Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) comic books

Volume 1, Issue 1. Whole number 1. Art by Natalie Krigstein, Bill Draut, Al Eadeh, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Jimmy's not sure he wants to get involved with Lisa, who has an infant son. Advice on love from Nancy Hale and pipe-smoking square Dan Wilson. Former football hero Brad is a failure in business, but his wife loves him anyway. Teen-Age Mother!; Ask Dan Wilson, Man About Women; Feminine Fixit; My Hero!; An Old Book -- A New Cover; Surprise! Surprise! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 2. Whole number 2. Photo cover. "The Luckiest Guy in the World!", art by Bill Draut; Small town newspaper proprietor Walter marries Dottie, and she encourages him to move to the city where he can achieve his dream of becoming an artist; After being rejected numerous times, Walter is about to give up; He learns Dottie is going to apply for a job as a "janitress" to support them until he succeeds. "Lights Out! - Love's In!", script and art by Jack Kirby; Newlyweds Alice and Dennis argue frequently, but when a storm traps them in their house overnight with no phone or electricity, they "fall in love again!" "How to Get Married" text article by Nancy Hale. "Give and Take!", art by John Prentice; Depressed when her longtime boyfriend Ted marries someone else, Abbey attempts to commit suicide but is rescued by soldier Lee. Untitled Ask Dan Wilson, Man About Women story, art by Al Eadeh. "Figure Dividends" text article by Charmaigne. "Wait for the Doctor!", script by Natalie Krigstein, pencils by Mort Meskin; Jean marries Joe, a young doctor, and they move to a small town where he takes over a practice; Jean becomes upset because Joe is constantly interrupted for emergencies and they cant have a normal home or social life. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 3. Whole number 3. Photo cover. "Dear John: I Love Someone Else," pencils by Jack Kirby; Soldier Matt loves his hometown girlfriend Ruth, but when he and WAC Cathy are stranded in a hut in Korea overnight, he kisses her and is conflicted; Matt later receives a "Dear John" letter from Ruth, breaking up with him. "As You Were" Nancy Hale advice column. Untitled story, pencils by Mort Meskin; Frances and Michael are engaged, but her parents dont think his antiques shop is a solid business venture; Michael gets a job as a mechanic then quits. "Bride and Broom!", pencils by Mort Meskin; Marge marries young dentist Bill; Marge doesnt like having to economize because Bill is building up a practice; she envies her married friend Kay, who has a nice house and luxuries; Marge finally leaves Bill after an argument over dresses she bought. "Voice Charm" Charmaigne advice column. "Strange Honeymoon," pencils by Mort Meskin; Against her mothers advice, Laura decides to spend her honeymoon with Jeff in the small town where she grew up; The townspeople are surprised when they learn Laura is Dan Brices daughter: her mother told her that her father was a prominent man, but Laura discovers Dan still lives there and is "the town tramp." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 4. Whole number 4. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Timmy and Judy decide to get married, even though they're teenagers, but the law won't let them. Advice on love from Nancy Hale and pipe-smoking square Dan Wilson. Johnny turns bitter after Marge tricks him into marriage. Under 21; Ask Dan Wilson, Man About Women; Shoulder Beauty by Nancy Hale; Here Cries the Bride!; Beauty Aid by Charmaigne; Stop at Nothing! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 5. Whole number 5. Art by Natalie Krigstein, John Prentice, Bill Draut, and Mort Meskin. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Julie gets a job and leaves Frank home to take care of the baby, a radical concept in 1953. Ellie faces heartache when she learns she was adopted as a baby. Gary seeks Hildy's advice on girls, but doesn't love her until she's already married. Let's Change Places; Kiss and Keep Quiet; Stepchild; Too Young to Be Married; Button Up Your Overcoat; Don't Cry on My Shoulder. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 1, Issue 6. Whole number 6. Art by Natalie Krigstein, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Jan keeps her young son a secret from the man she's dating. Eadie's overprotective friends and family don't want her dating stranger Ray. Ann has become bored with her life with screenwriter Barry. My Secret, My Baby; Run Out of Town; "Unaccustomed As I Am..."; Bored with My Husband; String Along with Me; Imperfect Marriage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 1. Whole number 7. Art by Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A farmer sets out to find a man for his tomboyish daughter Tracy. Waitress Rose marries sailor Mart, but she's afraid he's seeing another woman. Lisa meets the man who framed her for robbery, and fears he will ruin her new life. A Husband for Tracy!; Whereas and Hereby by Nancy Hale; Mind Your Own Marriage!; Ask Dan Wilson, Man About Women; Hand Care by Charmaigne; The Man Who Shamed Me! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 2. Whole number 8. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ethel is despondent after the death of her infant daughter; Marge tries to manage her husband's Ben's career, but he resents the interference; Student Peg feels left out when her husband reunites with his old artist friends. Once a Mother; Little Helpmate; Affectionately Yours; After School Wife; The Narrow Face; Married Strangers. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 3. Whole number 9. Art by John Prentice, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A woman suspects a female family friend has designs on her husband; Steve falls for the mail-order bride he's arranged for his widowed father; Tough cop Matt isn't sure how to react when he falls for bad girl Lila. Home-Wrecker; Find Me a Bride; I Love Me; Love Thief; Bridal Beauty; Share and Share Alike. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 4. Whole number 10. Photo cover. "Working Wife," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Joan enjoys making a home for her husband Dan, but she's been raised to believe she's fit for nothing more than the dependent, featherbrain, housewife role; She wants to prove her mettle and takes an office job. Dan disapproves. "My Mistake, Lady!", pencils by John Prentice; Red is a newbie telephone lineman and mentored by Mike Barody, a brash, ballsy weather-beaten man with years of experience; When Red innocently and unwittingly flirts with Mike's girl, Mary Ford, Mike gives him a stern warning by dropping a heavy wrench close to his head. "Tips for Teens" article by Nancy Hale. "Country Cousin," script by Natalie Krigstein, pencils by Bill Draut; Louise is a New Yorker with a handsome boyfriend Wes and an agreeable roommate Cora; Her country cousin Betsy comes to town for a week's visit; She's a nice girl but inconveniences the two roommates. "How He Proposed" one-page story, pencils by Mort Meskin. "Homecookin'" by Charmaigne; Article about the importance of nutritious meals to a marriage. "The Stranger in His Heart," pencils by Bill Draut; Glen and Dan are battlefield buds in Korea. When Dan is fatally wounded, Glen promises to take care of his motherless seven-year-old son, Billy; Back in the States, Glen is re-united with his wife Lucy and finds Billy in a dreary orphanage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 5. Whole number 11. Photo cover. "Too Beautiful to Be True!", pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by Joe Simon; Beautiful Janet is repeatedly fired, either because her boss makes a pass at her or the wife of her boss is jealous; Also, she cant get decent dates because men get "fresh" or they think shes out of their league; Janet undergoes a reverse-makeover to become her own "cousin," mousy "Helen Brown." "Ghost Wife," script by Natalie Krigstein, art by Bill Draut; Although her older sister Lil says Evelyn is too immature to marry, Evelyn and Marty wed anyway; Lil helps Evelyn and Marty afterward; Marty appreciates it, but Evelyn feels Lil is taking over; She also catches Lil and Marty kissing. "Practically Married!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; 17-year-old Noras father has her marriage to Dean annulled; he says Nora can marry Dean in a year if she still wants to, and Dean can come to work for him; Dean progresses in the business, but his relationship with Nora cools; When Nora turns 18, Dean dumps her, saying "Ive... outgrown you!" "The Bachelor and the Baby Sitter," art by Bill Benulis; Cass gets teen-ager Peggy to babysit for his fiancé Julies little brother so they can have dinner with his boss; Peggy develops a crush on Cass and this affects his relationship with Julie; Peggys father warns Cass to stay away from his daughter. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 6. Whole number 12. Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Bob McCarty, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Claudia's husband Kane turns out to be a short-tempered jerk; Beth marries Hal after he gets back from Korea, but he has PTSD and an uncomfortable obsession with death; Cass falls for Janet, but isn't prepared to take on her three children. Big Baby; Wet Blanket; Nightmare Honeymoon; Father Under Protest; Good Manners; Advice; Don't Take My Child from Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 7. Whole number 13. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, and Bob McCarty Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Fred flips out when he learns Ellen has been accepting "hand-me-down" (secondhand) clothing from the neighbors. Marcy freaks out when her husband buys a negligee that's not her size. Cass falls for Janet, but isn't prepared to take on her three children. The Bride Wore Hand-Me-Downs!; The Other Woman; Fashion Notes; Little Coquette!; Good Manners; Pulse, Please; Revenge with Kisses! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 8. Whole number 14. Cover by John Prentice. Art by John Prentice, Mort Meskin, and Bob McCarty. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ben and Julie's marriage suffers because they can't have children. Laura is torn between handsome Walt and disabled Eddie, whom she's been caring for since childhood. Cathy wants race-car driver Don to find a safer occupation. Half a Wife!; My Love; Faithless!; Take Me As I Am!; Too Fat; Crazy Streak! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 9. Whole number 15. Cover by Bob McCarty. Art by Mort Meskin and Bob McCarty. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Anne discovers on her wedding day that her fiance is in love with another woman. Jane sees Mike as a ticket out of the slums, but he's just a cheap thug with money. Julie tries to forget summer fling Dan. Dancing Doll; Welcome, Trouble; Slum Girl; Husband at Large; Spring Preview; Lavender and Old Lies. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 10. Whole number 16. Cover by Mort Meskin. Art by John Prentice and others. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A woman becomes determined to turn her man straight after prison failed; A love quadrangle unfolds in an office; Beth tries to pursue love without interference from her small-town neighbors. How to Marry the Boss; Young Sinners; Your Questions; Born Bad!; Neat As a Pin; Nice Little Guy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 11. Whole number 17. Cover by John Prentice. Art by Mort Meskin and Art Gates Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A doctor gives up medicine after failing to save the woman he loves, but then he meets a new love. Carol fears that her flirtatious roommate Mitzi will steal her boyfriend. Carol (a different Carol) starts hanging out with a wild crowd, and marries Randy on a dare. Act of Faith; Every Man for Herself; Three Lil Pigs; Thrill Wedding; Price Tag on Love; Til the End of Time; Does He Love Me?; Mother to All. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 12. Whole number 18. Cover by Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Art by John Prentice, Bernard Baily, Mort Meskin and Art Gates. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Barbara fears marrying Hank after witnessing her sister's disastrous marriage; Annie's Uncle Ben disapproves of her gangster boyfriend; Widower Hal weds Carrie, but he still isn't over his first wife. Sister of the Bride; Worst of the Lot; Man Trap; My Cheating Heart; The Way to Get a Man; I Was a Convict's Daughter; Career Gal; Haunted Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 1. Whole number 19. Cover by Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Art by John Prentice, Ross Andru, Martin Thall, Tom Gill, Al Eadeh and Art Gates. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ellen is swept off her feet by a famous singing star; Elaine seeks a man who can take her away from her poverty-stricken life; Rosalita falls for a handsome American with a mysterious past. Exceptional cover for the series, possibly by Joe Simon. Taste for Thrills; Dangerous Age; Love for Sale; Young Brides Through the Ages; Telephone Romeo; Dress for a Man; The Locket. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 2. Whole number 20. Cover by Bill Draut. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, Al Eadeh and Bob Powell. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Lindy is terrified that her boyfriend will discover her secret life as an exotic dancer. A love triangle develops among three lifelong friends. Mimi uses her feminine wiles to get even with town snobs, but maybe this time she's gone too far. Sinner by Night; My Darkest Hour; Songbird; One Young Bride; My Heart's Torment; Refund; Stolen Thrills. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 3. Whole number 21. Cover by Bill Draut. Art by Jack Abel, Al Eadeh and Bob McCarty. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. When Ben accuses Laurie of cheating, she decides to show him what cheating really means. Midge and Norm want to give up their baby for adoption so they don't have to change their lifestyle. Edith is torn between handsome Doug and boyfriend Marty. Cheating Lady; Marriage at Work; Bad Impression; Phony Beaux; Fair Weather Love; Don't Elope. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 4. Whole number 22. Cover art by Mort Meskin. "Those Two," pencils by Jo Albistur; "Homely" Kathy is introduced to writer Elliot by their mutual friend, blind pianist Anatole; Elliot was burned and scarred in an auto accident, and his fiancé broke off their engagement as a result; Kathy and Elliot fall in love, but she fears her appearance will harm Elliots career when he returns to the city. "The Pianist"; Pianist Carl is engaged to Jane, but his career is just getting started and they cant afford to marry; Janes brother John offers Carl a job in his factory, but Carl quits after injuring his hand there; Jane takes Johns side and Carl leaves. "Dream Love," pencils by Carl Pfeuffer; Julia, who comes from a poor background, goes on a cruise and makes friends with wealthy Carl; On a stopover, she meets Bill and is attracted to him, but fears hes "a waster, a drifter" like her father and rejects his romantic advances; A tidal wave strikes the island. "Trail's End!", pencils by Bob McCarty; Olympic skier Mark vists a town to ski "Devils Drop," and mousy librarian Genevieve pretends to be an expert skier to impress him; Mark invites her to ski the dangerous trail with him and she goes through with it; Mark has to rescue her, but its alright because they have fallen in love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 5. Whole number 23. Cover by Mort Meskin. Art by Bill Draut, Jo Albistur and Art Gates. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Fran is torn between two brothers when she goes to marry one on their farm. The spark is gone from Frank and Anne's relationship before they're even married. Nancy falls for her best friend's boyfriend. That Manning Boy; Romance Clinic; Steady Beau; Impossible Love; Man About Women; The Day I Grew Up; One of Those Things; Mamma's Boy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 6. Whole number 24. Cover by Bill Draut. Art by Bill Draut, Jo Albistur, Ann Brewster, Al Gordon and Art Gates. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Newlywed Sandra clashes with her controlling mother-in-law. Nan hates Ben's job as a pilot, and she thinks his partner Steve is making things worse. Liza dumps boxer boyfriend Pete when she sees him deliberately throw a fight. Ask Mother!; Bitter Bride!; Teen-Age Problems; Riches or Romance?; Grown Up!; Count Romance Out! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 1. Whole number 25. Art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Love blossoms among the nightclubs and jazz hangouts of the hip '50s; A lack of communication makes a couple's small problems into big ones; Newlyweds struggle to adapt to their new lives together. Cafe Society Lover; After the Honeymoon; A Little Understanding; Last Hope; Beauty Budget; Her Beautiful Visitor. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 2. Whole number 26. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Adrian tires of hearing about her mother's famous gal pal, until she meets his handsome son. Mitch wonders why Jeannie is ignoring him, but she's just taken off her glasses in self-consciousness and can't see him. Country gal Janie falls for handsome, wealthy Malcolm, who looks like a young Reed Richards. Lydia's Boy; Office Beauty; Since You Got Glamour; Love and Lamb Chops; All Alone; Dream Man. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 3. Whole number 27. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A woman feels outclassed by her husband's wealthy friends. Ruth is torn between an old boyfriend who's just returned and the guy she's dating now. Confirmed bachelor David pretends to be married to avoid unwelcome passes from women, but Carol is different. Good Marriage; Problem Clinic; Second Choice; Sad Wedding; Flower Dance; Unattached Male. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 4. Whole number 28. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. June loves Ted, but feels inadequate because she's a lousy cook. Alice falls for the new manager at her store, but workplace romances are always tricky. Linda agrees to marry Hal, even though their friends, his exes and even his own mother say he can't stick with one woman. If You Could Only Cook; Under New Management; Aide to Marriage; Hey, Freckles!; New Boy in Town; Office Rose. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 5. Whole number 29. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Chuck wants to wait to marry Sharon, but Bill is ready now; Lucille falls for her new boss, but he's still not over the loss of his wife; Spurned Edie turns to the TV repairman to make her ex jealous. The Sound of Wedding Bells!; An Old Problem; Shadow-Wife!; Nancy's Sanctuary...; Wedding Day; Romance on the Run! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 6. Whole number 30. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #30 on cover, Vol. 4 No. 6 in indicia. Reporter Jonesy gets an earful after he calls Little League coach Mildred a "tomboy" in print. Julie is afraid to love because her family considers her bad luck after her father's death. Ella feels abandoned after her husband takes a job that requires constant travel. In Love with a Tomboy; Practicality; Here Comes The Bride; Family Jinx; The Way They Met; Private Problem; The Unhappy Housewife. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.