Youthful Romances (1949 Pix-Parade) comic books
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Published Sep 1948 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover art by Walter Johnson. "My True Love," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Walter Johnson; Secretary Brenda spends her savings on a vacation at a fashionable resort in Maine; She dates Bill, but later becomes infatuated with wealthy artist Paul. "The Loves of Harriet," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Charles "Pop" Payne; Hairdresser Harriet fantasizes about romances with the husbands and boyfriends of her customers; When shes selected "Miss Subway," shes suddenly confronted by numerous suitors, but picks the young man who chose her for the ad campaign. "Heatbreak for Judy" text story. "I Thought Beauty Was Everything," script by Mary Lou Apter, art by Cy Heusing; Faith marries John and they move to his heavily-mortgaged family plantation, "Roselands"; Faith grows roses and earns enough to pay off the mortgage; However, Johns ex-girlfriend Diane returns and makes a play for him. "And They Lived Happily Ever After," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Charles Payne; College student Sue loses her boyfriend Tom to the vain and flirtatious Jean; Tom wins the class presidency thanks to Sues campaign efforts on his behalf, but Jean takes the credit. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1948 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover art by Walter Johnson. "You Can't Run Away From Love," art by Walter Johnson; Cathy runs away from her cruel aunt and gets a job as a chorus girl in Nicks nightclub; She becomes his girlfriend but learns hes actually a blackmailing gangster; She decides to leave him, but hes shot to death in her presence. "Afraid to Love," art by Charles Payne; Laura refuses to marry Terry because hes a professional race car driver and her father--also a race driver--was killed 10 years before in a race; She gets a job in a department store and dates her stuffy boss Dave; However, when she sees Terry crash during a race, she realises she loves him, not Dave. "Gordon MacRae" article. "Love Is Not for Sale," art by Walter Johnson; Ann loves Tom, an architect in the firm where she works, but wants to snag a rich husband; She dates wealthy Randy, who asks her to give him some documents that will allow his company to out-bid hers; However, when Randy gets the papers he dumps Ann and she reconciles with Tom. "I Gave My Heart," art by Charles Payne; While Carols fiancé Neal is out of the country on a long business trip, she crashes her car and winds up with a badly scarred face; She writes and tells Neal what happened. Carol doesnt get a reply and when Neal returns, she goes to confront him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1949 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover art by Walter Johnson. "College Prom," art by Walter Johnson; Tex Beneke and his band arrive to play at the Colton College prom; Fran twists her ankle when she meets Tex and her boyfriend Don becomes jealous when he sees Tex with his arm around her; Fran and Don argue. Texs drummer has appendicitis and Don is enlisted to fill in. "Operation Jealousy," art by Charles Payne; Naval Academy midshipman Jim introduces his roommate Rod to Laura, but when Rod and Laura fall in love, Jim becomes angry; On sea maneuvers, Jim causes a collision and is put in the brig when they return to port; After Rod prevents Jim from running away, Rod refuses to snitch on his friend and is dismissed from the Academy. "Bill Lawrence" Star of the Month article. "Love Pirate," art by Walter Johnson; Lauras steady boyfriend Tom asks newcomer Sandra to the "Xmas Dance" so Laura attends with longtime suitor Larry instead; Suspecting Sandra is only interested in money and social position, Laura convinces her that Larry is a better catch and Sandra dumps Tom. "Plain Jane," art by John Sink; Jane wins a Hollywood contract in a beauty contest and sees it as her ticket out of her life of small-town drudgery; Her boyfriend George urges her to stay but she refuses; Once in Hollywood, Jane learns the "contract" was a hoax. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1949 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover art by Walter Johnson. "Miss Stardust," art by Walter Johnson; Star, assistant to "Saturday Night Hit Parade" producer Al Pearce, is upset when her press agent boyfriend Tim flirts with aspiring singer Laura; Al and singer Bill Harrington give Star a makeover and promote her as a singing star to make Tim jealous; Tim gives Bill and Star incorrect directions to a private party where they are booked to perform, but proves he loves Star when she is in danger of drowning as a result. "Second Fiddle," pencils by Walter Johnson; Star college football player Dick dumps Babs for "campus coquette" Connie; After his shoulder is injured in an auto accident, Dick is off the team and Connie drops him. "Sammy Kaye" Star of the Month article. "Model Perfect," pencils by Walter Johnson; Model agency owner Harry Conover "discovers" Carol working in a store and hires her as a model; She begins to date middle-aged actor Darryl, unaware hes using her to restart his waning career; Carol breaks up with her fiancé Fred as a result, and he goes to Conover for help. "One-Sided Love," art by Walter Johnson; Tommy loves Karen but he tells her "marriage is not for me," and hints at something in his past; Karen later overhears Tommy being pressured into helping rob her fathers bank, where Tommy now works, and discovers Tommy is an ex-convict. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Apr 1950 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Walter Johnson and others. Tales of teen love and heartbreak. Judy plans to marry boxer Jock, until she learns that he plans to throw a fight for money. Walt loves redheaded Anne, but a figure from the past threatens to ruin everything. Wannabe Hollywood starlet "Star Dust" loves stuntman Tim - but his latest publicity stunt could get her arrested or even killed. Count Love Out!; Ghost from the Past; Youthful Romance of the Month: Kathryn Grayson and Johnnie Johnston; Two Loves for Star Dust!; A Lesson in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Feb 1951 by Pix-Parade.
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Tales of teen love and heartbreak. Beth suspects that her man is in love with Ruth. A woman dates a man she works with, despite her better judgment. A story with the saucy title "Back Seat for Romance." Plus vintage advice for girls who are about to start dating for the first time. Tortured Heart; Back Seat for Romance; Date Bait; Danger... Love at Work; Love Is for Keeps. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published May 1951 by Pix-Parade.$215.00
View scansCover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Walter Johnson, Keats Petree, Bob Mack and Bill Molno. Tales of teen love and heartbreak. Ellen, a nurse stationed on a military base in the Middle East, is torn between soldiers Craig and Hank, and the situation doesn't get any less complicated after Hank goes MIA in the desert. Singer "Star" and TV host Tony fall in love while working together, but he upstages her during her act by making fun of her, and that's a deal-breaker. Bank teller Elsa falls for gambler Karl, but doesn't sense trouble until after she's embezzled the money for their wedding rings. Plus vintage advice for girls about redecorating on the cheap. Till the End of Time; A Stooge for Love; How to Glamorize Your Room for $1.98; They Wouldnt Let Me Marry!; Pay Off for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Aug 1951 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Wally Wood. Stories and art by Wally Wood, Walter Johnson and Charles Nicholas. Tales of teen love and heartbreak. Lifeguard Ted is distracted from his gal by a calculating redhead. Early art and swimsuit cover by legendary artist Wally Wood. Plus a celebrity profile of Frank Sinatra, including a photo. You Can't Fix Love; Stardust in My Eyes; The Story of "The Voice" - Frank Sinatra; Cupid Plays a Love Match; Yours to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1951 by Pix-Parade.
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Stories and art by Harry Harrison and Henry Kiefer. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. When Anne passes a Hollywood screen test, hometown beau Larry expects it's the end of their relationship, until an intervention by real-life star Tony Martin. Plus a profile and photo of Tony Martin. Wealthy Gloria falls for soldier Greg, but comes to suspect that he's a Commie spy, in story that reflects the Cold War sentiments of the era. A Lesson in Love; A Faded Summer Love; The Tony Martin Story; I Hated My Love; Love Knows No Disguise. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Jan 1952 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Harry Harrison and Bob Bache. Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Manny Stallman, Harry Harrison, Bob Bache and Henry Kiefer. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Pat's romance almost goes awry, until an intervention by real-life singing legend Mel Torme, in a surprise cameo. Plus a profile and photo of Mel Torme. If you're a Mel Torme fan, this is the comic book for you! Cindy falls in with the wrong crowd and gets involved in teen gangs, weapons smuggling, zip guns, and a shooting, in a story much like the "juvenile delinquent" films of the era. College coed Betty Jo suspects her football-player boyfriend Hack is involved in a betting ring, but the truth is more complicated, in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. Cover features a photo of Mel Torme, along with his nickname, "The Velvet Fog." Mel Torme, DRx of Love; War Can't Stop Love; Mel Torme - The Velvet Fog; I Was a Teen-Age Toughie; Captain of My Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1952 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Walter Palais, Harry Harrison, Bob Bache and Henry Kiefer. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. A simple misunderstanding threatens to tear Janice and Derek apart, until an intervention by real-life singing star Guy Mitchell. Plus a profile and photo of Guy Mitchell. Following a tragic accident, Chris thinks back on the night she ditched staid, steady Jerry and met gambler Con after sneaking into the Golden Door nightclub, in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. Tina breaks up with her boyfriend and runs away from home after accidentally discovering that she was adopted, in another story that reflects the sentiments of its era. Cover features a photo of Guy Mitchell. Guy Mitchell Told Me to Trust in Love; Spoiled Rotten!; Guy Mitchell; My Parents Secret; A Night to Remember. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1952 by Pix-Parade.
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Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, Bob Bache and Henry Kiefer. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Colleen loves her manager Ray, but he doesn't notice her, until he gets a hint from a song by real-life music legend Tony Bennett, in a surprise cameo. Plus a profile and photo of Tony Bennett. If you're a Tony Bennett fan, this is the comic for you! Government secretary Patty is torn between boss Ted and contractor Jim, until she suspects that one of them is swindling Uncle Sam. In an unconventional story, the romance between Mary and George goes awry when a mayoral candidate accuses her father of racketeering. Cover features a photo of a young Tony Bennett. Cold, Cold Heart; I was a Washington Secretary; Tony Bennett - The Golden Tone; Racketeers Daughter; Strikeout for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Aug 1952 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Bob Baer. Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Redheaded Carol learns that the vain singer she works for is lip-synching, and the actual singer is the man she loves, so she seeks help from real-life singer Richard Hayes. Bobby is torn between her love of teacher Tom and her aspirations for wealth and social success. Plus a profile and photo of legendary radio comedians Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding. Cover features a photo of Richard Hayes. Voice of Love; I Choose Love; The Fantastic Bob and Ray; Fishing for Love; No Song in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Oct 1952 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Harry Harrison and Bob Bache. Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Redheaded Doris is the catalyst for conflict between temperamental pianist Eric and drummer Ben, until they get help from real-life singer Don Cornell. This story features early art by Doug Wildey. A profile of Hollywood legend Doris Day, including a photograph, from early in her career. Joyce falls for Bill, the boxer her father is managing, but her ambition causes him to take a fight he's not ready for. Cover features a photo of Don Cornell. ("Bobby Soxers Acclaim Him 'The Greatest'.") Don Cornell: Adventure in Love!; K.O. for Romance; The Real Doris Day; Happiness Is a Guy Named Joe; The Modeling Racket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Jan 1953 by Pix-Parade.
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Stories and art by Harry Harrison, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. This was the first issue published by Ribage; sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #1. Kathy is torn between her singing career and her love for hometown boyfriend Tom, until they get help from real-life bandleader and comedy legend Spike Jones. When a love triangle develops under the big top between trapeze artists Jim and Lisa and tiger-trainer Zara, death by tiger is the result! British war orphan Elizabeth loves American test pilot Tom, but her fears for his safety drive them apart. Cover features a photo of comedy legend Spike Jones, an unlikely matchmaker. Love Me, Love My Job!; Love Tames the Tiger; Second Chance!; Love Flight; Hearts Afloat!! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Mar 1953 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Harry Harrison. Stories and art by Ira Zweifach, Richard Kahn, Rhett Rutledge, Ashley Calhoun, Jesse Merlan, Bob Cohen, Cerrone, John Forte, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #2. Johnny and Barbara find that career conflicts with love, until they get help from real-life singer and stage star Tony Bavaar. Two strangers meet by chance on a train, but can love survive what awaits at the next station stop? Spoiled heiress Fran goes West and meets her unlikely match in Bronco Trent. Plus a profile of Hollywood heartthrob William Lundigan. Cover features a photo of Tony Bavaar. Come Back, My Love; Dangerous Romance!!!; Could This Be Love?; Love Flight; William Lundigan; Go West for Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published May 1953 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by William Zeller. Stories and art by Ira Zweifach, Martin Smith, Richard Akin, Beresford King, Jesse Merlan, Bob Cohen, Alvin Hollingsworth, Walter Palais and Tony Tallarico. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #3. Real-life American trombonist and bandleader Buddy Morrow saves a young woman from drowning and helps her patch things up with her boyfriend. Lily is the new girl in school, and her shameless flirting creates a trail of broken hearts, hurt feelings and even a suicide attempt, in an apparent cautionary tale against flirting. Helen falls in love with both John and the house he's building, but when she sees him with another woman, she literally sets the place on fire. Plus a profile of Hollywood legends Marge and Gower Champion. Cover features a photo of Buddy Morrow. One-Sided Love; Strictly Business!; Heartless Flirt!!; Marge and Gower Champion; House of Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Jul 1953 by Pix-Parade.
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Cover by Ray McClelland. Stories and art by Ira Zweifach, Martin Smith, Paul S. Newman, Jesse Merlan, Bob Correa, Charles Tomsey, Saul Rosen and Howard Alexander. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #4. The search for a mystery singer becomes a musical Cinderella story, with help from real-life singer Bob Eberly. A dancer loves Anton, the ballet master, but her love and her starring role are both threatened by the arrival of Annette. Racer Jack and his grease-monkey Betty secretly love each other, but before they can get into first gear, wealthy Lil throws a spanner into the works. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Fernando Lamas. Also featuring a vintage ad for a Tom Corbett, Space Ranger "Invisible Helmet." Cover features a photo of Bob Eberly. Find That Girl; Dance on My Heart; Love: The Avenger; Love Flight; Fernando Lamas, Argentina's Gift to Hollywood; Speedy Romance. Series continues as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.