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

  • Issue #37
    Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 37
    • Staple rust. Rust migration. Centerfold detached at one staple.

    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.