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Brandi Bare Remastered Edition (2023 Joe Pekar) 2C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4599495007

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'C' Edition Variant Cover by Joe Pekar. Story by Joe Pekar and Jeff Outlaw. Art by Joe Pekar. Remastered Edition of the original "Brandi Bare" two-issue series, featuring new art and a few additional pages. The story surrounds the life of our titular character, Brandi, heading off to college and wanting to make new friends. Living on campus and the drama that comes with that, introducing us to new characters, like the Dean of Foreign Studies, (who may, or may not be a witch) and Brandi learning a bit more about herself!

Career Girl Romances (1966) 71 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4307172002

Cover by A. Martinez and Jeannette Elier. Stories and art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tony Tallarico, A. Martinez, Jeannette Elier, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Dorrie is so excited to meet a movie star, she never even notices Pete there next to her. Redheaded Eve refuses to believe the love she found with Peter won't last forever, in a story with early art by future DC artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Plus a pinup of teen idol Bobby Sherman. Stubborn Heart!; Bobby Sherman; One Kiss Is All You Get; Choosing a Career: Modeling!; Love and Learn! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Complete Love Magazine (1951-1956 Ace Magazine) Vol. 28 #1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4637828006

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.

Falling in Love (1955) 143 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Featuring: Contents page pencilled by Liz Berube (as Elizabeth); 6 page story "Pushover" inked by Vince Colletta; 1 page To You -- From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "Bad News!"; 8 page reprint story "My Love Came Back" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.20.

Frontier Romances (1963 I. W. Reprint) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 49 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split with tape. Water damage.

Was it only a game he was playing? Did...did he ever love her? "Shadow of Love" is the cover-featured 8 page story (note: different from story in # 71) pencilled by Bill Draut. Plus: 7 page story "Many Happy Returns"; 7 page story "End of the Rainbow" pencilled by John Forte; 1 page Gems of Destiny story written by Julius Schwartz?; 7 page story "Someone Somewhere" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page text story "According to the Stars." Cover pencils by Bill Draut. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 54 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Against his will, he was forced to watch the girl he had secretly loved all his life -- swept up in his brother's arms! "Rival Hearts" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 7 page story "Never Let Your Heart Say -- Yes!"; 8 page story "Love is a Stranger"; 7 page story "A Day to Remember!" written by Robert Kanigher; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 1 page Lili story "Opportunity Only Kicks Once." Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 83 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping.

Featuring: 8 page story "So Little Time" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Another Broken Heart"; 7 page story "Where Tomorrow Begins" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "The Beginning of the End" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Love Stories (1949) 132 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pieces missing, interrupts art and story. 9" Cumulative spine split (chew).

Featuring: 11 page story "A License to Love" pencilled by John Rosenberger; 7 page story "Love is a Red, Red Rose" inked by Bernard Sachs; 2 page Mad Mad Modes for Moderns story pencilled by J. Pike; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 9 page story "Do Kisses Always Mean Love?" pencilled by J. Pike (splash) and Jack Sparling. Cover price $0.12.

Girls' Romances (1950) 38 GD+ 2.5

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

It was written in her palm -- she would lose the man she loved...to a golden-haired girl! "Fortune's Fool" is the cover-featured 8 page story written by Robert Kanigher. Plus: 7 page story "Sweethearts' Moon"; 7 page story "Escape from Love" inked by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler drawn by Mort Drucker; 7 page story "Forsaking All Others"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Romances (1950) 49 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

She waited breathlessly for Gary to meet her...until her heart froze with the icy truth that..."Love is a Summer's Dream," the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and ? Plus: 8 page story "Almost Paradise" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Tale of Joey" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Where Love Leads" drawn by John Forte and Sid Greene; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Romances (1950) 125 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Her Reputation Ruined Her Love!, inks by Vince Colletta; Janet gets a bad reputation as a teenager, which follows her for several years; Finally she meets a man and falls in love, and he confesses that he did some things in his past that he is also trying to overcome. Love is Only a Dream, inks by Bernard Sachs; Suzanne is still grieving the death of her boyfriend Glenn after three years and doesn't want to fall in love again with persistent Phillip. Mad Mad Modes for Moderns fashions, script by Barbara Friedlander, pencils by Tony Abruzzo. Julia Roberts' Romance Counselor advice column. When Will You Grow Up?, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; Nancy eventually grows tired of her childhood sweetheart Petey and wants the excitement of a new relationship, until she hears that Petey may get engaged to someone else. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Gothic Romances (1970-1971 Dell Publishing) Vol. 1 #3 GD/VG 3.0

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Heart Throbs (1949 Quality/DC) 57 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1995703005

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Cover by Tony Abruzzo & Sy Barry. Stories by unknown. Art by Tony Abruzzo & Sy Barry, Mike Sekowsky & Mike Peppe, Abruzzo & Bernard Sachs and John Forte. She didn't want him to be let in! In fact, she didn't want to see him ever again! Find out why in..."Love Must Be Blind"! Also featuring: "Melody of Spring"; "Kiss Me Goodbye"; and "Now -- But Not Forever"! Plus: 2-page It Happened in Hollywood text article. And: 1-page Daisy's Diary filler "Too Quiet in the Movies"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Horror Sex Tales (1972) Vol. 1 #1 VG+ 4.5

Staple rust. Rust migration.

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Several stories by Edward D. Wood Jr. under various Pseudonyms. Cover price $2.50.

Katy Keene (1949-1961 Archie) 62 GD 2.0

1" spine split from top. Cover detached.

Katy Keene Pinup Parade (1955) 8-25C GD/VG 3.0

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Linda Carter, Student Nurse (1961) 7 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached and cover coming loose at one staple.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. Life and love at a big city hospital! Linda Carter, Student Nurse in: four untitled stories; "Linda's Lovely Fashions" activity page; and "Linda's Heavenly Hair Styles" illo. Plus: 2-page text story "Always a Bridesmaid" (creators unknown), and "Gwen Glitter's Gorgeous Clothes!" activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Love Confessions (1949 Quality) 44 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4266328016

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Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan, Sam Citron and unknown. Featuring "My Sweetheart Was Girl Crazy" starring Bob Darrow, Fran Newton, Joyce Newton and Sally and "I Betrayed My Boyfriend" starring Earl Mason, Kay Winters, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Winters and Tom Mason. Also featuring the reprint stories "No Wedding Bells for Me" (art by Gene Colan) starring Johnny Webster, Myra Evans, Sam Delson, Sandy Evans and Tad Winters and "Too Much Temptation" (pencils by Sam Citron) starring Dick Burton, Grant Lemle, Laurie Durand and Sunny Gordon. Plus: 1-page text story "I Rebelled" starring Eddie, Judy, Madeline Ross and Mrs. Maxwell. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 39 FR/GD 1.5

Back cover ripped in half laterally.

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Cover by Vince Colletta (possibly his first cover art). Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Paul S. Newman and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, J. Makowski?, Paul Reinman, Christopher Rule? and unknown. Featuring: "A Wedding Ring for Wendy!"; "My Love, My Love"; "Small Talk!"; and "The Right Thing To Do"! Plus: 2-page text story "A Chance On Love"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 42 GD+ 2.5

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, Charles F. Miller and unknown. Frank and Lil have both given up show business to get married, but now each one is afraid the other wants to go back because marriage just isn't enough in "Girl Marries Boy!" (Note: Sequel to "Girl Meets Boy" from the previous issue.) Plus: Rita is crushed when Don breaks up with her, but finally realizes that she can love again when Herb comes into her life in "You Alone"! Also: Helen thinks she prefers the macho Mike, but his domineering ways soon cause her to take another look at gentle Joe, who thinks more about what she wants in "Helen's He-Man"! And: A newly married girl resents her mother-in-law's constant presence, but she soon realizes that she needs the older woman's help because she knows nothing about running a household in "The Three of Us!" Plus: 2-page retitled reprint text story "Interlude"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 45 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4332886022

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Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, Matt Baker, Al Hartley and unknown. He'll never know how much she loved him! "Always a Bridesmaid!" will leave a glow in your heart! Also featuring: "My Prince Charming!"; "Heart and Soul"; and "Love on the Rebound!" Plus: 2-page text story "I Found My Love!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lovers (1949 Atlas) 39 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0361580009

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Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Ogden Whitney, Christopher Rule and unknown. He was all she had ever wanted...but he could never be hers! Don't miss..."The Man for Mary Wilson!" with art by Jay Scott Pike. Also in this issue: "Cora" with art by Ogden Whitney; "Good-Time Gal!" with art by Christopher Rule; "The Truth Can Hurt"; and 2-page text story "Love to the Highest Bidder"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel's Voices Pride (2021 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Anka Variant

Paper: White

Anka Variant Cover.

Label #4665284007

Cover by Kris Anka. 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.

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 53 #4 VG/FN 5.0

Modern Romances (1930-1997 Dell Publishing) Magazine Vol. 53 #7 FN- 5.5

My Love (1969 Marvel) 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3732314013

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Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by John Romita. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Tales of love that could be yours! In this premiere issue: "A Boy, a Girl, and My Broken Heart!" with art by John Romita (note: story is a reworking of "She Who Laughs Last" from Teen-Age Romance (1960) #85); "I Dream of Romance!" with art by John Romita; and "Must I Live Without Love?" with art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Plus: Three pages of relationship advice and discussion of the stories in this issue, by Suzan Lane Loeb. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

My Story (1949) 6 FR 1.0

Large missing pieces. Cover detached. Moisture damage.

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Women reveal tales of love and loss. A woman gets a chance at stardom, but soon thinks of the man she left behind; A woman develops a reputation as a man-eater; A couple finds love, but the female half refuses to introduce him to her father. Plus love advice to readers. What Price Hollywood?; I Was A She-Wolf; Revenge In My Heart; I Was Ashamed Of My Dad. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Nellie the Nurse (1945 Marvel/Atlas) 34 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4262841017

Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art and Cover by Howie Post. In this issue: untitled Nellie the Nurse tale with story by Stan Lee; untitled Dr. Dingbat 1-pager; untitled Speedy and Ingy tale with story by Stan Lee; 2-page text story "Ohhh, Fifi!"; three untitled Nellie the Nurse 1-pagers; untitled Nellie the Nurse tale with story by Stan Lee; untitled Nellie the Nurse 1-pager; and untitled Dr. Dingbat tale with story by Stan Lee. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Love Story (1969) 1 CGC 3.0 SS Loeb

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Suzan Loeb on 6/21/25.

Label #4633275001

Cover art by John Romita. --But Oh, My Lonely Nights!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Why Did I Lose You, My Love?, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Romita. We Dare Not Marry!, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Romita. Suzan Says relationship advice by Suzan Lane Loeb, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 11 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4366163016

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Joe Kubert, Hy Rosen, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Department-store clerk Margery dates three men who could help her career, but is in trouble when they find out about each other, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Anne marries handsome farmer Ned after moving to a small town, but soon tires of the life of a farmer's wife. Janet is determined to be a star, but that leaves boyfriend Jed feeling left out, in a story featuring early art by future comics legend Joe Kubert. Cover by Baker. My Rival and Her Weakness; The Worst Mistake a Wife Can Make; I Learned by Trial and Error; Crazy for Love; Playgirl at Work. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Popular Teen-Agers (1950 Star Publications) 8 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4371616001

L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Honey Bunn in No Holds Barred" art by Jay Disbrow; "Toni Gay in The Case of the Fortunate Fiddle" reprinted from Guns Against Gangsters Vol. 1 (1948) #2; "Eve Adams"; and "Midge Martin, Girl Reporter, Smuggle Trouble". "Love Match" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Popular Teen-Agers (1958 Accepted Reprint) 6 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0352419025

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Norman Nodel and Manny Stallman. Archie-style teen comedy, reprinted from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Toni and Butch try horseback riding to improve posture. Honey joins the school baseball team, and proves an even better player than Lefty. Eve gets mixed up with art thieves while vacationing in Italy. Also featuring a hilarious gorilla cover by L. B. Cole. The Showoff Showdown; White Walled Romance; Masquerade Mele; Villains Villa. 32 pages, Full Color.

Romantic Picture Novelettes (1946) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

From The Collection of Jon Berk

Label #1485503002

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Story by Allen Saunders. Art by Ken Ernst and Paul McCarthy. An early precursor to romance comics. The bulk of the issue is taken up with a collection of a Mary Worth strip from 1944. Mary's new tenant, Senora Lisa De Leon, keeps her face hidden under a veil while she undergoes a mysterious treatment from Dr. Karen Ward. But how will the new love of her life feel when her procedure is done? Also featuring pinup photos of movie stars John Hodiak and Alan Ladd, and a one-page Gertie O'Grady gag strip. Romantic John Hodiak; Mary Worth: Doctor Ward's Secret; Gertie O'Grady; Romantic Alan Ladd. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 88 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover pencils by John Romita. A Shoe for Cinderella!, pencils by Jay Scott Pike; when rich Rory Maxwell pursues Mary Lou she can only remember the way he treated her when they were children, and she thinks he's laughing at her all over again. Escape from Loneliness, inks by Bernard Sachs. Lose Your Love, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Exit Love--Enter Heartbreak, pencils by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Venus Books (1950-1956 Star Guidance, Inc) Digest 115 GD- 1.8

2" spine split from top. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

No. 115. 5.25" x 7.5", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Young Love (1963-1977 DC) 59 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Brittle. Near book length tear in cover and multiple wraps (some interior pieces detached).

Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Ann's parents disapprove of her surfer boyfriend, Eddy, but it turns out that Eddy is willing to change himself into someone they will like! Don't miss..."The Truth About Men!" Plus: More tales of young love! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) 186 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Nestor Redondo? Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Was she the wrong age for him? Read..."Mad About the Boy"! Also featuring: "His Kind of Love" and "Rags Is Riches!" Plus: 1-page "Secret Garden of Love Poetry"; "Get Your Man" contest recipes; 1-page article "What to Do If You're a Loser in Love"; and Laura Penn...Your Romance Reporter letters page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.