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Young Love (1949-1957) comic books

  • Issue #30
    Young Love (1949-1957) 30
    • 1.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration. Water damage.

    Art by Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, John Prentice and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #30 on cover; Vol. 3, issue #12 in indicia. A tale of love amid migrant farming families features exceptionally poignant story and art. A lady writer's comic creation "Melvin" comes back to haunt her, in an offbeat story. Redhead Jill falls for Walter after sailor sweetheart Mike is lost at sea, in a story featuring Kirby art. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." Easy Prey!; The Way They Met!; Mel-Vin!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Is It The Real Thing?; Learn to Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #63
    Young Love (1949-1957) 63
    Published 1954 by Prize.

    Cover by Bill Draut. Art by Pete Morisi, Bill Draut, Art Gates, Myron Fass, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #63 on cover; Vol. 6, issue #9 in indicia. Sue is torn between her bedridden husband and the man she really loves. College gal Louise goes for shallow football hero Kurt instead of stable Bob. Habitual liar Jane risks losing the man she loves, in a story featuring an image of the main characters actually surrounded by hundreds of floating hearts. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Another Love; Beauty Tips; The Kid Next Door; College Romeo; Lovely Liar; Live a Little; Romantic Free-for-All! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #71
    Young Love (1949-1957) 71
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Art by Ann Brewster, Ted Galindo, Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Part of Prize's influential romance comics line, produced by the studio of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Issue #71 on cover; Vol. 7, issue #5 in indicia. Jen demands that Dave marry her after she adopts orphaned Billy. A bearded pro wrestler sweeps a girl off her feet, literally. A woman doesn't trust her fiance's business sense. At this point in the series, the stories become pretty offbeat for romance comics. Love me or Leave Me; Guessing Game; Easy Way Out; Love That Money!; Romance Rival; Birthday Present. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.