Comic books in 'Romance', graded by CGC

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.

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Cover by Bernard Baily. Tales of love, heartbreak and reunion from publisher Stanley Morse. Bob marries Ellen, only to find that her mother is a control freak who's trying to get Ellen to be just like her. Bored housewife Linda takes up with bachelor Tom after her husband's job takes them to a desert town. Soldier Jon falls for Pacific islander Lanu despite her unconventional looks. I Knew What I Wanted; My Love Was Dying; Social Climber; Moon Dust; Beautiful One! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Australian Series. Cover by Keith Chatto. Contains a story from "Dream A Romantic Picture" #18.

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Painted cover art. "Strange Honeymoon," art by Lin Streeter; Mike tells Tory hes breaking their engagement because he loves Ginny; Tory fears the humiliation of being jilted, so Mike agrees to marry her, then have the marriage annulled; Ginnys boyfriend Craig and Tory conspire to break Ginnys spell on Mike by making Ginny and Mike jealous. "I Had to Choose," art by Frank Giusto; Diana and Dakin are a husband-and-wife team of radio writers; Diana gets a Hollywood job offer but Dakin does not; he says she can go but "while youre in California youd better get a divorce." "The Kiss She Couldn't Forget," pencils by Al Camy; Marcia has been operating a lighthouse since her fathers death; shes engaged to Coast Guardsman Jeff but prefers the peace and solitude of the island to bright lights and society on the mainland; Replacement lighthouse keeper Hal and Marcia are trapped in the lighthouse together by a storm and Jeff is jealous. "The Other Man in My Heart"; Sharon is the secretary to elderly Mrs. Southworth, and plans to marry her employer's nephew Sydney, even though his touch does "creepy, unpleasant things" to her; Chauffeur Tim disapproves. Sharon learns Mrs. Southworth has lost her fortune and Sydney wont help her; Sharon discovers Sydney has embezzled his aunts money; Tim and Sharon convince him to return the cash. "Strange Honeymoon" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #6; "I Had to Choose" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #61; "The Kiss She Couldn't Forget" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4; and "The Other Man in My Heart" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #62. "For Beauty's Sake: Hair Trimmings..." text article reprinted in "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #64. "Spoiled Sweetheart" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Australian Reprint Series. Cover by Keith Chatto. Contains stories from "Juliette Picture Library" #3.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Sam Cooper, Mario Rizzi, Charles Quinlan Sr., John Costanza, Robert Brice, and Paul Cooper. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Jean must choose between a modeling career in New York, or settling down with the boy next door. Linda drives her boyfriend away with constant demands for attention and controlling behavior. A WAC (female soldier) falls for a handsome pilot while on assignment in Hawaii, but her fiance is still fighting overseas. Particularly nice cover by an unknown artist. The Boy Next Door; Whom Do You Love?; Maid of Honor; Romance at Waikiki; Promised Heart; Withered on the Vine! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "Love Me...", art by Dick Rockwell; Lingerie shop owner Lynden falls in love with Tyler but later thinks her roommate Ginny has stolen him away; Tyler shows up and says Ginny was lying: he only cares for Lynden. "Jealousy Was My Undoing," art by Al McWilliams; Newlyweds Dorothy and Pierre host Pierres old friends Bill and his wife Kitty; Dorothy learns Kitty used to be Pierres dance contest partner and is jealous; Bill and Kitty are later killed in a plane crash. "You'll Come Back," art by John Prentice; Dance team Eddie and Nora audition for a Broadway show but star Delilah insists that only Eddie be hired; When Eddie refuses, Delilah takes them both, but splits up the act. "I Had To Choose"; Business executive Pam is too busy for her friend David, so she asks her assistant Madge to keep him company; Madge sets up Pam with a blind date: David. "I Found My Heart In The Past" text story. "Take Me As I Am"; Office worker Helen meets wealthy Royce at a skating rink; She conceals her working class background from him, pretending to live at the mansion where her mother is employed as a cook. "Unwelcome"; Toms widowed father John returns from Europe with a new wife, Wilma, and her teen-aged daughter, Martha; Tom makes friends with Martha, who grew up in a concentration camp, but he spreads nasty rumors about Wilma. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. She Hated Her Husband!; Elaine married TV repairman Larry while still in high school; 18 months later she hates her life as a mother and housewife; After Elaine goes to the beach with friends and takes their baby along, Larry takes the infant and goes home to his mother. Thrill Seeker, art by Edward Goldfarb; Brenda leaves her small town and would-be suitor Tom for a vacation in New Orleans during Mardi Gras; She falls in love with a costumed man named Andre, but sees him kissing another woman and returns home, disillusioned. The Turning Of The Worm text story by Diane Lowe. I Fell In Love With An Ex-Con, art by Dick Beck; Connie, secretary for the parole board, falls in love with paroled convict Joe, over her fathers objections; Joe disappears after meeting her father and Connie thinks hes rejoined his old gang; When Connie sees Joe in police custody, she fears the worst. My Terrible Confession; Even as a child, Carol had no regard for truth and honesty, and as a department store employee she continues to take credit for work others do; She falls in love with her new boss Bruce, even though he warns her that he can't stand liars; Carol mistakenly wins a store slogan contest, but doesnt admit the error. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Other than the issue #, Romantic Hearts (1951 1st Series) #11 and Romantic Hearts (1951 1st Series) #1 are virtually identical. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. "Rules Of Love"; Fran marries Ben after a brief courtship. 3 years later, the marriage is strained because Fran is possessive and domineering: "I thought I owned him!"; Ben asks for a divorce; hes in love with Nancy; Fran tries to break them up by claiming she has only 6 months to live, but her lie is exposed. "Search For Love," art by Bill Savage; Lynn is hired by lawyer Parks because shes an orphan and he thinks she may be his long-lost daughter; Lynn dates junior partner Larry, but jealous secretary Mona claims Larry is only interested because Lynn might be the daughter of the boss. "My Summons To Love" text story by Ellen Lynn. "I Knew What I Wanted"; Maggi works her way up in business to a management position, but wants a wealthy, high-society husband rather than co-worker Matt. She falls in love with Dale, who meets these criteria, but he says "youre not in my class!"; Matt agrees to tutor Maggi until shes acceptable to the upper-class Dale. Matt and Maggi fall in love, but she refuses to give up on Dale. "Faithless Fiancee"; Jean is engaged to museum archaeologist Bill and finds him somewhat boring; Their wedding is postponed because Bill has to travel to Egypt for his work; Months pass and Jean is lonely, so she accepts an offer from old friend Rita to go on some double dates; Jean meets Rick and falls in love with him and the "never ending merry-go-round" of wild parties, but he doesnt propose. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Ben Brown, and David Gantz. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Bored housewife Martha is swept off her feet when she rents a spare room to famed artist Morgan, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Alice admires husband Steve for becoming a small-town doctor instead of getting a big practice, but in day-to-day life she finds being a doctor's wife almost too challenging. Jilted by Roger, Betty marries his best friend Stan, but what will she do when Roger wants her back? My Guilty Love; Doctor's Wife!; How to Keep Your Husband Happy; My Sister Kate; His Best Friend's Wife. Final issue under this title; series continues as Cinderella Love (1950) #25. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

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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.

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These Fox Giant Comics Editions (25c cover price) contain four remaindered Fox comics, without their original covers. The first page of the first story for each remaindered comic may be missing due to Fox comics often printing the first story page on the inside front cover. Such missing story pages are not considered a defect. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Michel Fiffe, Felipe Smith, Jeremy Whitley, Marguerite Bennett and Katie Cook. Art by Michel Fiffe, Felipe Smith, Gurihiru, Kris Anka and Katie Cook. Cover by David Nakayama. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, CAN THEIR LOVE SURVIVE? ROBBIE REYES/KAMALA KHAN! TYPHOID MARY/KAREN PAGE/MATT MURDOCK! AND MANY MORE SECRET LOVE AFFAIRS... 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Second Printing- Written by Michel Fiffe, Felipe Smith, Jeremy Whitley, Marguerite Bennett and Katie Cook. Art by Michel Fiffe, Felipe Smith, Gurihiru, Kris Anka and Katie Cook. Cover by David Nakayama. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, CAN THEIR LOVE SURVIVE? ROBBIE REYES/KAMALA KHAN! TYPHOID MARY/KAREN PAGE/MATT MURDOCK! AND MANY MORE SECRET LOVE AFFAIRS... 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Elaine takes a job at a South American oil refinery where she hopes to land a wealthy executive, but in spite of her plans she falls in love with Gus, a bush pilot. Days to Remember, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Find-a-Word activity page. David and Eileen Part 1, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen O'Brien meets David Goldman and they quickly fall in love and plan to marry, to the horror of both sets of parents. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Elaine takes a job at a South American oil refinery where she hopes to land a wealthy executive, but in spite of her plans she falls in love with Gus, a bush pilot. Days to Remember, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Find-a-Word activity page. David and Eileen Part 1, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen O'Brien meets David Goldman and they quickly fall in love and plan to marry, to the horror of both sets of parents. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Starlet O'Hara story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet arrives in Hollywood and begins hanging out with Fritzi and trying to get into acting. Moronica story, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Moronica's co-workers play a trick on her by putting a kiss-me sign on the back of her coat. Starlet O'Hara, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Starlet gets a job as Rita Hayworth's stand-in, but Fritzi steals it from her. Captain Marvel Wrist Watch ad. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Tex Blaisdell. Early romance comics with an emphasis on scandal. Tired of living in poverty, Sherry breaks up with Al, who really loves her, to date Andy, who can buy her nice things. Glenda is tempted to date smooth-talking politician Len, even though steady Rex warns her that he's no good. Sandra puts off fiance Bill when new boss Lloyd wants her to work late, but Lloyd has an ulterior motive. Tarnished Kisses; The Man I Couldn't Marry; Her Greater Love; Dangerous Embrace!; Love 'N' Kisses; I Played with Fire. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick, Henry Sharp, Ben Brown, and David Gantz. Early romance comics with an emphasis on scandal. Ex-convict Louise is accused of a theft she didn't commit. Leda is attracted to the shady Russ, but Russ creates trouble for her fiance Pat. Pete comes to Peg's rescue after she gets in too deep with a rowdy crowd. Reformatory Girl; Courage of Love; Misplaced Devotion; Girly Giggles; My Soul in Bondage; Everybody's Sweetheart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Mexican Reprint Series. Reuses cover and material from Young Romance Comics (1963-1975 DC) #150. Art by Win Mortimer and Jay Scott Pike. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Spanish Language.

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Artgerm Collectibles Megacon Exclusive Virgin Cover by Leirix Li. Story and Art by Mirka Andolfo. Paprika is a successful businesswoman, a New Yorker of Italian origin. Job and career consume her, forcing her to neglect her personal needs as well as her friends and family. Her heart is broken from a previous relationship and its consequences, and a rigid upbringing has made her a very introverted person. She wants a romantic relationship, but she doesn't know what she's doing. Not like Dill, a naïve and suave delivery boy with an angelic attitude, handsome, and always surrounded by beautiful women falling for him. He doesn't have a worry in the world, and this makes Paprika very nervous. But he's the guy who could help her with her feelings (and with... sex). Bridget Jones's Diary meets Sex and the City, with a pinch of The Devil Wears Prada in the new international hit by acclaimed creator MIRKA ANDOLFO (UNNATURAL, MERCY). 28 pages, full color. Rated M

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Cover photo features screen legend Marilyn Monroe and Richard Widmark. Sweethearts was the first monthly romance title. Learning she's failed her school exams, Vivian becomes despondent, breaks it off with Mark and thinks her life is over. Nola and Johnny work in the same factory, but Johnny is put off by Nola's ongoing feud with her supervisor. Joyce loves handsome doctor Rod, but he learns she's been lying about being wealthy because she wanted to impress him. I Failed My School Examinations!; The Conniver; The Mirror of Fate; No Love for Liars. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. In this issue: "Falsely Accused" with art by Vince Colletta; "30 Days of Happiness" with art by Colletta; "My Heart Whispered" with art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani; "A Maturer Love" with art by Colletta; and 2-page text story "Age of Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Edited by Eve Preston and Samantha Kirk. Stories by Archie Goodwin, Samantha Kirk, Chuck Lawrence, Ellen Andrews, and Diane Dixon. Art by Jose Casanovas, Guillermo Sanchez (Boixcar) Boix, and Frank Frazetta. Warren magazine aimed at girls, featuring reprinted romance comics from England and Spain alongside the usual dating advice and articles about teen life. A girl wonders if the guy she met at the beach is the one for her; another gal cant stop thinking about the boy she left behind; also, a half-page anti-smoking PSA written by Goodwin, with art by Frazetta. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

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Super Comics reprint. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Carmine Infantino, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Redheaded Betty has become an expert in stealing other women's boyfriends, but that doesn't help when she meets a man she wants to win honestly, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Arlene likes to live dangerously, so she convinces Paul to take her to a nightclub forbidden by the college regulations. Edythe gets a job as a stand-in for a movie star, but her scheming threatens her attempts at romance and her livelihood, in a story with early art by future DC artist and editor Carmine Infantino. Two-Timing Got Me in Trouble; I Tried to Win Love with Lies; Caught!; My Blind Date Wanted Thrills; The Scandal I Had to Confess; I Was Too Easily Persuaded. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bernard Sachs and others. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Chuck is worried about what Pat will do while he's overseas with the military. Joan is working as a tutor for wealthy Barbara, and falls for Barbara's goofy brother Jack. After her father's death, Margaret resists the efforts by her stepmother Anna to curtail her wild dating life and move to New York. Stunning beachwear cover by Baker. No Trust in My Love; I Wanted a Good Time; My Lesson in Love; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; Someone to Look Up To; The Man I Really Wanted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Bobbie marries young but isn't ready to give up being a kid just yet, even after she has a baby, in a story with art by Baker. Jeanie starts dating soldier Bob to prove to Jeff that she is grown up. Dorothy enjoys playing the field, until she falls for Slim, who's also playing the field, in a story that may be the work of pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. I Had to Be Tamed; I Had to Live and Learn; Kid Sister; Caught in a Triangle at a Resort Hotel; Discarded Sweethearts Are an Easy Mark!; Love Came Last; First Aid for a Broken Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Bill Draut, and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Taking shelter in a model house during a storm, teens Rick and Ella get to act out what married life would be like. Ed's sickly mother manages to take over his life, distressing his new wife, redheaded Jean. Bonnie is eager to marry Steve, but then wonders why they have no money even though he works late every night. Cover may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Unfit to Manage; Doormat Wife!; Bride of the Month; Dollhouse Bride; The Baby's Room; Too-Perfect Marriage!; Never Leave Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano and Ray Osrin. Stories and art by Leon Winik, Warren Broderick, S. Finocchiaro and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Widow Gina tries to lose her sorrow in wild living, but then she meets old high school chum Charlie and has second thoughts. Joyce likes partying with Speedy, who looks like Jimmy Olsen's sleazy older brother, while her father tries to cover for her with straight-arrow Mat. Stella wants to forget her ex, boxer Rocky, but it's hard to do when he's fighting for the championship on TV. Close Call!; My Selfish Heart; Night of Reckoning!; I Must Have Been Crazy; Love Wins a Decision!; Everybody's Sweetheart. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The fantastic (and unfortunately uncredited) Good Girl cover art for this issue was repurposed from My Desire #34 (sometimes listed as My Desire #4) with altered dialogue, making the scene a bit more salacious. Stories and art by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lola is contemptuous of her friends' make-do marriage plans, and sets out to find a wealthy husband. Nurse Ginny falls for Carl, the handsome doctor she works for, but hypochondriac Sandra wants Carl's attention for herself. Helen enjoys walking in the rain and brooding over her loneliness, but that's how she meets handsome Tod, who comes to her aid when she twists her ankle. Plus a romantic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson in comics form. Fast Track for Love; A Savage in Love; Romance; The Price I Paid; None But the Lonely. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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The fantastic (and unfortunately uncredited) Good Girl cover art for this issue was repurposed from My Desire #34 (sometimes listed as My Desire #4) with altered dialogue, making the scene a bit more salacious. Stories and art by Leon Winik and Ray Osrin. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lola is contemptuous of her friends' make-do marriage plans, and sets out to find a wealthy husband. Nurse Ginny falls for Carl, the handsome doctor she works for, but hypochondriac Sandra wants Carl's attention for herself. Helen enjoys walking in the rain and brooding over her loneliness, but that's how she meets handsome Tod, who comes to her aid when she twists her ankle. Plus a romantic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson in comics form. Fast Track for Love; A Savage in Love; Romance; The Price I Paid; None But the Lonely. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Mike Peppe, Vince Colletta and Nick Cardy. Reprints. In this issue: "Stars in My Eyes" with art by Toth and Peppe from New Romances (1951 Standard) #17; "Wrong Way to Happiness" with art by Colletta from Thrilling Romances (1949) #24; "Heart Divided" with art by Toth and Peppe from Thrilling Romances (1949) #22; and "Chained to My Past" with art by Cardy from Intimate Love (1950) #20. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by unknown. Art by Alex Toth, Mike Peppe, Vince Colletta and Nick Cardy. Reprints. In this issue: "Stars in My Eyes" with art by Toth and Peppe from New Romances (1951 Standard) #17; "Wrong Way to Happiness" with art by Colletta from Thrilling Romances (1949) #24; "Heart Divided" with art by Toth and Peppe from Thrilling Romances (1949) #22; and "Chained to My Past" with art by Cardy from Intimate Love (1950) #20. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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Photo cover. "Marriage for Spite"; Edna flirts with other men to make her boyfriend Johnny jealous, and he finally breaks up with her as a result; When she hears hes dating Laura, Edna goes out with Lewis in revenge, and agrees to marry him to one-up Johnny. "Bargaining for Happiness"; Kathy, who lives with her family in a shabby section of town inhabited mostly by poor railroad workers, becomes engaged to her boss Dick, the son of a wealthy businessman. "Heartbreak House"; Adria wins a house in a contest; Architect Keith asks to lease it from her, and Adria helps him find a lot and furnish and decorate the house; She falls in love with him, then learns hes engaged to Gloria and plans to marry her and live there. "Marriage Insurance" text story. "Corsage of Heartaches"; Lucy and her fiancé Ivan jointly inherit the plant nursery where they work; According to the will, the nursery is to be split between them, and at the end of 3 months, whoever has made the most money gets the whole business. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Lily Renee, and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. Elaine falls for Paul on vacation, then follows him back to Nebraska to marry, but his small town gives her the cold shoulder, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Waitress Joy falls for mechanic Brad, but Brad has a secret he's hiding from the cops. Faye inherits her grandmother's farm, along with the rumors of buried treasure and the treasure-hunting neighbor who come with it. Gorgeous good-girl cover from the inimitable Matt Baker. Grant City Versus Elaine Trent; When Dreams Come True; No Greater Love; Girl of Deceit; The One Flaw in Our Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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NOTE: #9 on cover, but this is actually #2 for the True to Life Romances series. -L. B. Cole cover. "No. 9" on cover. All stories reprinted in Confessions of Love (1953 Star Pulbications) #11. In order of appearance: "Stardust Can Blind You" script by Kenneth William Fitch, art by Manny Stallman; "Farewell to Love" art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth; "Deadline for My Heart" art by Norman Nodel; and "Love's Crash Landing". "Heartbreak in the Village" text story. Indicia states "True-To-Life Romances". 36 pages. Full color. Cover Price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Ken W. Fitch, Jay Disbrow, Louis Zansky and Wally Wood. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. After many letters to her beau Dan, stationed overseas, Toni finally decides to tell him the truth. Helen must choose between secret romance with Alan, whom she loves, or a public relationship with Theo, a man she tolerates, in a story with art by comics legend Wally Wood. Socially awkward redhead Linda sheds her glasses and becomes a sought-after beauty, but still can't win the man she loves. Take Back Those Words; How Cruel My Love; I Gave My Heart to One Man; I Waited for the Man I Love; My Empty Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Sexy redheaded Hilda tempts a fellow soldier to break regulations, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story has a woman admit that she loves soldiers who've been decorated, even if that makes her a "medal chaser." Detailed cover by Baker is practically a story by itself. I Went AWOL from Love; Off-Duty and Out of Bounds; No Rules for Me; I Had to Pay the Piper; I Was a Medal Chaser. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Tired of being "good," a woman seeks thrills with a soldier, but soon has regrets, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story has Pat trying to break up Bill's romance with his girl back home, but it's a stunt she's tried before. War correspondent Janice is torn between Frank, her sweetheart back home, and Jack, the soldier she's profiling on the front lines in Korea. My Basic Training for Romance; The True Love of a War Correspondent; Road to Disgrace; I Was the Roving Kind; I Made False Promises; I Was a Girl on the Rebound: I Plunged into Trouble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Thorne, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Gloria's redheaded bad-girl buddy Karen convinces her to pick up a soldier, but that turns into a nightmare, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Nancy works in a defense plant, but tries to hide her blue-collar job when she starts dating wealthy Ted. An Army wife with time on her hands makes a life-changing mistake, in an early story by another good-girl art legend, Frank Thorne. Another gorgeous cover by Baker. I Was a Soldiers Pickup; Whirlwind Romance; Anything for Money; I Was a Furlough Flirt; What My Husband Didnt Know. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Frank Sieminsky and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. A woman struggles to be true to her overseas sweetheart after she meets Bob, in a story with art by Baker. Working on the military base in post-WWII occupied Germany, Pat decides to see if she can woo soldier Jack away from his Stateside wife. Nancy falls for Jim, even though it means losing Ralph, but Jim has Elaine waiting for him. Trapped by False Love; Sweethearts for Convenience; Kiss in the Dark; Deserter Wife; Trapped by the Truth; Love Diary of a G-Girl Overseas. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Ben Brown, and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Cynthia is going through hard times after her father's death leaves the family penniless, and then she meets soldier Mike at a dance. Sheila is torn between boy next door Tom and soldier Jack, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Jane hits the nightclubs after her husband Allan is recalled to active duty. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. After the Honeymoon; The Boy Next Door; That "Dear John" Letter; Correspondence Club; Career Wife; Comedy Column. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $795.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more Extreme side edge crack, 5" or longer. Label #2021670019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($23.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Dana Dutch, Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Kay and Bill get married on a game show while he's on furlough, then must deal with their families' reactions. Claire doesn't know how to tell hometown steady Bart about her soldier boyfriend Steve, until Steve comes back from overseas on a surprise furlough. Nurse Lynn isn't meeting the right men at the hospital, so she enlists in the Navy. Plus a story with early art by future Marvel artist Jim Mooney. And a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. Marriage on a Dare; Wayward Girl; I Thought I Was Manproof; Correspondence Club; Navy Nurse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.