True Love Problems and Advice Illustrated (1949 McCombs/Harvey) comic books 1953-1955

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Al Avison, Joe Certa, Mike Peppe, John Sink and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. May falls for her sister's fiancee and he wants her too, but that can't end well. Dot is a private in the Women's Army Corps who meets and falls for another soldier at a USO dance. Redheaded Kitty loves Larry, who loves someone else, but for Kitty it's all or nothing. Sultry pre-Code cover by Al Avison. Stolen Passion; Test of Love; How Can I Win Him Back?; Prove You're a Woman!; Careless Love; Journey to Heartbreak; I Couldn't Share Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Merry-Go-Round Romance," art by Bob Powell; Peggy travels with her fathers small carnival, and is courted by trapeze artist Eric; At one stop, she falls in love with local resident Larry and vows to marry him; Jealous Eric sets the carnival on fire and Larry rescues Peggys father from the flames. "Wrong Way to Love" text story. "A Game of Hearts"; Sociology student Carol takes a summer job in a fish cannery to research the lives of the workers; She hides her identity and romances Tod, trading "kisses for information" about his life and work. "Island of Desire!", art by Jack Sparling; Hal bets his ad agency partner Bret that he can convince hostile secretary Judy to marry him, even though Hal feels marriage is for insecure people only; Hal and Judy are stranded together on an island during a boat trip and eventually fall in love. "10 Seconds to Love"; Air hostess Thelma dates pilot Steve, a "thick-headed stickler for the rules" while in the air; They fall in love and Steve insists they not fly together anymore; Thelma breaks up with him and goes out with wealthy passenger Ronald; Steve takes over as pilot on a flight and puts the plane into a dive, exposing Ronald as a coward. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Joe Certa, and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Kay gives in to passion amid the music and hubbub of the New Orleans jazz scene. Marion finds the man she really loves, but unfortunately, she's already married to someone else. Anne loves Barry, but must first tempt him away from Helen. I Couldn't Resist Him; Color Clues; No Interest In Love; Faithless to My Vows; Slave of Passion; Interrupted Honeymoon; Hair-Do Hints; Sworn to Tempt Him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Mary misses out on love because everyone thinks she's too nice. Betty finds love with a handsome stranger, but he has a dark secret. Nurse Connie loses her professional edge around a handsome patient. Classic nursesploitation cover, possibly by Al Avison. Too Nice For Kisses; Love Problems and Advice; Shattered Dream; Dead End Love; Out of Control; Which Man Shall I Choose?; Dangerous Escapade; Double Heartbreak. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Draut, Joe Certa and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Struggling actress Eve learns that her ambitious ex-friend Claire has designs on her boyfriend Scott. Old-fashioned farm girl Janie is ostracized by her 1950s teen peers, until she meets class clown Lanny, who doesn't care how she dresses. May's dedication to work gets her a stand-offish reputation that undermines her desire to win Bill. My Shattered Love; Second-Choice Husband; Nobody's Sweetheart; Brief Enchantment; Dare I Marry Steve?; I Played for Keeps. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Frustrated country girl Carol goes to New York, and gets caught up in the tawdry world of jazz in smoky nightclubs. Redheaded Claire gets a secretary job that could be her ticket out of tenement life, but boyfriend Tom isn't so thrilled. Gail falls for fisherman Dan, but she's terrified at his dangerous occupation. Sin Town; Can My Marriage Wait?; Crying On the Inside...; Tempted; Storm Warning; Pick-Up; Raw Passion. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"I Stand Accused," art by Bill Draut; Marjorie is tried for the murder of her husband Ralph; All of the witnesses testify to his devotion to her, but Marjorie explains Ralph was "a vicious tyrant, a liar and a cheat!;" He abused her physically and caused her to have a miscarriage; She stabs him to death with scissors and is sentenced to prison for life. "Engagement" text story. "Have I the Right to Marry Him?", art by Tom Hickey; Joyce is engaged to Steve, but she suffers a horseback riding accident and will be unable to have children; Steve says he wants to marry her anyway, but Joyce fears "hes just being noble!"; Readers are asked to send in their advice for Joyce. "Come-On Girl!", art by Bill Draut; Shayne is a shill for Rustys crooked carnival game, flirting with men and encouraging them to lose money; She sincerely falls in love with Bob, but while sailing on his friend Ralphs yacht she decides to dump Bob for the wealthier man. "Nocturne!", art by John Prentice; Dede, a concert violinist, agrees to help stagehand and aspiring composer Greg; They fall in love, but Dedes playing suffers; Her teacher says she has to choose between her career and Greg. "Man-Stealer" text story. "Surrender," art by Bob Powell; Linda has a psychological need for mens affection, rooted in her childhood, when her father abandoned her mother; She meets Bill and falls in love for the first time, but when he is sent away on a long business trip, she relapses into her promiscuous ways, "man after man, date after date." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bill Draut and others. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Redheaded social worker Marion is torn between reporter Rick, who doesn't believe in her work, and down-and-out Steve, who really needs her help. Widow Lisa gets a job singing in her brother-in-law's nightclub, but that life gives her a low opinion of men. Sally thinks she'll be happy if she can just find her birth parents, but her man Cy warns her that may not be the case. My Cheating Heart; Hasty Heart; Jane Learns: What Every Girl Should Know About Skin Care; Tempted; Love Life; Running Wild; Return to Love; Love's Decision! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by John Prentice, Ray Bailey and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. When Frank is assigned to a new city in Texas, wife Jean is unhappy in a new place, lonely and tempted to stray. Faye is caught between boxers Tony and Billy right before their big championship fight. Gypsies Jan and Eva share a secret love, but his marriage to Yolande has already been arranged. Cover by Lee Elias looks like the cover of a romance novel. Without a Past; Scandal-Smeared Love; Must I Forsake Love?; Flames of Desire; Wherever You Are; Two Loves Have I; I Asked for Heartbreak. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by John Prentice, Ray Bailey and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Janet should be overjoyed that cousin Dora is getting married, but she yearns for a man of her own. Peg and Jerry find love on the beach, but he's got a dark secret. Ex-convict Laura creates a new identity to put her past behind her, but lives in fear that boyfriend Hal will find out. Always a Bridesmaid; Break-Up; Can I Make Him Happy?; Midsummer Madness; Love's Return; My Heart's Choice!; Branded! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by John Prentice, Bill Draut and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Fran finds love with Bob, but he's already promised to someone else, forcing them to make a difficult choice. David falls for Pam despite her disfiguring facial scars, but after she has plastic surgery, the dynamic in their relationship is changed. A poverty-stricken woman makes desperate choices. Stolen Love; Engagement Party; Can I Make a Go of It?; Marked Woman; Desperate Gamble; Guilty Love; Ask Peggy Walker; Taking a Chance on Love! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Lee Elias and John Sink. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Carol discovers that her man-crazy friend Arlene has set her sights on her boyfriend, handsome Steve. Nona dreams of a man who will take her away from her puritanical grandparents so she can enjoy life. Debbie is so obsessed with new clothes that she risks losing her beau, Chet. Man Chaser; I Had Wedding Day Jitters; I Was Reckless!; My Bashful Heart!; Clothes Crazy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Lee Elias and others. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Fred and Bob are perplexed by June, who seems to have completely different personalities depending on which one of them she's around. A socially awkward "wallflower" hatches a plan that brings her romance and popularity…in the worst way. Lois tries to help Mac recover his courage and his pilot's license, but first they must clear up some confusion about Bud, the other man in her life. I Was A Wallflower; The Cowboy and the Co-Ed; I Loved A Coward; My Friendly Enemy; Love Is Trust! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Working at her father's gas station in the desert, Betsy meets handsome, tormented drifter Toby, and falls for him as she learns his story. Struggling artist Doris is taken in by wealthy art patron Rodney for all the wrong reasons. College professor Valery must keep her marriage to student Barry a secret, which works fine until Sue comes along. Bittersweet Love; I Won't Cry Anymore!; Intimate Interlude; Can I Trust Him?; Interrupted Honeymoon; My Scarlet Affair!; Broken Love; What I Learned From Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Kim meets a handsome drifter and realizes he's her dream man, although others can't see his freewheeling spirit. Milly and Rita go on a Caribbean cruise to find romance, but Milly meets the wrong man. Talent agent Jerry remakes April into a star, but she falls in love with him in the process. First issue to feature the Comics Code seal on the cover. Betrayed By Beauty; Dangerous Decision; Three's a Crowd in Love; My Route to Romance; I Was a Lovesick Fan. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Somebody Elses Girl; My Silent Love; No Wedding Ring for Me!; My Rival in Romance; Trapped in his Arms; No Love for A Cry Baby!; Make Believe Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Redheaded June shamefully admits she's only dating boring Joe because he's rich. Meg loses the only man she'd ever loved because of one little white lie. Sue enjoys the chase, but rapidly loses interest once she wins a man, and heartbreak follows. Love for Sale!; My Phantom Lover!; Threat to My Love; Should I Give Up My Career for Marriage?; Lovers' Quarrel; Too Good at Love!; My Life Was a Lie; Suspicious of Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Torrid tales of love and heartbreak dressed up as advice to the lovelorn from Harvey. Working at her father's gas station in the desert, Betsy meets handsome, tormented drifter Toby, and falls for him as she learns his story. Struggling artist Doris is taken in by wealthy art patron Rodney for all the wrong reasons. College professor Valery must keep her marriage to student Barry a secret, which works fine until Sue comes along. My Love Didn't Work; I Can't Marry You; Love Flirt; Am I Too Young to Marry?; Jilted Too Often; Reckless Moment. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.