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Romances comic books issue 10

  • Issue #10
    Cowgirl Romances (1950 Fiction House) 10
    • Interior tearing. 1 1/2" tear on back cover. Water damage.

    Cover by Maurice Whitman. Tender tales of romance among the cowhands and roughnecks of the Old West. Nina must choose between Tom, who represents a safe home and family, and Bill, who refuses to be tamed. Mary gets letters from her sweetheart Jim about his adventures out West. A woman tries to impress a movie star during a film shoot on her ranch. The cover promises "thrilling love tales of ranch and range." Also featuring vintage ads for products that increase the figure, for both girls and boys. Two Hearts Against the Vigilantes; A Dream Goes West; Stamps: Zanzibar; The Mirror; The No-Girl of Stampede Valley; Dear Mary; Stars Fell on Arizona. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    True to Life Romances (1949) 10
    Auction opens September 7
    • Comic is complete other than being coverless.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Hollywood comedian Jackie finds love with struggling starlet Brenda, but she has trouble getting close because he's always cracking jokes. Redheaded heiress Caroline loves middle-class John, but her wealthy family interferes, until her dying grandfather has the last laugh. Small-town sweetheart Ed wants to marry Sue, but she wants to see the world first. Love's Last Laugh; Legacy of Love; My Secret Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Wartime Romances (1951) 10
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4464458010
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Ben Brown, and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Cynthia is going through hard times after her father's death leaves the family penniless, and then she meets soldier Mike at a dance. Sheila is torn between boy next door Tom and soldier Jack, in a story with art by pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Jane hits the nightclubs after her husband Allan is recalled to active duty. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. After the Honeymoon; The Boy Next Door; That "Dear John" Letter; Correspondence Club; Career Wife; Comedy Column. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Youthful Romances (1949 Pix-Parade) 10

    Cover by Harry Harrison and Bob Bache. Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Manny Stallman, Harry Harrison, Bob Bache and Henry Kiefer. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Pat's romance almost goes awry, until an intervention by real-life singing legend Mel Torme, in a surprise cameo. Plus a profile and photo of Mel Torme. If you're a Mel Torme fan, this is the comic book for you! Cindy falls in with the wrong crowd and gets involved in teen gangs, weapons smuggling, zip guns, and a shooting, in a story much like the "juvenile delinquent" films of the era. College coed Betty Jo suspects her football-player boyfriend Hack is involved in a betting ring, but the truth is more complicated, in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. Cover features a photo of Mel Torme, along with his nickname, "The Velvet Fog." Mel Torme, DRx of Love; War Can't Stop Love; Mel Torme - The Velvet Fog; I Was a Teen-Age Toughie; Captain of My Heart! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Brides Romances (1953) 10
    Published 1955 by Quality.
    • 4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Brittle.

    Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Featuring "I Paid With Tears" and "My First Date"! Plus: Jill and Gary were to be married the next day, but she wasn't thinking of marriage - she was directing a wedding production! And he wanted no part of it! Don't miss the reprint story "Kisses Came Second"! Also featuring the reprint story "Heart for Sale"! And: 1-page text story "Who Is My Love?" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $43 BRIDES ROMANCES #10 (1955) VG+ GGA GOLDEN AGE

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  • Issue #10
    New Romances (1951 Standard) 10

    Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Dated for Thrills" art by Art Saaf; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee"; "Ring Around Romance" art by Art Saaf; "Be Mine Alone" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Alex Toth Edge of Genius TPB (2007- ) #1-1ST and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Wasted Tears"; "How to Meet...Him!" art by Art Saaf; "Suspicious Heart"; and "Temple of Love". "A Woman of Mystery: Peggy Invented a Secret for the Sake of Glamour!" illustrated text story by Madeline Mines. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.