Roma comic books issue 5

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Photo Cover by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. As they gazed into each other's eyes, they were unaware that soon they would face a..."Romantic Crossroad"! Also in this issue: "Chain Letter Courtship"; untitled Oddities in Romance 1-pager; "A Talent for Tears"; untitled Johnny and Janie 1-pager; "Prisoner of Loneliness"; untitled Lili 1-pager; 2-page Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column; and "Kiss Me Goodby"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Fred Kennedy. Art and Cover by Nick Marinkovich. Arminius basks in the glow of victory, but he still has not found Honoria, so his armies' cries ring hollow. Honoria and her companions reach the Roman camp, where the remaining generals plot one final, desperate effort to snatch victory from disaster. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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#41 on cover; Vol. 5 No. 5 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "Dangerous Companion!"; "Baby, it´s Cold in Here!"; "The Bashful Type!"; 2-page story "Kill Her With Kindness!"; What Advice Would You Have Given? 2-pager; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: The Way They Met! 1-pager; 1-page article "It´s Up to Him"; and 1-page article "Beauty is as Beauty Does"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Country housewife Ginny regrets not marrying her first love, wealthy Ed. Connie breaks up with nerdy Horace in search of a "real man," until she learns just how much of a real man Horace is. Ray and Mona want to marry, but her father's new assignment in Germany may cancel all of that. I Married a Farmer; Romantic Antics; My Love Scene; Strange Romantic Customs; Love Takes a Holiday; My Most Romantic Moment; Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow; Wait for Love; My Love Was Doomed! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Ken Battefield and others. Tender tales of romance among the cowhands and roughnecks of the Old West. As cowboy Gene prepares to marry redheaded cowgirl Kate, his vengeful ex-con ex-wife Louise shows up in town. Jane gets advice from her Native American godfather when cowhand Jim joins a group of outlaws. It turns out that the new schoolmarm in town is a crack shot. The cover promises "thrilling romance of ranch and range." The Taming of Lone-Star Lou; Fate Named Her Spitfire of the Prairies!; Stampede for Wyoming; Dead Man's Gold. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Martin Rosenthal, Milt Hammer, Norman Nodel and Manny Stallman. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Two people meet when she tows his car after it gets stuck in the mud, but she's not impressed even after learning he's a handsome banker. Exes are forced to work out their issues when they meet again as a pro boxer and sports reporter, featuring a classic panel of the teary-eyed gal in a filmy negligee, the back of one hand resting tragically against her face. Recuperating veteran Ben learns Margie has dumped him from the redhead who secretly loves him. The Bittersweet Trail; The Man Who Did Not Love Her; The Lady and the Hombre; Because I Once Loved. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art and Cover by Brett Parson. Awkward and adorable coder Lexy saved romantic poet Byron from a miserable death. Now, can he forget about his quiff long enough to return the favor? Meanwhile, dancer, courtesan and spy Mata Hari puts her ultimate scheme in motion-while the New Romancer web team discovers their 'love algorithm' is having a terrifying impact on America's lonely hearts. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Thorne, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Gloria's redheaded bad-girl buddy Karen convinces her to pick up a soldier, but that turns into a nightmare, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Nancy works in a defense plant, but tries to hide her blue-collar job when she starts dating wealthy Ted. An Army wife with time on her hands makes a life-changing mistake, in an early story by another good-girl art legend, Frank Thorne. Another gorgeous cover by Baker. I Was a Soldiers Pickup; Whirlwind Romance; Anything for Money; I Was a Furlough Flirt; What My Husband Didnt Know. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Naomichi Io. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

A summer break without anyone around is the perfect scenario for loner Hachiman Hikigaya, but Hiratsuka-sensei knows just how to shatter his dreams. Instead of a quiet vacation, the members of the Service Club (as well as Hayama's circle of popular students) are helping out at a children's day camp. While elementary school is a distant memory for these teenagers, Hachiman ends up meeting a young kindred spirit - a loner named Rumi Tsurumi!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

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Cover by Adolphe Barreaux. Stories and art by Bob Correa and Howard Alexander. Series continues from Youthful Romances (1949-52 Pix) #18. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Barbee loves her manager Pete, but he doesn't notice her feelings, until they get a little help from real-life guitar legend Les Paul and partner Mary Ford. (This story prominently features their 1953 hit song, "I'm Sittin' on Top of the World.") Redheaded Kitty despises her boss's son Steve, but he's the most handsome man she's ever seen. General's daughter June thinks soldier Tom is just dating her to win favor with her father, and it isn't until he's wounded in battle that she realizes the truth. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Charlton Heston. Cover features a photo of Les Paul and Mary Ford. Sitting on Top of the World; Dangerous to Kiss!; The Tell-Tale Heart; Charlton Heston: From Television to Hollywood; I Trapped My Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover features a publicity still of actors Anne Francis and William Lundigan of 20th Century Fox's "Elopement" film. In order of appearance: "My Stolen Kisses" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST, Alex Toth Edge of Genius TPB (2007- ) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Key to Charm"; "Diamond Lore"; "I'm Always Yours"; "Love Won't Wait"; "Doubting Heart"; and "My Kind of Love". Illustrated text stories: "Good-Bye Forever: Judy Was Determined to Give Dick's Ring Back!" by Madeline Mines; and "Say You Love Me: Joyce Wanted to Hear Those Three Little Words, I Love You..." by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $14.00 View scans Front cover detached 5%. Back cover detached 15%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Softcover magazine, 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.