First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) comic books 1954

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Cover art by Al Avison. "Never Come Back," art by John Prentice; After their parents death, Carol raises her much younger sister Kathy but is cruel and domineering; Carol marries Wes and Kathy likes him, but the marriage breaks up; When shes 18, Kathy falls in love with Barry then Carol steals him away. "No Other Choice!" text story. "Roads to Romance!", art by Tom Hickey; How to meet a man in everyday life. "Out of Sight," inks by Jack Abel; Tracy falls in love with writer Jamie but for some mysterious reason they cant commit to each other, and Carol makes a play for his affections; At the end of the story, Tracy undergoes an operation and Jamie rushes to her bedside: she was blind but now can see. "He Bought My Love," art by Bob Powell; Secretary Sheila falls in love with her boss Bryce, but he doesnt believe in marriage; Sheila then dates Frank and decides to marry him, but Bryce threatens to tell Frank that she was his mistress, "proving" this with cancelled checks for the gifts he gave her. "Career Girl" text story. "Love Slaves," art by Bill Draut; Julia and her boyfriend Jan are put in a labor camp behind the Iron Curtain; When Jan tries to defend Julia from Inspector Godenoffs lecherous advances, he is beaten. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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"Gangster's Girl!", art by Bill Draut; Gangster Joe sends his girlfriend Ann to renew her friendship with honest politician Phil; They fall in love; When Phil loses an election to Joes crooked candidate, he says at least he has Ann. "Dangerous Deception" text story. "It's a Date!" one-page story, art by Tom Hickey. "No Love for Me," art by Leonard Starr; 17-year-old Myrna marries the older Randolph at her fathers urging, but then falls in love with Devon; She refuses to consider divorce and Devon becomes engaged to Vivian; When Randolph is killed in an accident, Devon comes back, but Myrna wont let him break his promise to marry Vivian. "Doomed to Heartbreak," art by Bob Powell; Glorys widowed father Steve marries Margaret and she and her grown son Jack move to Steves ranch; Glory and Jack fall in love, but Margaret opposes their match; Glory finally learns the truth: Jack has a hereditary disease and only a few years to live. "Champion's Girl" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "Bedeviled," art by John Prentice; Ross is forced to work as a carnival dancer to pay off her boyfriend Lukes gambling debt to carnival owner Jonah; Ross is caught up in the carny atmosphere and breaks up with Luke, but when Jonah makes a move on her, she rejects him; An angry Jonah physically abuses Ross but Luke returns and defeats him in a fight. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Manny Stallman, and Bob Powell. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Jazz pianist Lynn meets heartbreaker Johnny at the Black Gondola jazz club, in a story "written in the authentic language of jazz," says the contents page. Housemaid Miriam is torn between struggling minister Paul and a life of riches promised by the sleazy Zach. Secretary Josie falls for handsome, mysterious Pete at a ski resort, but he doesn't want to tell her his secret. Also featuring an ad for Harvey's foursome of classic pre-Code horror comics, Black Cat, Chamber of Chills, Witches Tales and Tomb of Terror. I Paid for My Past; One Mistake; Is it Love?; Downbeat for Love; Strange Love; Your Problems; A Right to Dream; Take Me Back. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "For Love or Money," art by John Prentice; Alice falls in love with struggling engineer Bill but her wealthy father thinks hes a fortune-hunter; Alice agrees to move to England with her parents for 6 months to prove her love for Bill can stand the separation; Once there, shes courted by penniless aristocrat Matt and wonders if shes falling for him. "Dangerous Escapade" text story. "Intuition" non-fiction page, art by Tom Hickey. "Driven To Ruin," art by Manny Stallman; Sallys boyfriend Steve plays professional football but isnt good enough; He refuses to acknowledge his failure and Sally criticizes him for it; they break up. "My Hidden Heart!", pencils by Warren Kremer, inks by Lee Elias; Ella is engaged to Arnie but finds herself attracted to singer Lance; Despite feeling "cheap and wanton," she has an affair with Lance, even though he freely admits they dont have a future together; Ella loans Lance money to pay his gambling debts, but hes murdered anyway. "Take Care, My Heart" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "Love Walked Out," art by Bob Powell; Government worker June falls in love with her boss, Cobb, but his secretary Inez is jealous; June is accused of stealing secret documents and fired. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Warren Kremer, inks by Al Avison. "Prisoner of Passion," art by Bill Draut; Noras immigrant father insists she date brutish steel plant foreman Rusk, although she prefers newcomer Cam; Rusk threatens Noras father, brothers, and Cam with harm unless she breaks up with Cam. "Chance of a Lifetime" text story. "Second Date-Bait!" one-page story, art by Bob Powell. "The Barrier," pencils by Manny Stallman, inks by John Giunta; Renees fiancé Dan is killed in an airplane crash on his way home from Korea; Renee gets an office job but withdraws from social activities until her friend Peg insists that she attend a party; Renee meets Air Corps officer Alan, Pegs cousin, and they fall in love. "Trial by Fire," art by Bob Powell; After graduating from college, Carrie intends to marry Hurd but learns he had an affair while she was away; Carrie decides to visit her uncles ranch to "think things through"; She is courted by ranch foreman Wade and responds to his advances but upon reflection decides Hurd is the man for her. "Love's Decision" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "Love Was My Sin," art by John Prentice; Frances is released from reform school after serving 4 years for theft; Her boyfriend Lou had asked her to steal, but denied everything when she was caught; Frances takes a factory job but cynically refuses to date anyone, until she meets new worker Johnny; She tries to resist but eventually they fall in love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "To Find My Love," art by Bill Draut; Jeff and Laurie are fellow art students, although Jeff is irresponsible and his older brother Steve doesnt think hes serious about his studies; Laurie takes a part-time job in a department store when Jeff squanders his inheritance money, then discovers Jeff is cheating on her with Margo; They argue and Jeff falls out of a window and is left paralyzed. "His Other Love" text story. "Lend-Lease on Glamor!" one-page story, art by Tom Hickey. "One More Time," art by John Prentice; May dates many men but "cant feel anything with anyone!"; She goes out with Ted but refuses to respond to his romantic overtures. "Burning Memory," art by Ray Bailey; After her mother dies in prison, Holly decides to become a nurse; She and wealthy patient Tony fall in love but his snobbish parents learn of her mothers past. "Too Good For Him" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "Search For Love," pencils by Bob Powell; Pamela lives in Coaltown but is determined to make a better life for herself and refuses to date coal miners; After placing a personal ad in a magazine, she corresponds with Jim and meets him in New York: they fall in love but he doesnt propose, and she sadly goes home. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Loveless," art by John Prentice; Orphan Lois is raised by her spinster Aunt Anna; Due to the "man-shortage," she cant find romance; She dates Bert but he vanishes when she presses for a marriage proposal, and the same thing happens when her friend Stella sets her up with George; Stella moves away and asks Lois to escort her fiancé Bob around town. "Security for My Heart" text story. "The Boy Loves You When..." one-page story, art by Tom Hickey. "Forgive Me, Darling," art by Manny Stallman; Truck-stop waitress Kathy is rescued from lecherous patron Duke by Walt; They fall in love but she insists he choose between her and a two-month job hes signed up for elsewhere; He says "nobody bosses me" and they break up; Kathy dates Tommy, then discovers he and Duke are hijackers who plan to rob Walt. "Man-Hater," art by Bob Powell; Left at the altar by her fiancé Jim, Cora avenges herself by making men fall in love with her and then humiliating them; However, when she meets Glen, she actually falls in love; They plan to wed, but Glen fails to show up at city hall for the ceremony. "Dream Girl" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "Ecstasy," art by Ray Bailey; Pam leaves her boring fiancé Tom and goes to the beach for summer vacation; Artist Neil asks Pam to pose for him and they fall in love; On the train back home, Pam discovers Neil hates children. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Resort Romeo," art by John Prentice; June Baker and her mother manage a summer resort, the only thing her father left them after his death; But it is heavily in debt and Charlie Wayde holds the mortgage and wants to marry June. "Through With Love" text story. "Complexion Clues," art by Tom Hickey; Hints on matching skin color, hair color and clothes. "Yesterday's Love," pencils by Al Avison; Carla has been dating Bern Madsen, and she is ready to marry him but still thinks of Jeff Condon, a pilot she met while he was on furlough from Korea. "True To My Love," pencils by Bill Draut; Sharon hates watching her sister Elaine suffer through, married to Phil who "gets by" working at a gas station; Vowing not to let that happen to her, Sharon goes to New York to find a "rich man" and meets Larry Curtiss, son of her boss; After he proposes, he tells Sharon he has used every penny he had to buy into an ad agency in Dallas. "Man Stealer" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "First Claim on Him," art by Bob Powell; Judy works at the Hi School Music Shop, and was intently listening to the new record by Joe Banner, when he enters the store; There is an immediate connection, and during their whirlwind romance, Judy learns that Joe still lives with his mother. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Manny Stallman, Tom Hickey and Al Avison. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Coreen wants to marry handsome Ted, but her father, a brutal oil baron, swears to kill Ted first. An instructional page gives advice for interacting with guys, recommending that women "stand on their own 2 feet." Amy tires of living in the shadow of her beautiful sister Rosalie, but then falls for fugitive criminal Johnny Largo when he seeks shelter on her property. The Right to Love; Man-Bait; A Little Bit Independent!; A Man of My Own; Just a Little Faith; Nancy Powers Solves Your Problem; Return to Love; Cursed. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias and Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Manny Stallman, Tom Hickey and Al Avison. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Racetrack owner Julie is torn between horse trainer Slim, who loves her, and wealthy Ronald, who believes she is part of the upper class like himself. Joan bypasses steady cop Ted for a fast life of parties in the city, but when she gets arrested, she's reunited with Ted. John falls for Brazilian beauty Perdita, but learns her mother has already arranged a marriage for her. Racetrack Girl!; Easy Loving!; Mail Order Romance; The Engagement Ring!; Good-Time Girl!; Your Problem; Love in Bondage; Special Firsts. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias and Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Tom Gill, William Shakespeare, Bob Powell, Vic Herman and Jack Kamen. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Ellen's jealousy drives men away, but she doesn't really get it until she meets a man who is as possessive as she was. Ann gets an opportunity to live out her lifetime dream of being an actress...but there's a catch. A musical love triangle unfolds between Roger, Marjory and Mark. Plus "true" reader tales of love, love poetry from classic authors, and vintage love advice. I Was a Child Bride; I Loved Him Too Much!; First Love Winners; Strange Romantic Customs; Glamour Crazy; I Was Faithful to a Memory; Song in My Heart; The Theme That Broke My Heart!; Cupid's Corner; I Trailed My Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Warren Kremer. Stories and art by Tom Gill, Al Avison and Lee Elias. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Vera feels stuck between two worlds because she's only 15 but looks 21. After Trina wins a small fortune, fiance Fred borrows money against his better judgment, giving the impression he's only after her money. Ginny suspects the worst when fiance Kip is seen with beauty Drucie. Plus "true" reader tales of love, love poetry from classic authors, and vintage love advice. I Passed for 21; Special Firsts; Love Made me Miserable; Dinner for Two; Love Makes the World Go 'Round; No Excuse for Love; I Paid for Love; Engagement Ring; Spotlight on Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.