Love Journal (1951) comic books 1953-1955

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Argumentative Doreen almost ruins her romance with Tad when she meets his family, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the S.O.S. for Love story, in which Frances seeks advice from Love Journal after learning her boyfriend's brother has a secret drug habit. Evelyn knows boyfriend Charley has some dicey connections, but she never expected she'd have to testify at his murder trial. Let Me Love You; SOS for Love!; Moll!; Fightin' Irish! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Wealthy Brad falls for working-class Delia, but his family thinks she's after his money, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the S.O.S. for Love story, in which Eleanor seeks advice from Love Journal after Danny dumps her because of her weight. Claudia finds that Joe's time in service during the Korean War has changed him. Strangers in Love; Song of My Heart; SOS for Love!; Dear Little Monster! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Syd Shores and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Edith goes to work running Gerald's modeling agency and falls for him, but then learns the agency is a front for a prostitution ring, an unusual twist for a 1950s romance comic. This is one of two early stories (plus a cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew "Love Slave!," in which Carla falls for boxing champ Ray while on vacation, forcing boyfriend David to step up. Julie seeks advice from Love Journal when her engagement to Arthur causes religious conflict for their Catholic and Lutheran families. Plus the article "How to Find a Man," sure to be amusing to modern eyes. Too Many Sweethearts!; Love Slave!; How to Find a Man; SOS Love in Distress; Trapped! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, Sid Greene and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Young Marian and Steve want to get married in a hurry, but when his squadron ships out, he risks going AWOL for the wedding, in an early story (and cover) by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Nancy is only interested in men who buy her expensive gifts, until she meets Bruce and learns her folly. Cissie falls for handsome Tom from the city, but she can't bear to leave the swamp she calls home - until his actions during an oil fire force her to make a decision. Also featuring a vintage ad for the book "How to Write Thrilling Love Letters." I Put a Price on Love; My Heart Couldn't Wait!; SOS Love in Distress; Swamp Girl! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by John Buscema, Mort Leav, and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. Lois goes to her uncle's country ranch to recover from a near-fatal illness and meets handsome Randy, in one of two early stories (and cover) in this issue by future Marvel and Conan legend John Buscema. Buscema also drew the SOS Love in Distress story, in which Greta loves handsome Jerry, but is filled with anxiety about his dangerous high-rise construction job. Straight-laced Loretta falls for handsome desert rat Harley while working in the Middle East, despite the vast differences between them. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mort Leav and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. A woman meets a man who inspires her to live dangerously and take risks, especially at high speeds. A girl from the slums is torn between two worlds when she falls for a handsome, well-to-do man. Plus an advice column on the allure and dangers of "petting," showcasing the values of the time. Midnight Madness; Love on Wheels; SOS Love in Distress; Tenement Girl. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Suchorsky and Bill Woolfolk. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In the woods, Laura is torn between lumberjack Jack and her city boyfriend Harvey, until a lumber-camp fire reveals their true natures. Clair seeks advice from Love Journal when she fears her marriage-minded mother will scare off her new boyfriend Andy. Betsy falls for Ted, the boy she kissed as a sorority prank, but then learns that he's dating her roommate Diane. Love in the Wilderness; The Man I Couldn't Trust!; Happiness Is Where You Find It; SOS Love in Distress; My Best Friend's Guy! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by John Buscema. Stories and art by Mort Leav and others. Offbeat romance comic, from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted, often featured early work by future comics legends. In a complicated prison romance, redhead Terry, who works in the warden's office, falls for Doug, who's working to overturn the manslaughter charge against his girlfriend, prisoner Gail. Joan dates Walter to get Craig's attention, which works, but now Walter is ready to get serious with Joan. Joyce loves Cliff, but refuses to marry him because he doesn't earn enough to satisfy her dreams of luxury. Also featuring an unusual vintage ad for Catholic prayer beads filled with water from the Lourdes holy site. My Secret Desire; A Man of My Own; SOS Love in Distress; High Price on Love! Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.