Auctions: comic books in 'Romance'

Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505014

"Black" Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante. Art by Holly G and various. Love is in the air with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of romance tales! In 'More Than Meets the Eye,' a new student has arrived at Riverdale High! Cassie Cloud is tall, confident, funny, and catching all the guys' attention-much to the chagrin of the girls. But she doesn't seem interested in the most popular guys in school-instead she's been hanging with the likes of Randolph, Dilton, Toño, Raj and even Prankenstein. What can Archie and Reggie do to get her attention, without catching the ire of Betty and Veronica? The short kings rise in this new Valentine's tale! Plus, a collection of sweet stories perfect for that special someone! 32 pages, full color.

Bride's Diary (1955) 5 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Not only has she almost ruined a business, but look what she's done to Danny's heart! Don't miss..."My Private Panic"! Also featuring: "You Can't Take Back Your Kisses!"; "Love was a Stranger!"; and "With All My Heart!" Plus: "Alice Adams, Love Consultant" advice column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Brides in Love (1956) 23 VG 4.0

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Newly married romance, and all the complications that go with it. Stenographer Kitty secretly loves office hunk Brad, but blonde, flirty Barbara is doing her best to land him. Debbie gets bad news just before her wedding, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Joan is overwhelmed with the tasks of married life, but a visit from her friend Mimi, a successful fashion designer, helps her put things in perspective. The Most Marriageable Man; The Grass Looks Greener; Love Without Faith; Mudville Memories; To the End of Time. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Campus Loves (1950 Comic Magazines) 4 GD- 1.8

Water damage.

June 1950 issue. Photo Cover of Barbara Bates by Theda Hall and Emerson Hall. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. In this issue: She laughed at other girls' heartaches...until she killed her own love with poisonous gossip in "My Shameless Deception"; "Taunted Heart"; "Believe Me, My Love"; 1-page text story "Vote 'No' for Mildred"; and "Slave of Desire"! 7-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cinderella Love (1950) 8 GD+ 2.5

Staple rust. Cover loose at one staple.

Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Mario Colavito, Bob Oksner, John Prentice, Merrylen Townsend and Jack Sparling. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Teri works as a nurse for research scientist John, but John's fiancee Joan doesn't understand or care about his work, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Doreen and Sally battle for the affections of radio DJ Hugh, in the punningly titled "A Record Breaking Affair." Maid Tina gets to impersonate a countess as a joke for her wealthy boss, but she didn't expect to fall for handsome gardener Kip, who is also not who he appears to be. Plus a guide to making your own fashion accessories. Doctor in My Heart; A Record Breaking Affair; Good-bye, My Love; Sleight of Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Classics Illustrated 032 Lorna Doone (1946) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4698990014

Lorna Doone, 1st Printing, Classics Comics. (HRN 32, 12/46). Cover price $0.10.

Classics Illustrated 032 Lorna Doone (1946) 1 GD 2.0

Cover detached.

Lorna Doone, 1st Printing, Classics Comics. (HRN 32, 12/46). Cover price $0.10.

Complete Kirby War and Romance HC (2021 Marvel) 1A-1ST NM- 9.2

War Cover

1st printing. Collects stories from Battle (1951-1960 Atlas) #64-70; Battle Ground (1954-1957) #14; Sgt. Fury (1963-1981) #1-8, 10-20 and 25; Love Romances (1949-1963) #83-85, 87-88 and 96-106; My Own Romance (1949-1960) #71-76 and Teen-Age Romance (1960-1962) #84-86.

Written by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta, Christopher Rule, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Joe Sinnott, Al Hartley, Al Williamson, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, Chic Stone, Carl Hubbell, Frank Giacoia, John Tartaglione, and George Roussos. Cover by Jack Kirby. Introduction by Tom Scioli.

King of the comics art form, Jack Kirby needs no introduction. He was an architect of the Marvel Universe, but his contributions extended far beyond just super heroes.

Now, highlighting two sides of the human condition, Kirby's war and romance work finally gets its due! A combat veteran during World War II, Kirby brings hard-earned realism to BATTLEGROUND and BATTLE - while Kirby and Stan Lee bring the war genre into the Marvel Age with SGT. FURY!

On the other end of the spectrum are tales from vintage romance titles - many restored directly from Kirby's original art - that prove that love is war!

Hardcover, 592 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 97 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, Pete Costanza and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Race-fixing charges threaten the romance of a wealthy debutante and a talented but poor jockey; Laura waits for fate to bring her the perfect man; Advice on not scaring off prospective boyfriends by being too needy or bossy. Racing Hearts!; Don't Scare Him Off!; Ring My Doorbell; Fate at First Site!; Romantic Raffle; Don't Be Too Masterful!; A Man for Cindy! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 103 VG 4.0

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Albert is so fixated on movie star Gloria La Grand, he doesnt even notice that stenographer Marcy cant take her eyes off him; Dating dos and donts. Love of a Little Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

DC's Supergirl Next Door (2026 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Bottom left corner peg is broke off inside slab.

Label #4726565008

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Amy Reeder SHE'S A SMALL TOWN GIRL IN A SUPER-POWERED WORLD…AND SHE'S LOOKING FOR LOVE! Written by Nathan Fairbairn, CRC Payne, Rosie Knight, Dorado Quick, Nicole Maines, Sarah Kuhn, Dave Wielgosz and More Art by Paulina Ganucheau, Arielle Jovellanos, Rafael Perez, Michael Shelfer and More There's something about Kara. She's effortlessly cool, adored by all, and looks great in a cape--she's truly all that! She could have fifty first dates lined up in a minute, but love actually wasn't on her radar...until now! In this hot new anthology, join Supergirl and a host of lovestruck heroes and villains as they bravely embark on quests for love, even if it means running through every rom-com trope to get there. You'd be hard pressed to find ten things to hate about this book, so pick it up this Valentine's Day--and place it on the shelf next to all the books you've loved before! 80 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $9.99.

Dixie Dugan Volume 4 (1953 2nd Series Headline) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4670529001

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Story by J. P. McEvoy. Art by John Striebel. Reprints of the long-running comic strip, featuring a former showbiz star who encounters adventure and, sometimes, romance. Dixie returns to her job with Ken to find out she's been replaced; worse, she must now share duties with her replacement, standoffish Barbara. Romantic drama between the three of them just complicates things further. But when Dixie's dad almost shoots Ken, things have totally gotten out of hand. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 74 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4736273019

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Werner Roth, Mike Sekowsky and unknown. Doreen had sent Leslie to Bruce to help her...but she stole him for herself! Cheat! Don't miss the cover story "Hands Off Love!" with pencils by Werner Roth. Also in this issue: "Kiss Love Goodbye!"; "Escape from Heartbreak!" with pencils by Mike Sekowsky; 1-pager "Wedding Gifts 'Round the World!"; and 2-page To You...From Carol Andrews letter column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 22 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover art by Al Avison. "Love Above All!", art by Bob Powell; Angela graduates from high school and is trained by tennis pro Laura; Discarding her boyfriend Glen, Angela flirts with sportswriter Walt to further her career, even though she knows Laura loves him; However, Angela challenges Laura to a match and Walt realizes she is only using him. "Double Desire"; Jack and Dale are partners in an ad agency and are dating Sue and Mike, respectively; Dale suspects Mike is cheating on her with Sue, and breaks up with him; Jack and Dale pretend to be lovers to make Mike and Sue jealous. "Doomed To Heartbreak" text story. Strange Romantic Customs fact page. Advice to readers by Nancy Powers. "A Stranger's Kiss," art by Jack Sparling; Office worker Joan takes her vacation at fancy Manor Lodge, hoping to find a rich husband; On the train, she meets Hal and they hit it off, but hes "only an insurance agent" and she wants more. "Dream for Sale" text story. "He Wanted Too Much!", art by Al Avison; Mary is the private secretary of gambler Rocky, and is his girlfriend as well; He encourages her to date college basketball player Nick and prevent him from playing in a big game. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) 41 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bill Draut, Ross Andru, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Nancy wants boyfriend Vic to take part in a race that can save her trucking company, but Vic's response is disappointing. Party girl Marion learns she only has months to live, and wonders if she should spend them with steady John or in a life of wild dissipation. Betty is conflicted when her friend Irene's husband seems to fall in love with her, but it's all a case of mistaken identity. I Gambled on Love; Last Goodbye; The Perfect Wardrobe; Exit, Love ...; The Kiss; The Bashful Suitor; My Secret! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Genus (1993-1997 Antarctic Press) 3 FN 6.0

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 27 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4714805010

Featuring: 1 page contents page; 9 page story "Doorway to Heartbreak"; 6 page story "Double Wedding"; 6 page story "What Love Forgives"; 2 page text story "The Lady and the Knight"; 8 page story "Castoff Love" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Irv Novick & Bernard Sachs. Cover by Irv Novick & Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 61 VG 4.0

Moisture damage.

Featuring: 6 page story "Asking for Heartbreak" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "The Lonely Walk with Love" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 1 page story "Engagement Sign" drawn by Morris Waldinger and Tom Nicolisi; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 7 page story "The Boy Downstairs" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs; 9 page story "No More Tomorrows" drawn by John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs and Sy Barry?; 1 page Lola reprint story "Twins in Tunnel of Love" drawn by Frank Harry? Cover by Sy Barry? Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 177 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #4727467012

Featuring: 7 page story "Last Love" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Make Love to Me!" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Art Saaf & Jack Abel; 8 page story "He's Mine!" drawn by Don Heck and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.20.

Girls' Romances (1950) 41 VG 4.0

Water damage.

She must not look at him...or remember! She must think only of Paul...and their wedding tomorrow! "Love is Not a Dream" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Dream Home"; 6 page story "My Silent Love" pencilled by John Forte; 3 page A Woman to Remember story "Myra Colby Bradwell (1831-1894)" (woman pioneer in legal profession); 6 page story "Lost: One Heart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Glamorous Romances (1949) 43 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece clipped. Interrupts art or story. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Honeymoon Deferred"; "Hired Rival" art by Ed Moline; "My Dangerous Deception"; and "Married to a Stranger". "Glamorizing Yourself: Eye Savers, Sunlight in Your Eyes..." text article reprinted as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #6 and 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.

Great Lover Romances (1951) 19 GD- 1.8

Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Stories and art by Art Peddy, Jack Abel, Sid Lazarus, Rudy Cristiano and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Poor manicurist Julie dresses up fancy and sneaks into a ball, and falls in love with handsome hotel heir George. Lonely librarian Lorraine faces conflict with her uptight supervisor when she devotes a shelf in the stacks to love. A comics biography of Rudolph Valentino. Plus an illustrated version of a classic Romantic poem by Percy Bysshe Shelley, " Love's Philosophy." Cinderella #9; Will You Please Not Marry Me?; The Love Shelf!; Too Smart for Love!; Slightly Perfect; Love's Philosophy; Great Lovers: Rudolph Valentino. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Harley and Ivy Life and Crimes (2026 DC) 2B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4726564006

(W) Erica Henderson (A) Erica Henderson (CA) Lesley Leirix Li DO YOU THINK LOVE CAN BLOOM ON THE BATTLEFIELD?! The Joker has framed Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy for a series of bombings! Now everybody in Gotham and their mothers, fathers, and grandparents are after the Terrific Two-uo! (Is that a good nickname? Twosome?! Call in now with your suggestions!) Watch as Ivy and Harleys uneasy alliance is put to the test and tempered into the unbreakable bond we know and love today! If you love Joker and Harley--uhhh, I dont know what to tell you, buddy--this aint for you! Theres like a decade of that stuff out there for you to read and plenty of cartoons and games! 32 pages, full color, rated teen. Cover price $4.99.

Harley and Ivy Life and Crimes (2026 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4726564008

(W) Erica Henderson (A) Erica Henderson (CA) Lesley Leirix Li CLOWN/OFF! It's Harley and Ivy versus The Joker as the two-woman revenge squad faces off against their quarry in the grand climax of the first arc of our really cool series! What exciting romantic developments will occur in this issue, you ask? Maybe some hand-holding? A head pat? Butterfly kisses? Butterfly knife-stabbing The Joker and then kissing your future girlfriend? Read the comic that Ben Meares and Albert Ching demand you read! What do you mean you don't know who they are?! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Harley and Ivy Life and Crimes (2026 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4713809012

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(W) Erica Henderson (A) Erica Henderson (CA) Lesley Leirix Li CLOWN/OFF! It's Harley and Ivy versus The Joker as the two-woman revenge squad faces off against their quarry in the grand climax of the first arc of our really cool series! What exciting romantic developments will occur in this issue, you ask? Maybe some hand-holding? A head pat? Butterfly kisses? Butterfly knife-stabbing The Joker and then kissing your future girlfriend? Read the comic that Ben Meares and Albert Ching demand you read! What do you mean you don't know who they are?! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

High School Confidential Diary (1960) 11 VG- 3.5

Water spotting. Staple rust.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Teen love drama that showcases the social mores and concerns of its time and place, often featuring early art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Diane is tempted by the man who's broken her heart before. Beth's blonde sister Amy gets all the boys she wants, including the one Beth herself secretly longs for, Tom. A comics treatise on wearing perfume offers some curious advice ("Delicate scents should be used by blondes...while brunettes can use heavier, more exotic perfumes!"). Plus a vintage ad for a contest to visit the set of legendary B-movie producer American International's "Off on a Comet" - a movie that was never actually made. I Wanted Him for Myself; The Personal Essence; Bundles of Love; Those Lovely Lies; Unlovely. Final issue under this title; series continues as Confidential Diary (1962) #12. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 46 GD+ 2.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached. Water spotting.

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Bill Woggin cover and story art. Katy costumed as Sheena of the Jungle. Ads in this issue: Exploding Army Hand Grenade $1.00 and "Chicago" Roller Skates full-color back cover ad. Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 56 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742157012

Katy Keene is lookin' good in the neighborhood as she tops 'em all in this fashion-forward issue, featuring art by the wonderful Bill Woggon! Cover price $0.10.

Katy Keene Pinup Parade (1955) 2 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal. 6" Cumulative spine split.

Life Story (1949) 3 VG- 3.5

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and others. Romance comics from Fawcett with tales of love, betrayal, heartache and reconciliation. Carol pushes her younger sister Edna to excel at the piano at the cost of her social life or love for Johnny, and is surprised when Edna finally rebels. Aspiring model Tina moves to the city to learn from her aunt Harriet, but when she steals Harriet's boyfriend Fred, she's gone too far. Circus aerialist Joan is displeased with her new partner Jerry, but when he's injured in a fall, she risks all in a dangerous act to aid his recovery. Plus an interview with screen legend Burt Lancaster, early in his career. No Life of Her Own; Too Young to Know!; Exclusive Interview with Burt Lancaster; Goodbye, My Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Life's Romances (1941 Bell Syndicate) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4451113002

Volume 1, Issue 1 - June, 1941. 6.5" x 9.5", 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Lilith (2024 Vault Comics) 1J CGC 9.8 SS Thorogood

Paper: White

Signed by Zoe Thorogood on 10/18/25. Thorogood "Virgin" Cover.

Label #4673363003

Written and Art by Corin Howell. Cover by Zoe Thorogood. Lilith is an immortal who's been banished from her home, a dimensional plane suspiciously similar to mankind's idea of Hell. She's been posing as a model on Earth while secretly preying on humans... that is, until she runs into Penelope, a sweet bookstore owner with a tome that might hold the secret to returning Lilith to her dimension. If the mismatched pair doesn't end up falling in love first! 'Watch out, boy, she'll chew you up.' 24 pages, CP/B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 7 VG- 3.5

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Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. A woman tries to choose between love and obligation, in a story featuring good-girl art. A May-December romance starts promisingly, until the woman meets a man closer to her own age. A waitress tries to win a wealthy man's heart, but it takes a fight and a near-drowning to get there. Agony in My Heart; Meant for Each Other; The Strangest Love; I'll Wait for You. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love at First Sight (1949) 34 VG 4.0

Water damage.

All reprints. First post-Code issue. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Reckless for Once" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #34; "Men Prefer Them Dumb" reprinted from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #31; "Dangerous to Cross Her" reprinted from from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #50; and "Out to Show Me Up" reprinted from Love at First Sight (1949) #4 and from Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #35, and reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #4. "Your Charm Guide, What's Holding You Back? Do You Know Enough About Him?" text article. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Confessions (1949 Quality) 52 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She and Grace Lester, her next door neighbor, were the best of friends...until they both fell in love with the same man! Don't miss..."True to My Marine"! Also featuring: "Don't Take My Man"; "My Overseas Rival"; and "I Loved Two Brothers"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 16 CGC 3.5 Buscema Collection

Paper: Cream to off white

From The Collection of John Buscema.

Label #4703908013

Stories and art by John Buscema, Arthur Seymour, Vince Alascia, Miles Cahn, Bill Woolfolk, Bob Rogers, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Stephen is torn between steady Beth and exciting bad girl Roxy, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Movie star Lily tries to control the image and behavior of her daughter Jane, but Jane is ready to be her own woman. Kathy has daddy issues and mistrusts men, but Denis tries to love her anyway. Wanted: A Man of My Own; They Called Me Plain Jane; Prescription for Happiness; Journey to Romance; Secrets from a Love Diary; Bewitched; I Belong to You. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Journal (1951) 14 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Ed Robbins and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Sue asks Love Journal if her love of bandleader Larry can survive his sudden fame, in an early story by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. "Usherette" Nora is torn between steady theater manager Howard, or rich Randy, who's just out for a good time. Ranch gal Peggy is used to life on the farm and not so interested in looking "feminine," until she falls for handsome Jon. Plus an article on "So You Want to be a Bathing Beauty." Careless with My Kisses; The Man I Wanted!; SOS for Love!; I Want to be Loved! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 80 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Russ Heath. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Matt Baker, Larry Lieber?, Joe Maneely?, Vince Colletta and unknown. Are June and Mark right or wrong? Would you want a long engagement? Don't dare miss..."I Dread a Long Engagement"! Also featuring: "When I Meet My Dream Man"; "Mother-in-Law Trouble"; "Girls Who Wear Glasses"; and "The Kind of Girl He'll Marry!" Plus: 2-page text story "Always A Bridesmaid"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 83 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached.

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Cover by Jack Kirby & Chris Rule. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker, Jay Scott Pike, Joe Sinnott, John Severin, Vince Colletta and unknown. Can a girl like her ever find true love? Read..."Don't Try To Tame Me!" Also featuring: "Can't You See I Love You?"; "Give Back My Heart!"; "I Searched For Romance"; and "Don't Let Me Be an Old Maid!" Plus: 2-page text story "Two Of A Kind"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovelorn (1950) 41 VG 4.0

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Harry Lazarus and Edmond Good. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A handsome man falls for a woman who works as a dime-a-dance girl and learns her secret; A stranded woman barges in on a handsome, reclusive writer and seeks to win him over; Advice on letting your fiancee see the real you, rather than pretending to be perfect. Deception!; Goody-Good!; Supposin'; Goodbye, Miss Pettigrew!; Follow Your Heart; Man from Nowhere!; The Professor's Daughter!; Love Under Shadows! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovelorn (1950) 43 VG 4.0

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Kenneth Landau and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. Matt wonders if Ellen is the wrong girl for him because of her bad-girl reputation; A former child actress falls for her co-star, but the studio doesnt want them dating; A psychiatrist falls for her handsome patient, but theres all those ethics regulations to consider. I Had to Be Bad!; Cupid's Knitting Needles; Love Comes of Age; Love Is a State of Mind!; The Things Money Can't Buy; They Called Me --- Just Average! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel's Voices Pride (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.6 Jimenez Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4257510007

Cover by Phil Jimenez. MARVEL CELEBRATES LGBTQ+ CHARACTERS & CREATORS WITH A RAINBOW-POWERED SPECIAL! Marvel Comics is proud to present its first ever queer-centered anthology! Ring in Pride Month with an amazing assembly of writers and artists from all walks of life. Wiccan and Hulkling! Iceman! Mystique and Destiny! Karma! Akihiro! Nico Minoru and Karolina Dean! Celebrate these and so many more legendary characters from across the Marvel archive! New and fan-favorite creators tell their Pride stories - stories of inspiration and empowerment, stories that illustrate 'the world outside your window' in full color. Plus, some of Marvel's biggest LGBTQ+ moments get a special reprinting. Don't miss an extraordinary new chapter in Marvel history! 84 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Me You Love in the Dark (2021 Image) 1RABBIT CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rabbit Comics Edition.

Label #4680145011

Rabbit Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Valentine Pasche. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Jorge Corona. Writer SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool, Strange Academy) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Super Sons, Feathers) follow up their critically acclaimed series MIDDLEWEST with a brand-new haunting tale. An artist named Ro retreats from the grind of the city to an old house in a small town to find solace and inspiration without realizing the muse within is not what she expected. Fans of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman will enjoy this beautiful, dark, and disturbing story of discovery, love, and terror. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 71 GD- 1.8

1" spine tear. Centerfold and 1 additional wrap detached.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Millie the Model in: two untitled stories; "Millie Models..." 4-pager; four untitled 1-pagers; "Millie's Fashion Page" half-pager; and one untitled half-pager (writer unknown). Plus: 2-page text story "The Contest" (creators unknown); untitled My Girl Pearl story; untitled Chili half-pager; and "Chili's Fashion Page" half-pager. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 160 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4711163015

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. Stories by Stan Lee. Art by Stan Goldberg (pencils) and Sol Brodsky (inks). In this issue: "The Phantom Robber!"; "The Battling Beauties!"; "The Show Must Go On!"; and "Her Secret Lover!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 (08/47 to 03/52) 14 GD 2.0

Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 1952 (#45-93) 82 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711163024

Modern Love (1949) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4676912003

Cover by Al Feldstein. Stories by Al Feldstein and others. Art by Bill Fraccio, Johnny Craig, John Sink and Al Feldstein. EC's entry to the romance comics genre, in the early Bill Gaines years. A farmer's son and a coal-miner's daughter have a Romeo-and-Juliet romance while their families are at odds. Mining-company rep Hal is torn between his tribal liaison Grey Fawn and his old flame Monica, in a rare (for its era) tale of interracial romance with early inks by EC legend Johnny Craig. Wealthy girl Toy thinks diver Bob will be easy to win, but he's not impressed by her money or her beauty. Our Families Clashed; The Triangle; A Womans Treachery; Blind Love; Love Must Be Earned! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 46 #4 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 47 #6 FN- 5.5

Water spotting.