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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.

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.

Girls' Romances (1950) 12 GD- 1.8

1 1/2" spine split from bottom. Lateral spine tears. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. As her sweetheart's accusing eyes met hers, she knew that she had been unjustly condemned! Don't miss "My Lost Love"! Also in this issue: "Follow the Stars"; untitled Joan 1-pager; "Make-Believe Romance"; untitled Oddities in Romance 1-pager; "The Forgotten Path"; untitled Carol 1-pager; 2-page Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column; and 1-page poem "The Banks of Doon" by Robert Burns. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Romances (1950) 80 GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

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Featuring: 8 page story "Carnival of Heartache" pencilled by Sy Barry; 7 page story "Panic in My Heart" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Seeing Heart" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 2 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page (title of column changes); 8 page story "The Look in His Eyes" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.10.

Girls' Romances (1950) 159 VF 8.0

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Featuring: 7 page story "Made for Each Other" drawn by Art Saaf; 1 page text story "Ten Things to Never Tell a Boy"; 8 page reprint story "Hold Me, Hold Me" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. (note: hairdos retouched); 8 page story "Love Letters" pencilled by John Rosenberger; 8 page reprint story "Please Don't Hurt Me" (note: hairdos retouched); 1 page Julia Roberts, Romance Counselor letters page; 8 page reprint story "Portrait of an Actress" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs (note: Vince Colletta retouches?). Cover by Don Heck and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

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.

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.

Popular Romance (1949) 25 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Need You" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST and in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Keep 'Mr. Happy"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: Picnic Daze, Fish Fry, The Important Little Things, Work for All" advice page; "Love Must Be Natural"; "Plan a Future Perfect"; "Good-Bye... For Awhile"; "Let's Talk It Over, with Brenda Brant" letters page; "My Trusting Heart"; and "Collect Yourself". "I Wanted to Be an Artist!" comic advertisement from Art Instruction Inc. "Legacy of Love: There's Always a Way to Learn Whether a Girl Marries for Money" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell, illustrations by Ralph Mayo. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Adventures (1949) 3 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Al Hartley and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; Thelma is so set on getting back at the man who broke her heart, she doesnt notice the one who really loves her; Mary learns how the Valentine Ranch got its name; Rich girl Dona meets a man money cant buy. Also, readers send in their personal love stories. I Was My Mother's Rival!; The Shattered Heart; Jealous of a Shadow; Romance on Valentine Ranch; Money Can't Make Marriage; Breaking the Ice; Readers' Romances; Afraid of Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Story (1949 Charlton) 19 FR 1.0

5" cumulative spine split. Water damage. Chew. Staple rust.

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Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Susan decides to romance Elton as a way of furthering the feud between their two families, but she didn't expect to fall for Elton in the process. Nora schemes to get ahead at work, but boyfriend Dick is turned off by her lack of ethics. Obsessing over the lack of available men in her town, Ina agrees to marry Walt - and then she meets handsome sailor Bill. Of Love and Hate; No Way Back; The Celebrity Man-Shortage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romantic Western (1949) 3 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached. Water damage with staining. Staple rust with migration, top staple mostly disintegrated.

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Stories and art by Fred Guardineer and Lynn Randall. For those who prefer romance with a little Southwestern seasoning, Fawcett presents tales of love on the range. Brett wonders if the beautiful but traumatized woman he finds wandering on his ranch is connected with the band of outlaws that just rode into town. Holly from Back East inherits her uncle's sheep ranch, but she also inherits a rogue mountain lion and a surly neighbor, Mike, who just wants to be left alone. Girl of the Purple Sage!; The Stranger's Secret; Owlhoot Romance; The Blacksmith and the Belle. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Romance (1968) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4726567024

Cover by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Stories by Joe Gill? and unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Actress Susan Crayn, whom we've accompanied on a meteoric rise Beyond the Stars, seems very assured of happiness in the arms of her beloved, Miles Conroy...but in a few short hours, her happiness will turn to heartbreak and she will have a..."Heart Without Hope"! Also featuring: "Nothing But Tears"; "His Alone"; and the 1-page story "The Outdoors Type!" Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Secret Story Romances (1953) 15 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4313392002

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 5 #1 (37) GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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#37 on cover; Vol. 5 No. 1 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, George Roussos? and unknown. Featuring: "These Foolish Things"; "I'll Never Set You Free!"; "Just to Be Near Him!"; "The Last Stages of Love"; and 3-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "Another Chance"! Plus: 1-page article "Let's Look Our Best"! Also: 1-page text piece "It's the Little Things"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 7 #5 (65) GD- 1.8

2 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

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#65 on cover; Vol. 7 No. 5 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, John Prentice, Al Eadeh?, Joe Simon? and unknown. Featuring: "The Wrong 'Mr. Right'"! Plus: Each time he took her in his arms, she could see the threat behind his smile. Each time he kissed her, she could almost hear him whispering, "I know your secret, Fran!" Don't miss..."Love Me -- Or Else!" Also featuring "It's a Girl!" and "Sick of Men!" Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale text piece "Work?" And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Just Plain Scents"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.