Lovers' Lane (1949) comic books 1953

Stories and art by Frank Bolle, Robert Martinott, Ken Landau and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. War widow Mary faces friction with new love Charles because she has two kids. Reporter Sally romances newspaper editor Jay, but when she fakes a story, their careers are shot. Blanche breaks up with Martin because he moves too fast, then becomes alarmed when her sister starts dating him. Test of Love; My Love Affair with a Bombshell; Where Lovers Meet; All I Want Is You; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Frank Bolle, Ralph Owen and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Ann should be happy with fiance Bob, but she can't help dreaming of an ideal lover who doesn't exist. Sparks fly when news photographer Terry is assigned to work with handsome reporter Rick on a kidnapping case, in the first part of a three-part story. Faded Southern belle Simone is torn between the ancestral home where her aging father lives, and her love for Gene, who wants to move on. My Dream Lover; Front Page Love Story; Love Divided; Repentance; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover by Black Box Studios. Stories and art by Ralph Owen, Allen Baron and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Struggling small-town actress Meg realizes that Broadway is a brutal world, just like hometown boyfriend Andy said. In the second part of "Front Page Love Story," news photographer Terry is torn between reporter Rick and rival newshound Rudy. Joan's parents don't want her to date Tom, but it turns out they have ulterior motives. Shattered Dreams; Broadway Scandal; Terry Sanders Outsmarts Herself; Boy Crazy; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by John Forte, Al Wenzel, Robert Martinott, Ralph Owen and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Through a convoluted series of events, Sherril takes the place of her dead friend, but when romance comes calling, she doesn't know how to reveal the truth. The conclusion of the three-part "Front Page Love Story" that began in issue #30, as news photographer Terry learns the truth about Rudy and decides between Rudy or Rick. Controlling Della marries Tom to keep him from straying, but he doesn't see it that way. Also featuring a vintage PSA for the Junior Red Cross and 1950s-era makeup advice. Front Page Love Story; Busy Junior Red Cross Councils; I Lived a Lie!; Spite Marriage; Makeup Tips and Tricks; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover by Black Box Studios. Stories and art by Dick Rockwell, Ralph Owen, Al Bare and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Actress Rona, burned by romances with theater boys, finds trucker Bill more to her liking. Rival ranchers Steve and Carol find their romance strained when Steve goes to work for Carol. Broken-hearted Sandy vows to never love again, but then Ken comes along. Don't Ever Leave Me; Could I Trust My Heart?; I Hated the Man I Loved; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Ben Brown, David Gantz, Robert Martinott, and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. After her sweetheart is killed in the war, June goes to work in an aircraft factory and faces too much attention from her fellow workers. Sheila resists her friends' efforts to set her up with a guy, but Jerry is very charming. Carey thinks artist Sandy should focus on his straight job, but Bohemian Evelyn and her Greenwich Village pals encourage him to follow his dreams. The Odds On Love; Dont Let Me Love; Scheming Hearts; Greenwich Village Romance; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Robert Martinott, Al Luster, Al Wenzel and Eloise Taylor. From the publisher of Crime Does Not Pay, Lover's Lane offered somewhat edgier, more lurid tales than other romance comics of the era. Lorry falls for bullfighter Johnnie in Mexico, but his dangerous profession threatens to split them apart. Eddie pretend-dates Jeanne to get her to take romance more seriously, and winds up falling for her for real. Kate dates the foreman at her father's logging camp, and a jealous lumberjack tries to sabotage the whole operation. Romance In Mexico; Should You Write a Love Letter?; Love's No Gamble; The Flirt; Surrender to Love; Love Problems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.