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Cinderella Love (1950) comic books

  • Issue #2
    Cinderella Love (1950) 2

    Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Reed Crandall, Ogden Whitney, and Paul Parker. Actually #2 in series, but numbered #11 on cover. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Square Carla hires Jeff to impersonate her made-up boyfriend for her co-workers, but she didn't expect to actually fall in love with him. Door-to-door saleswoman Anne is hired at random by handsome prince Richard to impersonate his fiancee for the benefit of his controlling family, in a story with art by Ogden Whitney. Struggling actress Elaine begins a romance with wealthy Carter, but when she thinks he's compromising her career for the sake of love, she has a tough choice to make. Plus a story by fantasy art legend Reed Crandall, and a look at the real-life Cinderella-style romance of pianist Marion Stein and the Earl of Harewood. The Pianist and the Earl; Shadow of a Dream; Make-Believe Sweetheart; Love Has Two Faces; Love's Impractical Joke; Bitter Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Cinderella Love (1950) 7
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.

    Stories and art by Alice Kirkpatrick¸ Bernard Sachs, Bob Oksner, Fran Matera, Merrylen Townsend and Mike Sekowsky. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this influential romance title. Cara helps Phil get ahead in the architecture firm where they work - or is he just using her? - in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Alice Kirkpatrick. Struggling Sonny finally gets a job singing in the nightclub where she works, but she must impersonate a French singer. Scientists Bruce and Ellen try to find love despite the interference of the scheming Gloria. Design for Loving; Shipboard Romance; Climbing for a Fall; Dream Man; My Heart's Desire; My Secret Yearning; Love Laffs. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Cinderella Love (1950) 13
    • 8.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

    St. John took over publication of this influential romance title, originally published by Ziff-Davis. A tale of mismatched lovers from rich and poor backgrounds reminds Louise's grandmother of another story like that from years before. Eva meets eccentric inventor Peter, but fears that he's a failure like her own father. Screenwriter Bart meets Betty Lou while researching hillbillies for a movie, but when he tells her that, it doesn't go over so well. Yesterdays Secret; Race for Happiness; So You Are Going to Get a Job?; So You Got the Job... Tips on Holding It!; My Prince Charming; The Meaning of the Wedding Veil; The Love I Spurned; Rustic Cinderella. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Cinderella Love (1950) 14
    • Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Bernard Sachs, and Maurice Gutwirth. St. John took over publication of this influential romance title, often pairing it with memorable art by Matt Baker. Maid Betty falls for gardener Larry, who treats her like dirt, but then she meets handsome, wealthy Howard, in a story with early art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Redheaded stenographer Nina is tired of trying to get Barry's attention, and sets out to have an adventure. Flight attendant Donna marries pilot Joe, but an air accident could change everything for them. Caught Between Two Loves; My Patient Lover; Close to My Heart; The Kiss I'll Remember; Promoted to Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #29
    Cinderella Love (1950) 29
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4285221022

    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by George Olesen and others. St. John's influential romance title was noted for its memorable covers by Matt Baker. The romance between foreign correspondents Carol and Roger is jeopardized when Roger is captured by bandits in Romania. After Tom loses the use of his leg in Korea, he doesn't know if he can still marry Meg, in a story that reflects the attitudes of its time. Anne is torn between Pete and Tony, two men in the dangerous field of tunnel construction, but a tunnel cave-in proves to her which one she truly loves. Cover by Baker. Heart on the Mend; Love's Fighting Heart; Deadline for Love; The Wedding Dress; Love Letter to Five Million; Tomorrow Is Ours! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.