ROM comic books issue 14

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Dave Cockrum cover. Rom sits and contemplates his growing affections for Brandy Clark. That is until he is attacked by the Mad Thinker and his Awesome Android. Meanwhile, Brandy prepares for her and Steve's wedding, but she can't help but notice subtle changes in her husband-to-be. Plus, a back-up tale of sorrow and loss featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. Introducing the Spaceknights Starshine and Terminator. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by Bernard Baily and others. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Migrant worker Artie gets a job digging an underwater tunnel, but when he falls for Bonnie, her Uncle Joe protests, in a rare story narrated by the male character. Co-workers Vicki and Lee love each other, but Vicki's unethical business practices may drive them apart. Dance teacher Debby loves jockey Jackie, but she doesn't want to be seen in public with him because she's both taller and shallower than him. Wedding Present; The Cheat!; No Love, My Dear; Little Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Lee Elias. "Cry For Love," art by Bob Powell; Diane spent her after-school hours slaving for her aunt, helping her run the local boarding house; One night, while out for a walk to "get some air" she wandered to the train station and saw a man fall from a train; Rushing to his side, she finds he is very sick, and begs the station master to let her take him to the railroad shack; Diane nurses the man to health and learns that he is really Pete Harvey, former middleweight boxing champion. "Reckless Romance"; When Betty joined the flying club, she had no idea that she would fall for Dick Wilkins, the flight instructor, or be such a bad pilot; She was determined to learn to fly just to please Dick, and when his malaria flared up, Betty decided she had to fly him to the hospital in Evanston. "Lost Enchantment" text story. "The Psychology of Love" text story. "I Sabotaged Love," art by Lee Elias; Lila has been planning on going to the dance with Buzz for months, but when he told her he needed to stay and work on his car for the big race competition, she rushed to accept to offer of Richard Rudolph, the wealthy boy who also asked her to the dance. "Headed For Heartbreak"; Warren Peters was a fireman by day, but that night he and Mary danced at the Senior prom and planned their future; Returning home, Mary was on cloud-9 until her mother rushed in to say that the house across the street was burning; Mary ran outside and overheard someone say that a fireman was trapped; all of her thoughts raced to Warren, worried that it was him. "My Telltale Heart!" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Carmine Infantino, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Redheaded Betty has become an expert in stealing other women's boyfriends, but that doesn't help when she meets a man she wants to win honestly, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Arlene likes to live dangerously, so she convinces Paul to take her to a nightclub forbidden by the college regulations. Edythe gets a job as a stand-in for a movie star, but her scheming threatens her attempts at romance and her livelihood, in a story with early art by future DC artist and editor Carmine Infantino. Two-Timing Got Me in Trouble; I Tried to Win Love with Lies; Caught!; My Blind Date Wanted Thrills; The Scandal I Had to Confess; I Was Too Easily Persuaded. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Ben Brown, Art Cappello, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Marian falls for Cal, who works at her father's company, and carries a torch for him for years. A masquerade party (featuring Marian in a leggy Mata Hari costume) gives her the chance to get his attention. In Paris, tourist Linda is swept off her feet by handsome artist Paul. Kevin returns from Peace Corps service with malaria, but his longtime girlfriend isn't sure how to tell him she doesn't love him anymore. Some Day; Pretend I Love Him; Puppy Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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Vol. 14, No. 6. February 1932. Cover of Lucile Browne and Donald Dillaway by R. A. Cameron. 8.5" x 11.5". 136 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Dana Dutch, Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Kay and Bill get married on a game show while he's on furlough, then must deal with their families' reactions. Claire doesn't know how to tell hometown steady Bart about her soldier boyfriend Steve, until Steve comes back from overseas on a surprise furlough. Nurse Lynn isn't meeting the right men at the hospital, so she enlists in the Navy. Plus a story with early art by future Marvel artist Jim Mooney. And a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. Marriage on a Dare; Wayward Girl; I Thought I Was Manproof; Correspondence Club; Navy Nurse. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. A woman becomes a "clip-joint hostess," scamming unwary men into spending exorbitant amounts at a bar, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another cautionary tale, small-town beauty queen Carla enters a national contest judged on beauty and charm, and although she has beauty to spare, she's short on the charm. Mary gets her big break singing in a band alongside her trumpeter boyfriend Lenny, but Lenny warns her that the bandleader will make a play for her. Cover by Baker. The Wages of Innocence; Decoy Girl; Abandoned!; I Was a Small Town Beauty Queen; I Was a Gambler's Wife; Music Madness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Tom Feelings, Ed Smalle and unknown. "Dread Past" - Young nurse Alice becomes a "wild-eyed, frenzied dope addict" through the influence of Jack. They're both arrested and sent to prison; after a year, Alice is released and moves to a small town where the local hospital desperately needs nurses. She falls in love with Mark, the hospital director and head surgeon. Jack is brought into the hospital for emergency surgery and dies on the operating table. Alice thinks she subconsciously killed him. She admits her past to Mark. Mark says he still loves her and Jack died as a result of his wounds. Plus: "Blues" with art by Tom Feelings - Singer Ellen is coached by pianist Roy and they become a popular musical act and also fall in love. Ellen leaves the act when offered a Broadway job, despite Roy's warning that she isn't ready. Failing on Broadway, Ellen is forced to perform in sleazy dives. One day, Roy shows up to accompany her. He also rescues her from the lecherous club manager. Roy and Ellen restart their career and romance. Also: "Love Bait" with art by Ed Smalle - Jane learns her brother Rob is returning after 2 years' military service. She discovers Rob's girlfriend Ann has fallen in love with Bart in the meantime. Bart isn't serious about Ann, so Jane pretends to fall for him to cause a break-up. Rob and Ann arrive and catch Bart and Jane together. Jane's plan works: Bart is sent packing, and Rob and Ann get married. And: "Gang Moll" with art by Ed Smalle - Meg is a nightclub hatcheck girl whose boss Rico constantly propositions her. She really loves police detective Tim, but they can't get married until he receives a promotion. Proving Rico is a crime boss would solve the problem. Meg pretends to break up with Tim and becomes Rico's girlfriend. She tips off the police to the gang's activities but Rico learns of this and sets up an ambush. Meg is wounded while warning Tim and his men of the trap. Rico is arrested and Meg marries Tim at last. Plus: 2-page text story "Forgetfulness" by Edwin Green with illos by Don Heck. Also: untitled Today's Problem 1-pager (by unknown) - Over her parents' objections, Mary elopes with Ken. He proves to be a bad husband and they divorce, leaving her with an infant child to care for. Mildred Norton asks readers to write in with suggestions for Mary. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Leon Winik and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Shy, beautiful Lise finds that boys are intimidated by her beauty - until she volunteers for the charity kissing booth. Laurie comes out of her shell and overcompensates, becoming a wild child and alienating Dan in the process. Hollywood "love doctor" Anthony King tries to help Sandra and Rena, sisters whose feud has escalated to attempted murder. The Women in Our Lives...; Kisses: $1; Flirting with Heartbreak; Dr. Anthony King: The Feudin' Sisters; Some Girls Have all the Luck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Ponkan 8. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

At long last, spring is here again. Although the routine is much the same, each day is always new. After all the hardships, struggles, and mistakes, all they can do is ask the same question as always and search for new answers. Hachiman has struggled to answer that question truthfully, and his relationships have suffered for it-but it's time for that to change.

This romantic comedy has gone wrong enough times. The story may be coming to an end, but youth lives on.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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Vol. 14, No. 3 - Fall 1950. 6.75" x 9.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.