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Romantic Marriage (1950) comic books 1950-1952

  • Issue #2
    Romantic Marriage (1950) 2
    • 1" Spine split from bottom.

    Cover by Allen Anderson. Stories and art by Murphy Anderson, John Buscema, Ralph Mayo, Frank Borth and Jack Lehti. Ziff-Davis published the first incarnation of this early romance title. Joan and Peter's marriage gets off to a shaky start, because of his controlling mother. Laura fears that her husband Mark is working himself to death, and becomes determined to save him, even after he falls for someone else. This story features art by comics legend Murphy Anderson. Peg and Clark's perfect marriage goes awry after the arrival of their son, Tommy, changes Peg's focus. Stenographer Kathy marries wealthy Greg, but doesn't fit in with his upper-class world, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend John Buscema. Plus a look at the real-life romance of King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson. And a pinup of movie star Mona Freeman. He Gave Up a Throne for Love; Mother's Boy; Orchids for Kathy; In Sickness and in Health; I Was a Social Climber; The Two Sides of Love; I Was a Clinging Vine; Her Father's Image! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Romantic Marriage (1950) 13
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, Bernard Sachs, and Mike Roy. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Up-and-coming actress Trudy is forced to choose between her husband Danny or a promising career on the stage. Joan has great hopes for husband Jim's political career, but her ambition starts to alienate her from Jim's affections. Ruth dislikes her husband's workaholic tendencies and the sketchy parties she's forced to attend for potential clients. Love or the Limelight?; Candidate for Love; Model Wife; Are You the Girl He Married?; A Name for Francesca; Budget Blues; Married to His Work; Shopping Spree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.