Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) comic books 1948

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Marriage Contract," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; High school student Kitty and her working-class family live in a slum area; She is attracted to lawyer Eddie, but her father makes a deal with Mike: if Kitty marries Mike, hell pay them a weekly allowance to raise their standard of living. "Campus Outcast," art by Bill Draut; Department store clerk Pat envies the local college students, especially athlete Stan; Pat attends the prom with her would-be boyfriend Joe (attending college on the G.I. Bill), but uses the opportunity to meet Stan. "His Best Friend's Sweetheart!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Ruth and Jim get engaged before he leaves for service in the war; Jims friend Ted keeps Ruth company, but she suspects he wants to be more than a friend; When Jim comes home, Ted gives him a job as a salesman, which keeps Jim away from Ruth. "A Nice Point of Law" text story. "Love or a Career?", art by Jerry Robinson and Mort Meskin; Anne becomes the writer for radio commentator Eric, but rejects his romantic advances; Eric gets engaged to socialite Barbara; Annes work suffers and Barbara dumps Eric because its obvious he loves Anne. "Man-Hater!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Female athlete Bobbie says "no man will ever tame me!" and vows to become an architect "as good as any man!"; During summer vacation she meets Larry, who says he loves her; Bobbie will "never submit to becoming a disheveled drudge and humble wife as long as Ive a chance for a profession that will bring me respect and dignity!" 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by Jack Oleck & Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Jerry Robinson?, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "Fraulein Sweetheart.."; "Blind Date!"; "Guilty!"; "I Love You, Frank Gerard"; and "Her Rival!" Plus: 2-page text story "You´re so Subtle, Baby"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. "I Fell In Love With My Star Pupil!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Mary graduates from college and takes a teaching job in the rural town of Pinesville; She tutors farmer Jim, which provokes a "whispering campaign" by jealous Peggy; Jim proposes to Mary but she turns him down. "Substitute Sweetheart," art by Bill Draut; Connie agrees to escort newcomer Bruce to a skating party so he can meet Phyllis, the most popular girl in their high school; Phyllis uses Bruce to promote her candidacy for school president, but discards him when his usefulness is over. "Shame," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Secretary Joyce becomes engaged to her boss David; She claims her family is also high society, but in truth her mother is a scrub woman who scrimps to buy Joyce nice clothes; When Joyces mother is injured, David takes her to a hospital and Joyce thinks he wont care for her any more. "The Bachelor and the Baby-Sitter" text story. "Jealousy!", pencils by Jerry Robinson; Department store clerk Cathy doesnt want her fellow worker Jane to meet her boyfriend Bill, fearing Jane will steal him away; Jane and Bill become friends; after Cathy sees them together, she frames Jane for stealing at work; Then she learns Jane and Bill were just preparing a surprise birthday party for her. "Gold Digger," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Rusty refuses to date anyone unless they spend money on her, so the local men convince newcomer Gil to pretend to be wealthy and go out with her and teach her a lesson; She accepts his invitation, only to discover hes taking her to a barn dance. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Jerry Robinson, Joe Simon, Mort Meskin and unknown. Featuring: "Disgrace"; "Friend of the Family"; "The Love That Might Have Been.."; "The Inferior Male"; and "Gossip!" Plus: 2-page text story "Bachelor Girl"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#7 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 1 in indicia. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Lee Elias?, Bill Draut, Joe Simon and unknown. She thought he was Fred! War brides have never seen their men out of uniform, and it's been so long since she's seen Fred. So who was this man? Just the one who fell in love with her snapshot! Fred showed it to him when they were buddies in France. And now...she must brace herself for what he's going to tell her about Fred in..."War Bride"! Also featuring: "I'll Get Him Back!"; "Mother Said No"; "I Stole for Love"; and "Love on the Rebound!" Plus: 2-page text story "Troubles of a Troubadour"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#8 on cover; Vol. 2 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. Tommy wonders what makes Sue so different from the rest of the crowd. Why does everyone call her 'wallflower'? She's not the most popular girl in town, yet he keeps dating her. Is it because of..."Love or Pity?" Also featuring: "Fortune Hunter"; "My Sister´s Big Beau"; "To Love Again"; and "Love Can Strike so Suddenly!" Plus: 2-page text story "A Lesson in Strategy"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.