Complete Love Magazine (1951-1956 Ace Magazine) comic books

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "I Sacrificed Everything"; "Her Two-Way Romance"; "Too Much to Forgive!" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1; and "Here's My Heart, C.O.D.". Illustrated text stories: "Too Busy to Be a Bride" by Lois Walker, "To Win Him Back" by Fay Bruce, and "Nothing Dismayed Dotty!" by Jean McCarthy. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "A Man to Beware Of" art by Bob Peterson, reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #44 and reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #62; "Romance Intruder"; "My Sister's Reputation"; and "The Deception He Planned". Illustrated text stories: "A Menace to her Romance" by Lola Taylor, "Too Bold For A Lady" by Hagel Forman, and "They Forgot Their Promises" by Rachel Mallory. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Target for Men's Kisses"; "Steppingstone Girl Friend"; "Yours for a While"; and "The Other Girl in His Life" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #10 and reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38b. Illustrated text stories: "Half-Remembered Fiancé" by Gloria Colby, "The Very Wife for Jim" by Mary Paige, and "Her Puzzled Heart" by Jean Higgins. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Love on Her Terms" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #35; "My Spiteful Love" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #3; "Slave to My Sister's Ambition"; and "Hobo Girl". Illustrated text stories: "Reputation-Reckless" by Ruth Ferrari; "Her Latest Fiancé" and "Wary of Girls" by Dale Henderson. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "The Girl They Condemned"; "I Wouldn't Stop Flirting"; "Ten-Minute Bride"; and "Too Perfect to Love". Illustrated text stories: "The Perfect Gentleman" by Olivia Talley, "If They'd Met Sooner" by Edna James, and "Too Bold a Lady" by Joan Pierce. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Because He Hated Me"; "Fair-Weather Love"; "Flight From Scandal"; and "I Want That Man". "For a More Glamorous You! Home Hair Treatments, What's Your Beauty Problem?" text article reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #6 and reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #4, Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #82, and "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #38. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "He Wanted to Make Me Over"; "Danger Girl"; "She Was No Angel" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; and "Love Masquerade" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #41. "For a More Glamorous You: Petal-Soft Skin..." text article reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #77, partially reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamour..." in All Romances (1949) #4, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #36, and "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #13, and partially reprinted in "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #51 and #61, and in "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #87. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Strings to His Love"; "Blackmail Bride"; "His Easy Promises"; and "Sabotaged Heart" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #40. "For a More Glamorous You: Ten Ways to Stay Beautiful, Your Impression on Men, Walk Like a Model!" text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #42, and reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #69 and as "Attractive to Men..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "His Life Belonged to Me"; "Love on a Blind Date"; "I Was That Carter Girl"; and "More Than She Bargained For". "For a More Glamorous You: Your Hands Reveal You..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #59, and reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #22 and as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #29. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Two Weeks with Love" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #76; "Out of Her Class"; "Uncertain Heart" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38; and "Behind His Proposal" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #90. "For a More Glamorous You: The Art of Being Feminine, Your Most Glamorous Self, For Lovelier Legs..." text article reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #18 and as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #79, partially reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #5 and from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #65, and partially reprinted in "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #59, "Enhance Your Appearance..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #3, and "Bring Out Your Best..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Uncertain Heart" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #36; "His Mother Came Between Us"; "Dollar-Sign Romance"; and "Defiant Love". "For a More Glamorous You: Eye Savers, Sunlight in Your Eyes, A Line a Day, Some Eye Tricks, How to Make a Boy Feel Important, Dress Up for Him..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #43 and reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 28 (1953) #1 and as "For Beauty's Sake..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Secret Fling"; "They Called Me Cheat"; "Glamour Mother"; and "Heartbreak House". "For a More Glamorous You: Eye Savers..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #43 and from "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #6, and reprinted as "For Beauty's Sake..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Come-On Girl"; "Casual Kisses" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #62; "First Prize, Love!"; and "Slave Sweetheart". "For a More Glamorous You: How to Be a Charming Companion, When You Write That Letter, You're in Love If..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #30 and reprinted as "Don't Be a One Date Girl..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #2. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "One Night to Forget"; "Too Smart for Her"; "Not Good Enough"; and "Price Tag on Love" art by Alice Kirkpatrick. "For a More Glamorous You: Posture, Poise, and Personality, How to Get That Second Date, Puzzled About Presents?" text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamor..." in All Romances (1949) #2 and from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #14, and reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #4 and as "Be Poised, Be Graceful..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Reckless Decision"; "I Loved a Woman-Hater" reprinted from Real Secrets (1950) #4; "The Fling She Wanted"; and "Secondhand Love" reprinted from Real Life Secrets (1949) #1. "For a More Glamorous You! Home Hair Treatments, What's Your Beauty Problem?" text article reprinted from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #6 and from "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #1, and reprinted as "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #82 and as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #38. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Her Threat Over Us" art by Alice Kirkpatrick; "When He Found Out..." reprinted from Real Secrets (1950) #4; "She Wolf!"; and "He Didn't Mean Forever" reprinted from Real Secrets (1950) #5. "For a More Glamorous You, Quick Tricks for Better Looks: Get Your Share of Beauty, How Independent Should a Girl Be Where Men Are Concerned?" reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamour..." in All Romances (1949) #1, reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #40, and partially reprinted as "Quick Tricks to Better Looks..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #5. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "That Night of Regret" art by Ann Brewster; "Stunt Marriage" reprinted from All Romances (1949) #6; "He Loved Me, But..."; and "Blinded by My Pride" reprinted from All Romances (1949) #6. "For a More Glamorous You: Beauty Begins at Home, Check and Double Check on Your Wardrobe" text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #9 and #21, and reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #69 and as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #42. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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All reprints. Stories reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #8. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Daring Pretense"; "In My Sister's Shadow"; "Second Best with Him"; and "Her Strange Hold on Him" art by Alice Kirkpatrick. "Your Charm Guide: Don't Get the 'No' Habit, How to 'String a Man Along' Until You Make up Your Mind..." text article reprinted from "Chats on Charm..." in All Love (1949) #31, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #8, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #41, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #44. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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First issue with whole numbering in indicia (176). All reprints. Stories reprinted from All Love (1949) 31 and Real Secrets (1950) 5. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Behind Our Wedding Vows"; "Her Reckless Pretense"; "I Was One Among Others"; and "I Woke Up Married". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "I Married a Millionaire"; "Marooned with Three Men" reprinted from All Love (1949) #30; "Romance Wrecker"; and "Love Me or Leave Me!" reprinted from Revealing Romances (1949) #1. "For a More Glamorous You: When a Girl Is Afraid of Love, Check up on Your Kisses, How to Be Graceful..." text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #6 and from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #31 and #53, and reprinted as "Tips on Courtship..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #3 and as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #70. Indicia states "Volume XXX, Number 2, #177". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Taunted"; "Love Menace" reprinted from All Romances (1949) #4; "Dollar-Sign Heart" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #51; and "For One Reckless Night" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #36. "For a More Glamorous You: 'Make-Up' to Men, Costume Jewelry for Smartness..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #44 and from "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #25, and reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #83, "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #85, and as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #74. Indicia states "Volume XXX, Number 3, #178". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Driven by Ambition"; "Afraid of the Past" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #36; "Spurned!"; and "We Lived A Lie". "For a More Glamorous You: Posture, Poise, and Personality, How to Get That Second Date..." text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamor..." in All Romances (1949) #2 and from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #14, and reprinted as "Be Poised, Be Graceful..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1. Indicia states "Volume XXX, Number 4, #179." 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "In Love with a Stranger"; "Love Was His Game" reprinted from Revealing Romances (1949) #5; "Heartbreak Proposal"; and "In Spite of His Warning" art by Ann Brewster, reprinted from Revealing Romances (1949) #1. "For A More Glamorous You: "Why Some Girls Get the Brush-Off, The Way to a Wolf's Heart..." text article reprinted from "Chats on Charm..." in All Love (1949) #32, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #8, and "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #17, reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #35, and partially reprinted as "Why Some Girls Get the Brush-Off..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #4. Indicia states "Volume XXX, Number 5, #180". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "She Kept Men Dangling"; "She Craved Excitement" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #41; "Whispers From the Past"; and "Out to Break Us Up" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #30 and from Love Experiences (1949) #12, and reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #3. "For a More Glamorous You: You'll Be Alluring If...Are You a Good Blind Date?" text article reprinted from "Help Yourself To Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #17. Indicia states "Volume XXX, Number 6, #181. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Marriage Can Wait"; "The Dare She Took"; "High-Pressure Romance" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #50; and "They Called Me a Heartless Flirt" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #48. "For a More Glamorous You: How Smooth Are You? If You Must Jilt Your Sweetheart, It May Be the Means of Getting Him Back..." text article. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 1, #182". 36 pages. Full color Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Strings on My Heart" and "Love Me for Myself" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #5; "The Man From My Past" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #34; and "Headstrong!". "For a More Glamorous You, For Appearance Sake: Watch That Neckline, The Second Chin, Keep a Cool Head..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #47 and from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #57. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 2, #183". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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All reprints. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Little Miss Wildcat" reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #54; "My Spiteful Love" reprinted from Complete Love Magazine Vol. 26 (1951) #5; "The Game He Played" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #41; and "As Long as You Love Me..." reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #33. "For a More Glamorous You: How to Set Pin Curls, A Youthful Hair Style, Lines Between the Eyes, For Unpleasant Breath..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #48, "Help Yourself To Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #11 and #20, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #62. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 3, #184". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "No-Date Amanda" reprinted from Ten Story Love Vol. 29 (1951) #5; "Out to Show Me Up" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #4, Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #35, and Love at First Sight (1949) #34; "The Dangerous Deception"; and "This Troubled Heart" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #13. "For a More Glamorous You: Outdoor Beauty, Summer Time Is Color Time..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #33, "Chats on Charm..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #55, "Help Yourself To Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #26, and "Vacation Hints..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #5, and reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #75. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 4, #185". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

All reprints. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Forbidden Glamour" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #40; "It Happened on a Blind Date" art by Alice Kirkpatrick, reprinted from Glamorous Romances (1949) #47; "Her Double Life" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #6; and "Her Trick to Win Him" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #23. "For a More Glamorous You: Perfume for Allure, A Girl Can Go Places If..." text article reprinted from "Short-Cuts to Glamor..." in All Romances (1949) #3, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #62, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #24, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #64, and "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #33, and partially reprinted from "A Girl Can Go Places If..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 29 (1951) #3. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 5, #186". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Shy with Men"; "My Reckless Heart" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #7; "Unfair Kisses" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #10; and "Too Eager to Marry" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #28. "For a More Glamorous You: Make It Sparkle..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #67. Indicia states "Volume XXXI, Number 6, #187". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "No Man of My Own"; "Only Good Enough to Date"; "Play-With-Fire Girl" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #38; and "Overshadowed by My Sisters" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #30. "For a More Glamorous You: How to Express Yourself..." text article reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #1, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #51, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #42, "Help Yourself to Glamour..." in Love Experiences (1949) #16, and "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #28, and partially reprinted from Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, Love Experiences (1949) #15, Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #3, Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #65, and Love at First Sight (1949) #35. Indicia states "Volume XXXII, Number 1, #188". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 32, no. 2 (#189). "He Kept Putting Me Off," "Spellbound No Longer," "To Win Me Back," and "Impatient Fiance." Photo cover. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Ten Days to Heartbreak"; "Man-Hater!" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #43; "Easy to Love Him"; and "Not Worthy of Her Love" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #40. "For a More Glamorous You: How to Meet Boys..." text article reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #27, and partially reprinted from "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #4, "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #38, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #56, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #23, "For a Desirable You..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #6, "Hints for Beauty..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love Experiences (1949) #23, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #71. Indicia states "Volume XXXII, Number 3, #190". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Once Jilted..."; "No One But Him"; "Never Sure Of Him" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #29, Glamorous Romances (1949) #51, and Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #71; and "My Name Was Folly" reprinted from Love Experiences (1949) #10. "For a More Glamorous You: Sleeping Beauty..." text article reprinted from "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #46, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #9, "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #74, "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #27, and "Rest to Look Your Best..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1. Indicia states "Volume XXXII, Number 4, #191". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.