ROM comic books issue 21

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom struggles with the decision to return home to Galador and his duty to protect Earth from the Dire Wraiths. Meanwhile, a new superhero moves to Clairton. Torpedo (last seen in Daredevil #126-127 ) the man with the rocket punch. But, as with so many of Rom's previous encounters, a misunderstanding leads to conflict. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Sylvia is torn between her reliable boyfriend and a good-looking rebel. When Brad is charged with a crime, Ellen can provide his all-night alibi, but if she does, her reputation will be destroyed. Elsa finds out the boy she loves was just stringing her along. Plus a quiz to determine if it's really love, featuring whimsical illustrations by Lee Elias. Torn Between Passions; Test for True Love; My Secret Sin; I Betrayed My Heart; Double in Hearts!; His Love Was a Lie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello and unknown. How can he kiss her like this? She has no right to be in his arms...but she adores him! Read..."Forbidden Kisses"! Also featuring: "Come Back, My Love!" Plus: 1-page stories "Till the End of Time!" (art by Fred Himes [as Ezell]), "How to Keep a Man!" (art by Joe Staton), "Girl in the Dunes" (art by Himes [as Ezell]), "His Choice" (art by Pete Morisi) and "In Love Again" (art by Staton?). And: Mod 3-in-1 pin-up of Bobby Sherman by Tony Tallarico! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. To get away from her family's new small town and back to her boyfriend Don, Connie will do anything, including fake a romance with a local lumberjack, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Edna falls for Jack, the writer in her family boardinghouse, but then she sees he's writing letters to Carole. Small-town gal Edna wants to rebel, so she dates guys with flashy cars and bad reputations. Thorns in My Heart; Small-Town Bombshell; I Learned My Lesson the Hard Way!; Not Strictly Business; Trial Romance; Pitfalls of Jealousy. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 21, No. 4. March 1941. 8.5" x 11.5", 90 pages, Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Beautiful blonde Patty is miserable after her breakup with Fred, in a story with notable good-girl art. A couple's happiness is threatened by money woes. Our Wedding Day; Delayed Kisses; For Love or Money? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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June 1935. Stories told with period photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 21, No. 5. July 1935. Cover by Georgia Warren. 8.5" x 11.5". 104 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 21, No. 6. August 1935. Cover by A. Mozert. 8.5" x 11.5". 106 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $299.95 or Best Offer View scans Mold. 6.5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Cover and interior oxidation. Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Bob Bean. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Bored housewife Mary goes to New York to find some thrills and quickly gets in over her head, in a story with art by Baker. Redheaded diner waitress Gale falls for silver-tongued salesman Jim, even though she knows from the start that he's a ladies' man, or "wolf." Teacher Lois is torn between her boss, Oliver, who doesn't respect boundaries, and simple-minded but sweet Wally, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Cover by Baker seems the antithesis of romance. A Lesson for Bored Wives; My Man Was a Wolf; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; I Wanted Security; The 3 R's of Romance; Kiss Thief. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and Rafael Astarita. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Jean rejects handsome boy next door Barney because she still sees him as a childhood pal; Mary is torn between arrogant but handsome boxer Rocky and her fiance Joe; Lila fools around with her husbands boss in order to advance her husbands career. The Dream Next Door; Deadline for Love!; Too Great a Temptation; Our Stolen Love; Promotions for Harry; Love Across the Atlantic. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Manny Stallman, Jo Albistur, Bill Draut, Warren Kremer and John Prentice. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Jane marries the man she loves, only to find herself questioning her decision when married life isn't as easy as she thought. Connie treats her marriage vows a little too lightly. Judy marries Bill to get away from her awful family, but he soon bristles under her perfectionism and nagging. Cover may be the work of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The Greatest Gift; Waiting Wife; Bride of the Month; Wedding-Ring Blues; Faithful To My Vows; Honeymoon Break; Decorating Data; Stormy Marriage. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 21 - 1st printing. Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Naomichi Io. Translated by Jennifer Ward. "Let me throw your life out of alignment." The prom goes off without a hitch, and Yukino announces the end of the Service Club's activities. Hachiman just can't accept it, though. Hachiman's actions are a big surprise, but what are they...?? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up Cover price $13.00.

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Final issue. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Thrill Hunter!" and "Forced Into Romance" art by Art Saaf; "No Gift"; "Kiss and Forget"; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee"; "Follow Your Heart"; and "Lonely for Love" art by Art Saaf. "Security for Love: Sometimes a Successful Salesman Loses out With His Best Customer..." illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.