New Romances (1951 Standard) comic books
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Published Mar 1952 by Standard Comics.$14.50
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.
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Published May 1952 by Standard Comics.
- Paper: Off white to white
- Label #4199037002
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Photo cover of Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor in Paramount Pictures' "A Place in the Sun." "My Empty Promise," art by Alex Toth; Gary promises his dying mother that hell marry their neighbor Adele, who has always been in love with him; When Sylvia says she and Gary love each other, Adele refuses to release Gary from his vow. "Love Problems," art by Paul Robinson; Ed proposes to Gloria but she isnt sure she loves him; Gloria and her sister go on a trip to Washington D.C. and being away from Ed makes Gloria understand that he is the man for her. "Flattery Will Get You Somewhere!" one-page story, art by Nina Albright; Jane is a success with Hal because she is sincere in her compliments; Beth, on the other hand, flatters Marty but "never means what she says" and fails with him as a result. "People Will Talk," art by Sid Greene; Randy and Jill are engaged, but they disagree about the engagement ring, her wedding gown, where they will live, what sort of ceremony to have, and so on; They break up, but then reconcile because disagreements and arguments dont mean they dont love each other. "Man Killer" text story. "I Ran From Love," art by Vernon Greene; Steve and Ella are engaged, but when she overspends their budget and puts them in debt to furnish their apartment, he becomes angry and tells her to return the items; She refuses and they break up. "The Age of Chivalry" one-page story, art by John Celardo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Sep 1952 by Standard Comics.$26.00
View scan- 1 1/2" Spine split from top.
Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Two-Timer" reprinted in True Love (1986) #2; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee" art by Art Saaf; "My Impatient Heart"; "Love Problems"; "Hold That Smile!"; "If I Lose You..."; and "Good Health Is Beauty". "Four Hearts of a Kind: There Are Times When Two Kings and Two Queens Beat Anything!" Illustrated text story by Margaret Isbel. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1953 by Standard Comics.$30.00
View scans- Water spotting. Staple rust.
Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Man of My Heart" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST and Buried Treasure (magazine) #3; "When You Have a Date"; "Broken Dreams" art by Art Saaf; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee"; "Love My Dogs"; and "I Need Your Love". "The Eyes of Love: It Was a Feminine Cupid Who Released the Arrow of Penny's Love!" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published 1953 by Standard Comics.$18.25
View scan- Staple rust. Cover detached. Chew.
Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Stars in My Eyes" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in True Love (1986) #1 and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee"; "The Office Flirt, Every Office Has One..."; "I Toyed with Love"; "Watch Your Tongue!"; "Uncertain Heart" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in Buried Treasure (magazine) #1, Alex Toth Reader TPB (2003-2005) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Color Cues!"; and "The Game of Hearts!". "Love's Lengthy Problem: Brenda Cole Learns That There's Always a King for a Proper Queen!" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Published Dec 1953 by Standard Comics.$24.00
View scan- Water damage.
Contains Alex Toth art. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Mended Heart" art by Mike Roy; "High Style Guide"; "My Other Love"; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee" art by Alex Toth, reprinted in Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 HC (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Sporty Fashion News"; "This Love Is Mine"; and "Beautiful Schemer" art by Ralph Mayo. "Two Hearts Are Better Than One: Julia Wasn't Sure Whether She Wanted to Marry the Boss's Son..." illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell, illustrated by Ralph Mayo. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.







