Hi-School Romance (1949) comic books 1954-1956

Add to cart FR 1.0 $46.00 View scans 5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Stories and art by Bill Draut and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Marcy's new classmates can't let her forget that she's the child of migrant workers, in a story that reveals the social structures of the post-WWII era. Lorna dances to forget being abandoned by her father and swears never to fall for any man, until she meets Larry. Teen Mary weds much older Emil to escape her abusive family, but then she meets handsome Don, who is her own age. Plus a quiz about popularity (that's really about good behavior). Outsider!; Bitter Interlude; Popularity Quiz; I Dared too Often!; Rendezvous; Return to Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $6.00 Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bill Draut and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Ann finds love and friends at an exclusive private school, but feels she must hide her nouveau riche background from new beau Tony. Jeanie runs with a fast crowd in order to be near Biff. Troubled Nancy becomes a kleptomaniac, but Perry helps her realize she can deal with her problems another way. Cover features kids listening to a recording by 1950s singing star Eddie Fisher. Rage of Night; Ashamed to Love; Jane Learns-What Every Girl Should Know About Skin Care; Trapped by Desire; Tempted!; Glamor; I Lied to My Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $130.00 View scans Paper: Light tan to off white Label #2121646003

Add to cart VF 8.0 $110.00 View scans Mild cover and interior oxidation.

Cover art by Al Avison. No Place To Go, art by Bob Powell; After Jean's mother had died, Pop promised he would protect her and he was certain that Bill was after nothing more than Jean's kisses; After the two snuck out to discuss their love, Pop had the police find them. House ad for the current issue of Teen-Age Brides. Love Needs No Alibis; While Steve was twenty-one and working in construction, Vickie was only seventeen and still in high school. House ad for the Harvey line of mystery/horror comics: Black Cat, Chamber of Chills, Witched Tales, Tomb of Terror. Dangerous to Love; Edna had only brought bad luck to the men she loved. Reckless with My Kisses, art by Ray Bailey; Janet had developed a reputation as being "fast and loose" but decided to change her ways by finding a job. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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"Unholy Passion"; Jerry was the boy next door who grew up next to Sue...and was hopelessly in love with her; But Sue had fallen in love with handsome Dave Moran, her father's prize student. "Reunion" text story. "The Charm of You!", art by Warren Kremer; Tips on charm for all situations. "They Called Me Bad," pencils by Bob Powell; Ellen Wilson was a sickly child who didn't do well in school; And even when her health improved she remained an "Ugly Duckling"; So, she took matters in her own hands dressing provocatively, and going further than other girls; That worked for a while with Joe Wilson; until he got what he wanted and dumped her. "Meant for Each Other," art by Tom Hickey; With her father's illness, Meg gives up her social life and help support the family by working as a model at the local dress shop and for artist Greg Davis; Over time, the artist and model fall in love, until he confesses that he is engaged. "Bitter Jest" text story. "Man Trap," art by Ray Bailey; Jeannie Evans had been the class President and the most popular girl in school...until she moved in the middle of her senior year; At the new school, she was alone until she met Ted Keating; While out on a date with Ted, she saw Bob Brennan and his pals come into the soda shop. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $29.00

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Lee Elias, Tom Hickey and John Sink. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Donna falls for trumpet tutor Eddie, but then she meets his girlfriend. Eve isn't sure how she feels about George after he returns from military service to finish high school. Bobby studies dancing to impress Sally, but she feels he's spending too much time with his beautiful dance teacher. I Was an Outcast!; The Taming of a Tomboy; Call Me Cupid; Big Sister; I Loved a Bad Guy!; Can You Trust a Blind Date?; Dancing Date; I Was Nobody's Sweetheart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $42.00 View scans

Cover art by John Sink. Summer Song, art by John Sink; While swimming across the lake, Ginny has a cramp; Luckily, Pete Howard was in a rowboat and saved her. House ad for Harvey's line of romance comics: First Love, Hi-School Romance, Love Problems, and First Romance. No Greater Love, art by Bob Powell; Charlie Thomas had dated May Wilson for several weeks, and was always impressed with her maturity. First Love, art by Tom Hickey; Jackie Lang had always wanted to act, but was also too self-conscious to go on stage; When Allan Brady, the new drama teacher, held auditions, she reluctantly tried out, and won the starring role. Love Without Honor, art by Tom Hickey; Donna Blake was hopelessly in love with Bill Carson, but she was a plumber's daughter and Bill's father, Jeb, was a wealthy land developer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. Nocturne, art by John Prentice; Dede Fleming had spent her life working with Professor Stern to become a concert violinist and was at the peak of her success. Devoted Moments, art by Bob Powell; Louise Dall's father was the owner of a large lumber company having large financial problems; He called her to go to Maine to help and she asked her wealthy fiancé, Brad Walters to come along. House ad for Harvey's upcoming line of romance comics: First Love #57, Love Problems & Advice #36, Hi-School Romance #49, First Romance #36 and True Brides' Experiences #14. Outsider, art by Bill Draut; "Okies" was another name for American gypsies; migrant workers who followed the crops; That was what the Parsons family did, and Marcy hated that life even though Jim, her friend since childhood, encouraged her to dream. I Lied To My Love, art by Al Avison; Ann had "made it"; She was attending Mardsley, one of the most fashionable private schools in the country; But she quickly saw that being there was not enough. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.