Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) comic books

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Volume 1, Issue 5. Whole number 5. Art by Natalie Krigstein, John Prentice, Bill Draut, and Mort Meskin. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Julie gets a job and leaves Frank home to take care of the baby, a radical concept in 1953. Ellie faces heartache when she learns she was adopted as a baby. Gary seeks Hildy's advice on girls, but doesn't love her until she's already married. Let's Change Places; Kiss and Keep Quiet; Stepchild; Too Young to Be Married; Button Up Your Overcoat; Don't Cry on My Shoulder. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 6. Whole number 12. Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Bob McCarty, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Claudia's husband Kane turns out to be a short-tempered jerk; Beth marries Hal after he gets back from Korea, but he has PTSD and an uncomfortable obsession with death; Cass falls for Janet, but isn't prepared to take on her three children. Big Baby; Wet Blanket; Nightmare Honeymoon; Father Under Protest; Good Manners; Advice; Don't Take My Child from Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 7. Whole number 13. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, and Bob McCarty Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Fred flips out when he learns Ellen has been accepting "hand-me-down" (secondhand) clothing from the neighbors. Marcy freaks out when her husband buys a negligee that's not her size. Cass falls for Janet, but isn't prepared to take on her three children. The Bride Wore Hand-Me-Downs!; The Other Woman; Fashion Notes; Little Coquette!; Good Manners; Pulse, Please; Revenge with Kisses! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 8. Whole number 14. Cover by John Prentice. Art by John Prentice, Mort Meskin, and Bob McCarty. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ben and Julie's marriage suffers because they can't have children. Laura is torn between handsome Walt and disabled Eddie, whom she's been caring for since childhood. Cathy wants race-car driver Don to find a safer occupation. Half a Wife!; My Love; Faithless!; Take Me As I Am!; Too Fat; Crazy Streak! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 11. Whole number 17. Cover by John Prentice. Art by Mort Meskin and Art Gates Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A doctor gives up medicine after failing to save the woman he loves, but then he meets a new love. Carol fears that her flirtatious roommate Mitzi will steal her boyfriend. Carol (a different Carol) starts hanging out with a wild crowd, and marries Randy on a dare. Act of Faith; Every Man for Herself; Three Lil Pigs; Thrill Wedding; Price Tag on Love; Til the End of Time; Does He Love Me?; Mother to All. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 12. Whole number 18. Cover by Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Art by John Prentice, Bernard Baily, Mort Meskin and Art Gates. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Barbara fears marrying Hank after witnessing her sister's disastrous marriage; Annie's Uncle Ben disapproves of her gangster boyfriend; Widower Hal weds Carrie, but he still isn't over his first wife. Sister of the Bride; Worst of the Lot; Man Trap; My Cheating Heart; The Way to Get a Man; I Was a Convict's Daughter; Career Gal; Haunted Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 3. Whole number 21. Cover by Bill Draut. Art by Jack Abel, Al Eadeh and Bob McCarty. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. When Ben accuses Laurie of cheating, she decides to show him what cheating really means. Midge and Norm want to give up their baby for adoption so they don't have to change their lifestyle. Edith is torn between handsome Doug and boyfriend Marty. Cheating Lady; Marriage at Work; Bad Impression; Phony Beaux; Fair Weather Love; Don't Elope. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 3, Issue 4. Whole number 22. Cover art by Mort Meskin. "Those Two," pencils by Jo Albistur; "Homely" Kathy is introduced to writer Elliot by their mutual friend, blind pianist Anatole; Elliot was burned and scarred in an auto accident, and his fiancé broke off their engagement as a result; Kathy and Elliot fall in love, but she fears her appearance will harm Elliots career when he returns to the city. "The Pianist"; Pianist Carl is engaged to Jane, but his career is just getting started and they cant afford to marry; Janes brother John offers Carl a job in his factory, but Carl quits after injuring his hand there; Jane takes Johns side and Carl leaves. "Dream Love," pencils by Carl Pfeuffer; Julia, who comes from a poor background, goes on a cruise and makes friends with wealthy Carl; On a stopover, she meets Bill and is attracted to him, but fears hes "a waster, a drifter" like her father and rejects his romantic advances; A tidal wave strikes the island. "Trail's End!", pencils by Bob McCarty; Olympic skier Mark vists a town to ski "Devils Drop," and mousy librarian Genevieve pretends to be an expert skier to impress him; Mark invites her to ski the dangerous trail with him and she goes through with it; Mark has to rescue her, but its alright because they have fallen in love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4, Issue 6. Whole number 30. Cover by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #30 on cover, Vol. 4 No. 6 in indicia. Reporter Jonesy gets an earful after he calls Little League coach Mildred a "tomboy" in print. Julie is afraid to love because her family considers her bad luck after her father's death. Ella feels abandoned after her husband takes a job that requires constant travel. In Love with a Tomboy; Practicality; Here Comes The Bride; Family Jinx; The Way They Met; Private Problem; The Unhappy Housewife. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.