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Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) comic books 1950-1952

  • Vol. 3 #9 (21)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 3 #9 (21)
    Published May 1950 by Prize.
    • Missing staples (not manufacturing). 3.75" Cumulative spine split.

    #21 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 9 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Leonard Starr, John Severin, Joe Simon, Bill Elder? and unknown. Featuring: "I Want Your Man!"; "The Woman Who Lost Him!"; "Let´s Pretend"; "With All My Love"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Happy Marriage]"! Plus: There´s Romance in the Stars! 1-pager; 1-page article "Age to Marry"; and 1-page article "Be Natural"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 4 #4 (28)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 4 #4 (28)
    Published Dec 1950 by Prize.

    #28 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 4 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut and unknown. Where death was part of the game of love -- "Hot Rod Crowd!" Also featuring: "His Father's Son!"; "Not Worth the Price!"; "A Shattered Dream!"; and 2-page Will You Help Me? story! Plus: 1-pager "Pickups Are Let-Downs"; 1-page article "[Nag]"; and 1-page article "Be a Bathing Beauty"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 4 #6 (30)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 4 #6 (30)
    Published Feb 1951 by Prize.

    #30 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 6 in indicia. Photo Cover by Theda and Emerson Hall. Stories by Jack Kirby? & Joe Simon? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Leonard Starr, Mort Meskin and Joe Simon. Racism is tackled in "Different!" Also featuring: "Not Good for Anyone!"; "Weekend For 3"; "My Lord and Master!"; and 2-page Will You Help Me? story! Plus: 1-page article "What Should I Do?" And: 1-page article "Grooming in Public"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 4 #7 (31)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 4 #7 (31)
    Published Mar 1951 by Prize.

    #31 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 7 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin and Marvin Stein. Featuring: "One Way to Hold Him"; "Raw Deal!"; "My Last Blind Date!"; "The Things Your Are Missing!"; and 3-page Will You Help Me? story! Plus: 1-page article "The Perfect Man"! Also: 1-page article "Let's Be Beautyful"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 4 #11 (35)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 4 #11 (35)
    Published Jul 1951 by Prize.
    • 4" Spine split/chew. Chew to edges of cover.

    "Temptations of a Car Hop"-illustrated by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon!

    #35 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 11 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Marvin Stein?, Bill Draut, Joe Simon?, George Roussos? and unknown. Featuring: "Temptations of a Car-Hop!"; "The Man Who Loves Shabby Sally!"; "The Man I Married!"; "The Catskill Man-Chasers!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: 1-page article "Are You An Imposition?" Also: 1-page article "Beauty At Home"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 5 #7 (43)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 5 #7 (43)
    Published Mar 1952 by Prize.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple, cover coming loose at staples. Water damage.

    #### no. 43 on photo cover, Vol. 5 No. 7 in indicia. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Natalie Krigstein, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #43 on cover, Vol. 5 No. 7 in indicia. Record executives use Celia to attract songwriter Lincoln, but she falls for him for real; Ex-soldier Melinda alienates her co-workers with her military methods, so veteran Craig steps in; Wealthy Jennifer starts slumming to attract radio repairman Mike, but it turns out he likes rich girls. Fool in Love!; The Way They Met!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; A Honey of a Sergeant!; Your Crowning Glory; Say it With Kisses!; End Those Blues; Gentlemen Prefer Ladies! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Vol. 5 #8 (44)
    Young Romance (1947-1963 Prize) Vol. 5 #8 (44)
    Published Apr 1952 by Prize.
    • 1.75" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

    #44 on cover, Vol. 5 No. 8 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, John Prentice and Joe Simon. Marrying him would be a dream come true, but could she tell him of the guilt in her heart? Does she have the courage to be faithful to him? Featuring: "Forget Me Not!"; "A Bride For Father!"; "The Lady Says She´s Innocent!"; and "Hired Girl!" Plus: 1-page article "While He´s Away"! Also: 1-page article "Up to Form"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.