Comic books 1953 w/ month not specified

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Nina Albright and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Ellen tells her friends she has a boyfriend in Canada, hoping to make Terry jealous, but soon her girlfriends want all the details, in one of several stories this issue by early female comics artist Nina Albright. When her friend Diana breaks up with Jim, the star quarterback, Patty sees her chance. Lois dates older guy Ken, but jokes about their age difference drive them apart. Make-Believe Sweetheart; Man on the Rebound; Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; They Said He Was Too Old; Pictures for My Love; I Lied for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Nina Albright, Ric Estrada and Hy Rosen. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Sue, Carole and Ann rent a cottage at Star Lake so they can get away from work and meet boys, but when Sue starts hanging out with bad boy Roy, her friends are concerned about her reputation. Sexy Shelley is already in trouble at school for breaking curfew, and then she meets bad boy Kenny, in a story with art by early female comics artist Nina Albright. Beautiful Julie signs up as a stewardess on her dad's yacht to be near first mate Miles, but soon finds herself being wooed by wealthy Neil. Looking for Trouble; I Majored in Romance; Too Young to Know; The Graduation Prize; My Heart Was Adrift. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Two-fisted Herb and fast-talking Tom keep Nina safe in her rough neighborhood, but what happens when she must choose between them? Pretty Madge flirts to get what she wants, until she meets Brad, and learns her reputation has preceded her. Ginny falls for carnival huckster Thorne, and he leads her happily into the "carny" lifestyle. Secretary Jane secretly loves co-worker Larry, but he's engaged to the boss's spoiled, domineering daughter. Cover by Baker. Fighting for My Love; My Forbidden Kisses; I Was a Carnival Come-On Girl; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; My Dance with Danger; I Was Only Guilty of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Mort Drucker, Ric Estrada, Dana Dutch and Arthur Peddy. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Ruth is torn between new love Bayard and old flame Ralph, who has just returned to town, in a story with very early art by MAD Magazine legend Mort Drucker. Janice finds her reputation ruined after an annulled marriage, in a story with art by Baker. Louise ditches steady Rod when old high-school crush Bill comes back to town. Cover by Baker hints at scandal. I Wanted Life-Long Thrills; The Kisses I Couldn't Forget; Without a Conscience; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; Too Young to Wed. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada, Dana Dutch, Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Fran craves excitement, so she dates bad boy Jerry, but a stolen-car charge is more excitement than she wanted. Trailer-park gal Pam tells new beau Adam that she's the grandchild of wealthy Mrs. Easton, unaware that Adam actually is Mrs. Easton's grandchild. College coed Rhoda ignores Frank to date bad boy Len, but Len's reckless driving gets them in trouble. Plus a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Cover by Baker. My Foolish Heart; Ruled by Hate; Flirtation on Wheels; My Only Way Out; My Rival Hid her Weakness; Beware My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ric Estrada, and Bill Ely. Love and scandal from St. John, with plentiful art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Vicki dates larcenous bad boy Wally and winds up in the news after he gets caught, in a story with art by Baker. Jimmy tries to woo Marge with offers to pay for their class trip, but she knows the money is stolen. After Vera's fiancee Robin loses his family fortune, she decides to go into modeling, but that's not as easy as it sounds. Cover by Baker. Notorious Woman; Love on Thin Ice; Love Cant Be Dishonest; 4 Years to the Altar; His Heart on My Sleeve. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Skirmish with Death," art by Mel Keefer; Monty Hall tells another marine the story of "Cry-Baby Joe" as a lesson in not being scared. "The Wild Tiger Hunt," art by Mel Keefer; Monty Hall, Canarsie and Tex travel to a native village to attend Yang's wedding. Afterward they kill a tiger that has been attacking the village. "A Couple of Real Pals" text story. "Shore Leave Can Be Murder!", art by Mel Keefer; Canarsie, on shore leave, fights a mob trying to shake-down Jud Worth. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Intimate Novel Series Book 30 - Written by Jack Hanley. When young Gay Leslie runs afoul of a marijuana scandal she runs off with a carnival show as a ballyhoo girl. Soon in her innocence she succumbs to the sweet talk, and gorgeous body of the shows strong man, Apollo, who reveals himself to be a jealous, brute, forcing the girl to be the Carnival's stripper and ever deeper acts of degradation. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Text only. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by L. B. Cole and others. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. A movie "mongol" causes trouble for jungle hero Jo-Jo during a film shoot, featuring a new good girl-gorilla splash page by L. B. Cole that's even better than the cover. Twisted fiends capture Jo-Jo and force him to fight in their savage gladiatorial games. Jo-Jo goes deep-sea diving, in a bizarre tale with some good-girl and bondage art. Also featuring a vintage ad for boogie-woogie lessons ("If You Can Play Piano at All, You Can Play Boogie-Woogie!"). Terrific cover with bondage elements by L. B. Cole. Jo-Jo: The Image of Horror; Jo-Jo: Gladiators of Gore; Jo-Jo: Talisman Pearl. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. An ivory hunter gets his comeuppance while seeking a fabled white elephant. Millionaire adventurer Rick Richards is targeted by a village shaman after killing a black lion. A mysterious multi-faced idol brings terror to the jungle of Jo-Jo, Congo King. Good-girl cover with bondage elements by L. B. Cole. Nigah: Savage Titan; Tropical Topics; Rick Richards: Evil Killer!!; Jungle Nightmare; Jo-Jo, Congo King: Tusks of Terror. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Bob Webb. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Jo-Jo's mate Tanee is accused of murder, and Jo-Jo must use strange modern technology to prove her innocence. Jo-Jo, Congo King rescues a woman from a gorilla attack and agrees to escort her through the jungle. Revolt of the Jungle Monsters; Tropical Topics; Jo-Jo, Congo King: Terror Trail; Jungle Poison; Jo-Jo, Congo King: Death Traveller. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Matt Baker. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Tarzan-like Torga learns the legendary guardian of the ancient temple is a triceratops, featuring some great dinosaur art by Jay Disbrow. Jungle hero Jo-Jo investigates the mysterious shootings tied to The Disappearing Bullets. A cult leader commands his trained gorilla to capture Rulah, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Dandy wild-animal attack cover by L. B. Cole. Torga: The Terrible Zunga; Jungle of Death; Jo-Jo: Bullets of Terror; Rulah: Death's Grim Reflection. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Terry and the Pirates Canada Dry Magazine Ad (1953). A full page ad featuring artwork by Milton Caniff. Advertises a free comic book with each carton of Canada Dry Ginger Ale. (See Terry and the Pirates Canada Dry Premiums for these promotional items). 10.25-in x 14-in., FC

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"Hot Shot Charlie Flies Again." These promotional 36 page comics were free with the purchase of a carton of Canada Dry (stapled to cartons; staples or staple holes are normal). All three featured a full-length Terry and the Pirates adventure, plus a pin-up of a different character on the last page of each. #1 features a pin-up of two-fisted adventurer Terry Lee. Published by Harvey Publications, Inc., New York, 1953 Printed in U.S.A. 7.5-in. x 3-in., 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 2nd printing circa 1980s exists and is easily confused with the original.

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"Forced Landing." These promotional 36 page comics were free with the purchase of a carton of Canada Dry (stapled to cartons; staples or staple holes are normal). All three featured a full-length Terry and the Pirates adventure, plus a pin-up of a different character on the last page of each. Published by Harvey Publications, Inc., New York, 1953 Printed in U.S.A. 7.5-in. x 3-in., 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 2nd printing circa 1980s exists and is easily confused with the original.

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"Dragon Lady in Distress." These promotional 36 page comics were free with the purchase of a carton of Canada Dry (stapled to cartons; staples or staple holes are normal). All three featured a full-length Terry and the Pirates adventure, plus a pin-up of a different character on the last page of each. #3 features a sharp pin-up of the exotic beauty known as The Dragon Lady. Published by Harvey Publications, Inc., New York, 1953 Printed in U.S.A. 7.5-in. x 3-in., 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 2nd printing circa 1980s exists and is easily confused with the original.

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Art by Art Bartsch and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Mighty Mouse attends a Halloween party in disguise, but a cat witch is prepared for him with a poisoned apple. The Claw captures Mitzi, and forces her to sing torch songs at a dive bar for mouse sailors (!). Heckle and Jeckle get chased by cops for peddling their wares in the city park without a license. Evil Rides the Skies; Dinky: The Picnic Stowaway; Mystery On the Waterfront; Heckle and Jeckle: Super Salesmen; Gandy Goose: The Artful Dodger. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Art Bartsch and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. A vacationing Mighty Mouse saves a family of castaway mice when they drift onto an island of cannibal cats. Heckle and Jeckle decide to raid the larder of Little Red Riding Hood's Grandma, but they find the wolf has gotten to Grandma's cottage first. When Mitzi's prospector uncle discovers uranium, The Claw takes Mitzi hostage, forcing quick action from Mighty Mouse. And a vintage PSA on polio precautions, a real signpost of its era. Sourpuss Buys a Gift; Mighty Mouse: The Swiss Cheese Family Robinson; Gandy Goose: The Wild Game Hunt; Heckle and Jeckle: A Visit to Grandma's; Mighty Mouse: Prospecting For Trouble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Art Bartsch, Reuben Timmins and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Mighty Mouse's foe The Claw seeks the lost tomb of King Tutmouse of the Mousetecs, to find a legendary potion of strength. Heckle and Jeckle hitch a ride with two desperate criminals on the run. Rudy and Hardtack see an afternoon of insect collecting as a chance to play practical jokes on Dinky. Mighty Mouse: Secret of the Ages; Gandy Goose: Picnic Problems; Dinky: What's Buzzin' Cousin; Heckle and Jeckle: The Hitchhikers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Tony Tallarico and others. Movie cowboy Tex Ritter tames the West with his six-guns, his horse White Flash and his dog, Fury. Tex investigates when the town of Dover suddenly goes quiet, and learns that the "hidden fortress" has become a bandit encampment, in a two-part story. Buffalo Bill connives a free trip on a train, but then he brags about it to the wrong person. Tex helps ranchers fight back when a cruel cattle baron begins a campaign of murder and price-gouging. Horse Thieves; The Hidden Fortress: The Bandit City; Loonie Les: He's Dynamite; Death in Solitary; Buffalo Bill: The Train Ride; The Evil Reign of the Cattle Baron; The Coward's Treachery; The River of Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milt Hammer and others. Movie cowboy Tex Ritter tames the West with his six-guns, his horse White Flash and his dog, Fury. Tex seeks the truth about a stagecoach ambush when all the passengers disappear. John tries to frame his brother Bill for his wife Mary's murder, but Tex is already on his trail. But even Tex is mystified when it turns out Mary is not who they thought she was, and is still alive. Gunslick Stranger; The Perils of the Prairie Ranger; Loonie Les Leaves Us Cold; Pinto Pete: A Wooden Anniversary; Buffalo Bill: The Horse Brigade; Hammer Head: A Bashful Critter; Whiz Banks: Big Talk. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milt Hammer and others. Movie cowboy Tex Ritter tames the West with his six-guns, his horse White Flash and his dog, Fury. Tex is outnumbered when he tries to keep outlaw "Honest Barton" from stealing the mayoral election in Mesa City. Tex offers to trade hotel rooms with a superstitious man, but he didn't know that outlaws were planning an ambush for Room 13. Plus, Bobby joins a group of air-rifle enthusiasts, in a vintage PSA for air-rifle safety. Midnight Gunman; The Ballot Box Riddle; Buffalo Bull: The Light That Didn't Fail!; Bobby's Bull's-Eye; Hammer Head: The Winner!; Whiz Banks: A Big Fish!; The Evil Eye in Room 13. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Movie cowboy Tex Ritter tames the West with his six-guns, his horse White Flash and his dog, Fury. Tex tries to help the owners of the new stagecoach line keep the railroad from coming through their town and ruining their business. Buffalo Bill sets out to become the laziest hand on the ranch to win a contest, but he'll have to work pretty hard to do it. Tex tries to intervene in the land dispute between a rancher and a tannery. Trail Boss; Stagecoach to Danger; Pinto Pete: Some Reference; Bobby's Loonie Les: It Figures; Buffalo Bull: The Lazy Man's Lazy Man. Final issue published by Fawcett; Charlton took over the series with issue #21. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st Printing - "The Slave Ship" (Originally titled "The Long Black Schooner") by Emma Gelders Sterne. Men, women, boys, girls - all are chained together on the slave ship Amistad. Only yesterday they were free in their lovely African villages. Then, slave catchers kidnapped them, and are taking them across the seas to be sold. But Cinque, their leader, has an iron file...On the night of June 30, 1839, the slaves cut their chains and take over the ship. Here is the true story of a breathtaking and little known event in American history. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 188 pages, B&W, text only.

2nd or later printing - "The Slave Ship" (Originally titled "The Long Black Schooner") by Emma Gelders Sterne. Men, women, boys, girls - all are chained together on the slave ship Amistad. Only yesterday they were free in their lovely African villages. Then, slave catchers kidnapped them, and are taking them across the seas to be sold. But Cinque, their leader, has an iron file...On the night of June 30, 1839, the slaves cut their chains and take over the ship. Here is the true story of a breathtaking and little known event in American history. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 188 pages, B&W, text only.

Copy with original 3-D glasses. Three Dimension Adventures (of Superman) 1953 original edition. Stories include "The Man Who Stole the Sun," "The Origin of Superman," and "The Man Who Bossed Superman!" NOTE: There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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No 3-D glasses with comic. Three Dimension Adventures (of Superman) 1953 original edition. Stories include "The Man Who Stole the Sun," "The Origin of Superman," and "The Man Who Bossed Superman!" NOTE: There is a 1990s era reprint edition of this comic. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Photo cover. "Chance For Happiness," pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; An immigrant bride comes to the U.S. to be with her ex-G.I. husband, but must deal with the disapproval of her father-in-law. "Out of the Frying Pan" one-page story; Cautionary tale about lying to a potential romantic partner. "Magic of Love," art by Art Saaf; Bookish sister Pinky falls in love with her glamourous sister's boyfriend. "Call Me Darling" text story by Margaret Isbell. "How Cosmetics and Jewelry Began," art by Vernon Greene; Short comparison of "primitive" culture origins of using body paint and jewelry, leaping to modern day illustration. "Take My Heart," art by Vince Colletta; Jane Tyler escapes small-town life, moving to work in Washington D.C. and to find a sophisticated husband, only to meet a small-town doctor. "And Nothing Can Be Done About It" one-page story, art by Paul Robinson; Eddy tries unsuccessfully to get "Angel Stuff" to go out with him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

5" x 7.25", 136 pages, text only.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Dick Van Buren, and Bob Lubbers. Tip Top Comics presented color reprints of United Features newspaper comic strips. After he escapes from the pirates, Tarzan is pursued by the pirate captain Limey. Limey's pirates try to board his ship, and the battle is engaged. Plus Nancy strips by Ernie Bushmiller. Nancy; Strange as It Seems; How it Began!; The Captain and the Kids; Stamp Tips; Tarzan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Dick Van Buren, and Bob Lubbers. Tip Top Comics presented color reprints of United Features newspaper comic strips. Tarzan gains a new ally, Toll, and a new enemy, the pirate king Aved. Tarzan devises a hobbit-like plan to invade Aved's island fortress by concealing men inside of floating barrels. Nancy likes ice-cream cones, so she decides that all of her food should be in the form of ice-cream cones. Nancy; Strange as It Seems; How it Began!; Divot Diggers; The Captain and the Kids; Stamp Tips; Tarzan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Wonder Books - 713. Hardcover, 6.5" x 8", 20 pages, full color

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1953 Edition. 6.75" x 9.75", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Feeling neglected by her doctor fiance, Miss Bedford allows herself to be tempted by another man. Redheaded Jackie wants to marry handsome Bob, but not if his overbearing mother has anything to say about it. I Was Tempted; Glamour Cues; His Conflicting Love; My Right to Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Pete Morisi. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jenny loves Larry, but jealous Lance plots to drive them apart with help from blonde femme fatale Guilda. Redheaded ex-convict Sally is innocent, but as far as her town is concerned, she's guilty. Perry and Janet find their incipient romance scuttled when they become involved in a scandal and the whole town hears about it. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on posture for readers. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Gambled With Love; Charm Tips: Don't Be a Slouch; I Was Branded; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Wealthy Martin marries Jennie, who is half his age, but then suspects her of fooling around with a younger man. Redheaded Julia longs for a sign from Harry that he shares her feelings. Through a misunderstanding, Steve thinks Cathy was dating her as a prank. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips for readers on achieving "kissable hands." Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Longed for Love; Cues: For Kissable Hands; My Heart Was Branded!!; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. After a car accident, doctor Ralph reflects on how Jenny wound up under his care. Redheaded Tina schemes to steal John away from his wife Helen, but then has second thoughts. A couple's commitment is tested by a new arrival. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on makeup for readers. His Undying Love; Charm Cues; My Stolen Romance; Love Finds a Way. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Ray loves Nora, who only treats him with contempt, but Lily secretly loves him for who he is. Larry calls off his engagement with Beth after he thinks she was caught kissing George. Redheaded Ellen is restless because fiance Jimmy has to work all the time, but when he postpones their wedding again, it's the last straw. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice for readers. True Love Triumphs; Charm Tips; Two-Time Lover; In a Hurry for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Love of My Life" art by Jay Disbrow; "Man of My Dreams.."; and "Two in Love.." retitled and reprinted from "My Traitorous Heart" in My Great Love (1949) #1. "Heart's Desire" and "For Girls Only! I Want a New Face" text articles reprinted from My Secret Story (1949) #26. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 1 - 1953 Edition. 6.5" x 8.5", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Travel with the Joneses Around Famous Williamsburg (1953) is a promotional comic book distributed by Dodge Motor Company. Follow the Joneses as they travel to Williamsburg to see famous historical sites. Also learn how to be safe around electricity. 16 pages, full color, newsprint, 7-in. x 5-in.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. In the first of a series of What Would You Do? stories, Marge considers whether to break up with her convict boyfriend John, and readers are invited to supply the answer. Alice learns that her roommate Jackie has stolen money from her to buy a new gown for a dance. Edith falls in love with her coach, in a roller-derby story. But when she learns he's involved with another player, she decides to take action in the rink. Sure to Win; Troubled Memories; Sleep Well, My Beloved; What Would You Do?; I Played with Fire; Stealing What I Wanted; Sweet Revenge! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Early romance comics that include noirish tales of melodrama, scandal and deceit. Lynn doesn't want fiance Chris to know she's an ex-convict, but then a man from her past turns up for blackmail. Cop Dave discovers that his new girlfriend Nancy is a cat burglar when he catches her in the act, in a story that invites the reader to supply the ending. Jim and Nora must decide if they want to continue their relationship after they learn that he has four months to live. The Shadow of My Past; She Led Two Lives; I Got What I Deserved; Love Always Wins; Four Months to Live; My Secret Decision. 32 pages, 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.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Bob Brown, Dave Gantz, Hy Rosen, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Dana Dutch. Torrid tales of romance from St. John, with great covers by Matt Baker. This issue is a 100-page special, made up of remaindered romance comics from St. John; issue contents may vary. Sisters Beth and Holly compete for Jim's affections, in a story with art by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Since childhood, Kay has been torn between Andy, who grows up to be a lawyer, and scofflaw Terry, who goes into petty crime. Peggy loves both reform-school teen Bill and football star Griff, but there's bad blood between Griff's and Bill's families. Hotel Week-End; The Sisters; Erring Husband; Romance by Blackmail; Trouble's Daughter; My Temper Was My Guide; I Was a Good-Time Nurse; Broken Date Delusion; For the Love of Mike; Girl on the Loose; My Dates Were Free Trials; A Fool for Him!; Love Can't Be Perfect; Heartless! 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.