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Top Love Stories (1951) comic books 1953

  • Issue #14
    Top Love Stories (1951) 14
    Published 1953 by Star.
    • 1/5" Spine split from bottom. Lateral spine tears.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 3" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Pete Morisi. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Jenny loves Larry, but jealous Lance plots to drive them apart with help from blonde femme fatale Guilda. Redheaded ex-convict Sally is innocent, but as far as her town is concerned, she's guilty. Perry and Janet find their incipient romance scuttled when they become involved in a scandal and the whole town hears about it. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on posture for readers. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Gambled With Love; Charm Tips: Don't Be a Slouch; I Was Branded; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #15
    Top Love Stories (1951) 15
    Published 1953 by Star.
    • 7" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Edge-to-edge back cover tear. Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Wealthy Martin marries Jennie, who is half his age, but then suspects her of fooling around with a younger man. Redheaded Julia longs for a sign from Harry that he shares her feelings. Through a misunderstanding, Steve thinks Cathy was dating her as a prank. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips for readers on achieving "kissable hands." Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. I Longed for Love; Cues: For Kissable Hands; My Heart Was Branded!!; The Mistake of My Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #16
    Top Love Stories (1951) 16
    Published 1953 by Star.

    Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with teen angst from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. After a car accident, doctor Ralph reflects on how Jenny wound up under his care. Redheaded Tina schemes to steal John away from his wife Helen, but then has second thoughts. A couple's commitment is tested by a new arrival. "Miss Belton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on makeup for readers. His Undying Love; Charm Cues; My Stolen Romance; Love Finds a Way. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Top Love Stories (1951) 18
    Published 1953 by Star.

    L.B. Cole cover. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Love of My Life" art by Jay Disbrow; "Man of My Dreams.."; and "Two in Love.." retitled and reprinted from "My Traitorous Heart" in My Great Love (1949) #1. "Heart's Desire" and "For Girls Only! I Want a New Face" text articles reprinted from My Secret Story (1949) #26. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.