Love Journal (1951) comic books

Add to cart VG 4.0 $1,899.95 or Best Offer View scans Cover oxidation, water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by Harry Anderson. Cover featured in Scott Shaw's Oddball Comics. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. "Carny girl" Trina falls for handsome local Keith after the carnival comes to Morristown. But to win his love, she must overcome the townies' prejudice against carnies. A woman who prides herself on her intellect thinks she's too smart to fall in love...and then she meets him. Branded!; Too Smart For Love; S.O.S. For Love; Never Say Goodbye. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $140.00 View scan 2.5" Cumulative spine split with splitting to interior wraps. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached at one staple. Slightly brittle. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Cover by Ed Robbins. Stories and art by Mort Leav, Al Gordon, Ed Robbins and Harry Anderson. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Charlotte becomes so possessive in her relationships that her boyfriend Joe has to visit with friends in secret. Nancy goes to a vacation resort to get over Bob, and meets someone new. When Sandra learns that handsome doctor Stephen works with unwed mothers, she displays some of the sad prejudices of the era, in a story that reveals cultural norms of the time. Wanted... A Man to Love Me!; Mother Didn't Tell Me!; SOS for Love!; A Cold Heart and Empty Arms! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $200.00 View scan .5" Spine split from bottom. Staple rust. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by Bud Plant

Add to cart FR 1.0 $199.95 or Best Offer View scan Lateral spine tearing. Centerfold coming loose at both staples. Interior marker markings and edge chew. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor. Other items consigned by humble cow

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Bess has a yen for handsome Ben, but her parents insist on setting her up with Chet, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS for Love story, in which Peter and Elizabeth's romance is derailed by Peter's domineering mother. Love Vampire!; Second Best Love!; SOS for Love!; My Big Chance! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $489.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4464458011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Betty seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend, in an early story (and cute good-girl cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Elaine is torn between Vince, her childhood pal and would-be fiance, and wealthy playboy Roy. Gloria is ready to start dating her handsome neighbor Doug, until she meets Doug's fiancee Rosa. Plus an advice column on the dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Shameful Love; Ten O'Clock Town; SOS for Love!; I Tempted Fate. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $85.00 or Best Offer View scan 1.5" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. 4" cover tear. Cover oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Harry Anderson and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Holly falls for Jon, but accidentally discovers that Jon's fiancee Sharon is only marrying him for his money. Holly asks Love Journal for advice, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Young Doug and Sally decide to get married, despite advice to the contrary, and soon regret it when they can't stop arguing with each other. Shy, reserved redhead Elaine can't bring herself to tell Roger that she loves him. Meant for Each Other!; A Ring on My Finger; SOS for Love!; Love Me as I AM! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $160.00 View scan Cover coming loose at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Argumentative Doreen almost ruins her romance with Tad when she meets his family, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the S.O.S. for Love story, in which Frances seeks advice from Love Journal after learning her boyfriend's brother has a secret drug habit. Evelyn knows boyfriend Charley has some dicey connections, but she never expected she'd have to testify at his murder trial. Let Me Love You; SOS for Love!; Moll!; Fightin' Irish! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $350.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #1482322004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $75.00 or Best Offer View scan Centerfold detached, chew-hole through book. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by Mort Leav and others. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In a complicated prison romance, redhead Terry, who works in the warden's office, falls for Doug, who's working to overturn the manslaughter charge against his girlfriend, prisoner Gail. Joan dates Walter to get Craig's attention, which works, but now Walter is ready to get serious with Joan. Joyce loves Cliff, but refuses to marry him because he doesn't earn enough to satisfy her dreams of luxury. Also featuring an unusual vintage ad for Catholic prayer beads filled with water from the Lourdes holy site. My Secret Desire; A Man of My Own; SOS Love in Distress; High Price on Love! Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.