Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) comic books 1953

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, Ed Robbins and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Jan swears she'll never love again, but then she meets Peter at a New Year's party, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the Prescription for Happiness story, in which Gertrude asks for advice from "Ray Mann" on dealing with Jack's gambling addiction. Sheila's doomsayer persona drives away boyfriend Guy, until a flood crisis forces her to make a choice. Stars in her Eyes; Make Way for Love; Prescription for Happiness; Calamity Jane! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Wealthy Nina begins a lady-and-the-tramp romance with steelworker Harry, in one of three early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the Prescription for Happiness story, in which the truth about Gloria's wild past threatens her current relationship with Bud. Lynn hits it off with soldier-on-leave Paul, but her bitter ex Eddie wants to stir up trouble for them. Search for Love!; The Brute I Loved!; Prescription for Happiness; All Men Are Terrific! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Bachelor Jeff is put off by the behavior of his friends' wives, but allows himself to hope that Lisa is different, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Mindy falls for jazz musician Skeets while visiting New Orleans, but she's just not that into the jazz lifestyle. College student Corinne falls for campus radical Stewart, but everything she loves about him, her parents hate. His Kind of Love!; The Girl That I Marry; Prescription for Happiness; Dont Change Our Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Swimmer Edith falls for lifeguard Bill, but her athletic prowess may be a hindrance, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Pilot Jim and stewardess Louise try to get past their night of passion in a mountain cabin. Maid Irene fears her status puts wealthy, handsome Reed out of her reach. Easy to Love!; Flight into Passion; Prescription for Happiness; Dont Change Our Love! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, Sid Greene and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Janie struggles with social anxiety and alcoholism, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew "Two Loves Have I," in which Mary is torn between brothers Bob and Kent. Sheila finds that boxer Davey gets further away from her the more successful he is in the ring. Fighting Heart!; Two Loves Have I!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; My Secret Shame! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Pam falls for fisherman Pete even though her father doesn't approve, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the Prescription for Happiness story, in which Madge is torn between stable Robert and unemployable Jack. Barbara falls for golf pro Mark while on vacation, but isn't sure she's ready to tie herself down. Love Me! Love Me! Love Me!; No Life of My Own!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness; Too Innocent to Know! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Bill Woolfolk, Chuck Miller and Mort Leav. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Tutor Winnie proves to athlete Alex that she's useful to him outside the classroom, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Susan asks "Ray Mann" if she should tell her fiance Lee about her immigrant family and background. Half-Cherokee Manawah fears losing Mark over her race, in an unusual story for its era. Angel Face; My Hero!; Secrets from a Love Diary; Prescription for Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.