First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) comic books 1949-1951

Stories and art by Al Eadeh, John Belfi, Warren Kremer, Vic Herman and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A talented ballerina must leave love behind to pursue her career in the challenging world of dance. Country doctor Jon is torn between wealthy temptress Vivian and faithful nurse Cathy. Gwen impulsively runs away from her small-town life to join actor Don on the road, then waits in agony for his call. I Was Deceived By My Girl Friend; Love Taught Me a Lesson; My Heart Was Unfaithful; I Was A Ballerina Without Love; My Frantic Heart; I Was Lonely Until...; Strange Romantic Customs; My Love Life; My First Romance. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A nurse falls for her talented artist patient, but soon learns that his injuries are not just physical. A struggling actress thinks she's found love with a co-star, but an established star threatens to steal him away. A woman finds herself a "basketball widow" whenever her boyfriend has a chance to watch a game. I Nursed a Sick Heart; I Played Second Fiddle in His Game of Love; Afraid to Love; Was It Just a Summer Romance?; I Was Hurt By Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America 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. Somebody Else's Sweetheart; Shameless; He Was Strange and Romantic!; Strange Romantic Customs; Love Takes a Holiday; Postmark for Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"A Rival on My Honeymoon!"; Stellas parents pay for her honeymoon with Ralph at Three Star Lodge; He admits hed been there before in high school with his girlfriend Tina; Theyd made plans to come to the lodge for their honeymoon, but she died shortly afterward; Although Ralph protests that he loves Stella now, their stay is ruined. "Romantic Stranger" text story. "I Was Ashamed of My Parents"; Lucia loves fellow high school student Dick, but she is ashamed of her Italian immigrant parents; When Dick meets them, Tina thinks he must consider them "poor, stupid foreigners" and breaks up with him; Her friends think Tina believes theyre not good enough to meet her family. Strange Romantic Customs about some of the Malayan communities. "My Superstitious Heart" text story. "Special Dinner" text story. "Wrong Prescription for Love"; Nina rejects George's romantic advances because she's studying to get a nursing job at a bigger hospital; "I have no time for romance; It would interfere with my work!"; They fall in love anyway, but when she receives a job offer in California, Nina turns down his marriage proposal. "I Was a Failure on My First Date!", art by Bob Powell; High school sophomore goes on her first date with senior Clark, but dresses and acts too sophisticated for her age; Clark complains - he thought she was "fresh and unspoiled"; Elyse confesses that she was putting on an act. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. 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! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Art Gates, Warren Kremer, Tom Gill and Jack Hearne. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Tall girl Ellen refuses to date guys who are shorter than she is. Fortune-teller Trina predicts trouble ahead for couple Todd and Faith, but Faith is too inclined to believe her. Fire lookout Wendy falls for forest ranger Buzz, even though she has a fiancee back home. Meta-cover features characters referring to the very comic that they're in. Sorry for Myself; My Heart Has Wings; Romantic Antics; Warning from a Gypsy; Beauty in Distress; Strange Romantic Customs; My Most Romantic Moment; Fire in my Heart!; My Blonde Rival; My Bride Annoyed Me! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Vic Herman, Tom Gill and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A doctor is torn between professional ethics and his secret love for his nurse Myra. Gail uses a Sadie Hawkins dance to go after Lenny, just to make her boyfriend Doug jealous. New to New York, Janice dates a multitude of guys, but doesn't count on getting a reputation. Amusing cover by an unknown artist. How I Lost My Sweetheart; My Careless Heart; Pick-Up; Should I Leave Home?; I Married a Doctor; In Love With My Teacher; My First Love Haunted Me; I Thought I Knew What I Wanted; Tips For Teen-Agers; What Would You Do? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Lee Elias and John Sink. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Marcia and Eric are secretly married, but then Eric is suspected of robbing the store where he works. Local gal Lois makes a real connection with a soldier from the nearby Army base - too bad she lied about her age. In an offbeat, colorful tale, Carol is wooed by a mysterious masked gent during Mardi Gras. Bad Risk; Love Letters; Zero Hour for Love; Too Young to Know!; Mardi Gras Madness. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Lee Elias. "Moonlight Madness," art by Lee Elias; Ruby cant decide whether to marry "romantic" Ted or "wonderful" Dirk; She goes on a picnic with them both; a storm capsizes their sailboat and Dirk has to choose between rescuing Ted or Ruby; He saves Ruby; Ted is apparently drowned, although his body isnt found; Ruby weds Dirk, whos then inducted into the Army. "Tomorrow is for Tears!", art by Bob Powell; Joan falls in love with dance teacher Pedro and travels with him to Central America as his partner; Once they arrive, he admits "marriage wouldnt fit my temperament!" and claims they only had a "business arrangement!" "Desperate Decision" text story. Love Makes the World Go 'Round non-fiction page; Quarreling couples in Assam, India must live together for a week. "Keep it Gay!" text story. "Love Can't Wait!" text story. "Midnight Kisses!", art by Jack Sparling; April "vowed to renounce love" when she became a doctor; Fellow doctor Les pursues her but she rejects his romantic "foolishness"; Jerry is brought in suffering from a serious tropical fever he contracted while in the Army. "Know Your Man!" text article. "My Fallen Star"; Jean and her friend Susan both have crushes on handsome actor Dexter when he makes a personal appearance in their town; They compete for his affections but Jean seems to have the inside track, and dumps her hometown boyfriend Tom. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Charlotte loves trapeze artist Pete, but his partnership with Sally leads to a love triangle under the Big Top. Governess Ruth has a wild side that belies her mild exterior, and must find a way to leave the past behind. A musical love triangle unfolds between Roger, Marjory and Mark. Loved Him Too Much!; Past Dishonor; Homecoming; Love Makes the World Go 'round; Party Girl!; Love Was My Destroyer; Song in My Heart. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.