is torn between Dirk and Ted, until Ted is lost at sea; her marriage to Dirk is called into question when Ted returns. Smitten Joan follows dance teacher Pedro to Central America, but he's not a one-woman man. Starstruck Jean dumps boyfriend Tom when visiting movie star Dexter gives her a tumble, but she should know how that story goes. Cover (possibly by Al Avison) suggests the classic joke about an affair with the milkman. Moonlight Madness; Tomorrow Is For Tears!; Desperate Decision; Keep It Gay; Midnight Kisses; Know Your Man!; My Fallen Star. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell Studio and Lee Elias. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Reporter Martha has a love-hate relationship with her handsome editor Lee, until a circus fire makes them see what's really important. Redheaded Diane never got over her orphaned childhood, and is desperate to marry. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. First issue to feature the Comics Code seal on the cover. Deadline For Love!; Forbidden Romance; She I Found Love on a Bus; I Was Nobody's Baby; My Ticket to Romance! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and Howard Nostrand. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Model Bobbie is in agony when she has to assume romantic poses with Monty, whom she secretly loves. Advice columnist Doris Bigelow counsels a teen girl who is in love with a 21-year-old man. A woman wonders if she can love again after a tragedy. I Was a Stand-In for Love; Two Sides to Every Romance; Make-Believe Love; Should I Follow My Heart?; My Chance for Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. New girl Beth learns a lesson when she flirts with bad boy Mike after he tries to pick her up. Beryl can't stand her fiance Dan's dangerous job on a fishing boat, and forces him to choose between her and his life at sea. Nurse May faces a moral dilemma when she must care for the woman who stole John from her. Straight from My Heart; I Flirted with Trouble; Nightmare of Love; Letters of Love; My Tortured Heart; A Lesson from the Past; What Do Boys Think of Girls?; How to Use Make-Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. After marrying too young, a woman is tempted by a wealthy man while her husband is busy working. When Helen falls in love with her best friend Alice's sweetheart, there seems no way for the three of them to avoid a scandal. Susan defies her father's wishes and society's judgment to be in Matt's arms. Romantic Interlude; Spotlight of Love; Too Lovely for Love!; Lipstick Lore, Handsome Hands and Your Crowning Glory; Forbidden to Love!; No Longer Alone; Kiss of Thunder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Bored western gal Lydia takes up with the first guy who comes along, and finds herself in a touchy situation. Student nurse Joyce faces a choice when she falls in love, as fraternization with handsome doctors is not allowed. Roxy wants to move up in the world, so she uses her beauty as a tool. Classic nursesploitation cover by Al Avison. Happiness Road; My Plan For Love; Student Nurse; Colors Are So Revealing; Call Me Cruel; Tomorrow's Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, George Seifringer, Martin Epp, Bill Draut, Warren Kremer, Lee Elias and Al Avison. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Cynthia's worst fears about her new husband Bill and his co-worker Marion are apparently justified. New bride Peg is shocked that hubby Hank seems to have more in common with her best friend, Diane. Redheaded Lucy marries Frank while she's still a teenager, but both he and her mother suspect she may have rushed into things. Wife In Name Only; Here Comes The Bride!; Mockery of Marriage; Wrong Kind of Guy; I Was a Child Bride. Final issue under this title; series continues as True Bride to Be Romances (1956) #17. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.