First Romance Magazine (1949-1958 Harvey) comic books 1951-1953

Stories and art by Lee Elias, Vic Herman, Tom Gill and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A doctor is torn between professional ethics and his secret love for his nurse Myra. Gail uses a Sadie Hawkins dance to go after Lenny, just to make her boyfriend Doug jealous. New to New York, Janice dates a multitude of guys, but doesn't count on getting a reputation. Amusing cover by an unknown artist. How I Lost My Sweetheart; My Careless Heart; Pick-Up; Should I Leave Home?; I Married a Doctor; In Love With My Teacher; My First Love Haunted Me; I Thought I Knew What I Wanted; Tips For Teen-Agers; What Would You Do? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Lee Elias and John Sink. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Marcia and Eric are secretly married, but then Eric is suspected of robbing the store where he works. Local gal Lois makes a real connection with a soldier from the nearby Army base - too bad she lied about her age. In an offbeat, colorful tale, Carol is wooed by a mysterious masked gent during Mardi Gras. Bad Risk; Love Letters; Zero Hour for Love; Too Young to Know!; Mardi Gras Madness. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Moonlight Madness," art by Lee Elias; Ruby cant decide whether to marry "romantic" Ted or "wonderful" Dirk; She goes on a picnic with them both; a storm capsizes their sailboat and Dirk has to choose between rescuing Ted or Ruby; He saves Ruby; Ted is apparently drowned, although his body isnt found; Ruby weds Dirk, whos then inducted into the Army. "Tomorrow is for Tears!", art by Bob Powell; Joan falls in love with dance teacher Pedro and travels with him to Central America as his partner; Once they arrive, he admits "marriage wouldnt fit my temperament!" and claims they only had a "business arrangement!" "Desperate Decision" text story. Love Makes the World Go 'Round non-fiction page; Quarreling couples in Assam, India must live together for a week. "Keep it Gay!" text story. "Love Can't Wait!" text story. "Midnight Kisses!", art by Jack Sparling; April "vowed to renounce love" when she became a doctor; Fellow doctor Les pursues her but she rejects his romantic "foolishness"; Jerry is brought in suffering from a serious tropical fever he contracted while in the Army. "Know Your Man!" text article. "My Fallen Star"; Jean and her friend Susan both have crushes on handsome actor Dexter when he makes a personal appearance in their town; They compete for his affections but Jean seems to have the inside track, and dumps her hometown boyfriend Tom. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Charlotte loves trapeze artist Pete, but his partnership with Sally leads to a love triangle under the Big Top. Governess Ruth has a wild side that belies her mild exterior, and must find a way to leave the past behind. A musical love triangle unfolds between Roger, Marjory and Mark. Loved Him Too Much!; Past Dishonor; Homecoming; Love Makes the World Go 'round; Party Girl!; Love Was My Destroyer; Song in My Heart. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Those Stolen Kisses," art by Jack Sparling; Waitress Lucy is engaged to diner owner Carl, then falls in love with truck driver Sam; She thinks Carl spends too much time worrying about his business and not enough romancing her, but cant bring herself to tell him about Sam; However, when Sam suggests Lucy steal money from the diner and run away with him, she refuses. "Warned Against Him," pencils by Al Avison; Dale spends her summer vacation with her Aunt Gwen, who warns her against a romance with sailor Ben: "Keep away from men of the sea — The sea is a cruel and heartless killer!" that took her lover away, years before; Dale and Ben fall in love anyway, but when a storm blows up and Dale realizes how hard it is to wait for Ben to return, she breaks up with him. "For Love or Money" text story. "Always a Bridesmaid" text story. "Don't Say Goodbye" text story. "Backstage Love"; Joyce auditions for a summer stock company led by former film star Martin; Shes hired and Martin romances her, demoting loyal actress Florence as an "old has-been!"; Joyce is given the lead in a play but learns Martin is just using her to lure a critic to attend the play, in an attempt to re-start his own career. "I Mortgaged My Heart!"; Pat goes to work for realtor Curtis and falls in love with him, despite his sometimes ruthless and shady business tactics; Pat shows client Alan a house that she knows is sub-standard and conceals its flaws. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Warren Kremer and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Kit is torn between Ed and Paul, but a house fire helps her decide which one truly loves her. Sally pretends to be a musical expert to win musician Paul, but soon becomes attracted to her own musical tutor, handsome Steve. Judy has mixed feelings when she learns her childhood sweetheart Roy has become engaged. Passion's Plaything; If You Love Me; Sister-Act; Haunted Heart!; Long-shot at Love!; Forbidden Melody; Ring Around My Heart; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias, Tom Hickey, Joe Certa, John Belfi and Jack Sparling. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Redhead Beth gets a reputation that leads to trouble and drives away the man she really loves. Linda encourages Bruce to romance her just to make Susan jealous, but she really wants Bruce for herself. Rancher Dinah meets handsome neighbor Dave while trying to figure out who's poisoning their cattle. Too Wild To Love!; Double-Dealing Love; The Love That Wasn't Mine!; Love Can't Lie!; Dynamite to Love!; My Heart Betrayed; Deadline For Romance!; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Plain Linda gets a makeover and finds herself the object of much male attention. Young Ruth has a whirlwind romance with Gary, whom she knows for only a few hours before he flies away. Ellen doesn't think she's distracting her boyfriend too much, until she learns he cheated on a test he didn't have time to study for. Too Late for Love; Farewell My Heart!; Love Is Where You Find It!; Stolen Rapture; To Love a Cheat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Mary nurses Ken back to health after a plane crash, but knows he'll be returning to his girlfriend Nora. Nurse Eve loves soldier Bill, but fellow nurse Doris lets her know she plans to steal him away. Photographer's assistant Liz loves shutterbug Tommy, but he only has eyes for redheaded model Joann. Seven Days to Love!; Heartbreak Flight; Vacation Romance; Shameless Hussy; If We Had Never Met; No Strings Attached!; Kiss in the Dark; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A woman falls for Jeb at first sight, but is shattered to see him in another woman's arms shortly thereafter. Scandal follows a woman as she tries to start her life over, but her new life and love are threatened by blackmail. Dale drives away mechanic Ron by pridefully trying to change his life and image. I Ran Away from Love; Betrayed!; One Night Stand!; Make-Believe Paradise; Nightmare Romance; My Love Destroyed Him!; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. After marrying too young, a woman is tempted by a wealthy man while her husband is busy working. When Helen falls in love with her best friend Alice's sweetheart, there seems no way for the three of them to avoid a scandal. Susan defies her father's wishes and society's judgment to be in Matt's arms. Secret Interlude; Spotlight of Scandal; Too Lovely to Love!; Lipstick Lore/ Handsome Hands/ Your Crowning Glory; Forbidden to Love!; Dazed by Desire; Kiss of Thunder. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Bored western gal Lydia takes up with the first guy who comes along, and finds herself in a touchy situation. Student nurse Joyce faces a choice when she falls in love, as fraternization with handsome doctors is not allowed. Roxy wants to move up in the world, so she uses her beauty as a tool. Temptation Road; Devil of Desire; Caught in the Night!; Colors Are So Revealing; Call Me Wicked; I Know My Love!; Tomorrow's Passion. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Al Avison, Joe Certa and John Belfi. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Arlene opportunistically takes whatever she wants, including kissing her friend Fran's fiance Brad on their wedding day. Jan sets her sights on handsome boss Dick, but first she must reckon with his fiancee Elaine and his strange mood swings. Shattered Romance; My Strange Rival; Heart Divided; Flaming Passion; Half a Love; Secret Affair. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A college student realizes that handsome football star Phil wants both more and less than she's willing to give. A pampered heiress finds love with a mysterious stranger on a Hawaiian vacation. Sue risks a scandal when she falls for another man while engaged to standoffish Bruce. Love's Plaything; Surrender, My Love!; Romance for Sale; Forbidden Rapture! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, John Sink, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A woman's visit to a lumber camp results in a lumberjack love-triangle. Aspiring actress Dolores realizes she's been led astray by handsome Jack. A model discovers that life and love aren't so easy when she's not in front of the camera. Burning Kisses!; Across a Crowded Room; Shadow of Shame; False Passion; How To Lose a Man!; Tragic Interlude; Vengeance on Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison, Jack Sparling, Joe Certa, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Doris goes to Hollywood and falls for movie star Monte, but he only has eyes for his co-star. Smooth-talking Sam goads Betty into embezzling five grand from her boss to finance his latest scheme. Peggy is broken-hearted over losing Ricky to a gorgeous redhead, but she doesn't seem to notice that Jerry loves her deeply. Heartbreak in Hollywood; Dream Lover; I Couldn't Trust My Heart; Too Blind To Love; Clothing Closeups!; The Old Love and the New; Could I Make Him Forget? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Emily is conflicted when old love Les returns after she's already settled down with Ken. Nurse Jill sacrifices her engagement to intern Vic for a life of parties with handsome Tony. Wealthy banker's daughter Harriet can't understand why handsome teller Ed isn't interested in her, but then she finds out about Betty. Passion from the Past; Are These Your Rules of Love?; Romantic Illusion; I Sacrificed Happiness; I Bought Love; Leftover Love; Double Desire. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"I Gambled on Love," art by Bill Draut; Nancy falls in love with Vic, the playboy son of the owner of the trucking company where she works; When Vics elderly father is challenged to a race by a rival company to decide who gets a new contract, Nancy asks Vic to drive but he refuses. "Last Goodbye" text story. The Perfect Wardrobe fashion page. "Temptation," pencils by Ross Andru; Marion enjoys "wild parties, gay times, fast music and fast nights..." then learns she has "only a few months to live" because of a heart problem; She goes to a small resort hotel run by John and his mother; Marion and John fall in love, but she cant tell him about her condition, so she returns to her wild life in the city. "Love After Dark," pencils by Joe Certa; Urged by her parents and fiancé Lamont, Ellen accepts an invitation to spend the summer on her rich uncle Edgars estate; They hope shell be made Edgars heir; Over her stern uncles warning, she falls in love with Hal, a college student working as the gardener. "A Woman Scorned" text story. "My Secret Shame," pencils by Bob Powell; Betty babysits for Irene, whose husband is on his way home from the Korean War; Wald shows up and falls in love with Betty at first sight, but she evades his advances despite her own desires; When Irene asks her to come back and work another night, Betty decides to confront her feelings and agrees. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Enslaved!"; Sally lives in the slums but dreams of a better life some day; However, she meets the brutish Pete and is "enslaved by lust and desire from which Id never be free." "One Last Fling" text story. "So You've Got a Job!" non-fiction page; How to behave at work: dont be the "office gossip," the "office mooch," a chronic complainer, or a clock-watcher. "No Holds Barred"; Chorus line dancer June meets soldier Bobby at a USO club and they fall in love; She doesnt tell him what she does for a living, and when he finds out he says "I never thought youd turn out to be as low as this!" "Take Me," art by Bob Powell; Nurse Mary loves doctor Tom but hes engaged to Alice; When Alice is killed in an auto accident, Mary consoles Tom and eventually they are married; On their honeymoon in Mexico, Mary thinks Tom is still thinking about Alice, but when a fever epidemic strikes the town they both pitch in. "For Better, for Worse" text story. "My Mother -- My Rival!"; 18-year-old Peggy is tired of being treated like a child by her mother Lucille, who is only 17 years older than she; Peggy begins an affair with Frank, her mothers boyfriend; Frank continues to see both of them; Lucille warns Peggy that Frank is "no good," and Peggy sees him hit her mother when Lucille asks him to leave her daughter alone. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by John Prentice, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Peggy is torn between jet pilot Jim and aircraft mechanic Mike, until an accident makes her choice clear. After Joe swindles and dumps her, Gloria plots an elaborate revenge. Alice marries early, but isn't ready to give up the party life, until an encounter with Lew goes too far. One Tear Too Many; A Woman's Wiles; Block That Kick!; Revenge In My Heart; A Game of Love; Jilted; No Dreams For Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.