Young Brides (1952-1956 Prize) comic books 1954

Volume 2, Issue 5. Whole number 11. Photo cover. "Too Beautiful to Be True!", pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by Joe Simon; Beautiful Janet is repeatedly fired, either because her boss makes a pass at her or the wife of her boss is jealous; Also, she cant get decent dates because men get "fresh" or they think shes out of their league; Janet undergoes a reverse-makeover to become her own "cousin," mousy "Helen Brown." "Ghost Wife," script by Natalie Krigstein, art by Bill Draut; Although her older sister Lil says Evelyn is too immature to marry, Evelyn and Marty wed anyway; Lil helps Evelyn and Marty afterward; Marty appreciates it, but Evelyn feels Lil is taking over; She also catches Lil and Marty kissing. "Practically Married!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; 17-year-old Noras father has her marriage to Dean annulled; he says Nora can marry Dean in a year if she still wants to, and Dean can come to work for him; Dean progresses in the business, but his relationship with Nora cools; When Nora turns 18, Dean dumps her, saying "Ive... outgrown you!" "The Bachelor and the Baby Sitter," art by Bill Benulis; Cass gets teen-ager Peggy to babysit for his fiancé Julies little brother so they can have dinner with his boss; Peggy develops a crush on Cass and this affects his relationship with Julie; Peggys father warns Cass to stay away from his daughter. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 6. Whole number 12. Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Bob McCarty, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Claudia's husband Kane turns out to be a short-tempered jerk; Beth marries Hal after he gets back from Korea, but he has PTSD and an uncomfortable obsession with death; Cass falls for Janet, but isn't prepared to take on her three children. Big Baby; Wet Blanket; Nightmare Honeymoon; Father Under Protest; Good Manners; Advice; Don't Take My Child from Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 7. Whole number 13. Art by John Prentice, Bill Draut, and Bob McCarty Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Fred flips out when he learns Ellen has been accepting "hand-me-down" (secondhand) clothing from the neighbors. Marcy freaks out when her husband buys a negligee that's not her size. Cass falls for Janet, but isn't prepared to take on her three children. The Bride Wore Hand-Me-Downs!; The Other Woman; Fashion Notes; Little Coquette!; Good Manners; Pulse, Please; Revenge with Kisses! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 8. Whole number 14. Cover by John Prentice. Art by John Prentice, Mort Meskin, and Bob McCarty. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ben and Julie's marriage suffers because they can't have children. Laura is torn between handsome Walt and disabled Eddie, whom she's been caring for since childhood. Cathy wants race-car driver Don to find a safer occupation. Half a Wife!; My Love; Faithless!; Take Me As I Am!; Too Fat; Crazy Streak! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 9. Whole number 15. Cover by Bob McCarty. Art by Mort Meskin and Bob McCarty. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Anne discovers on her wedding day that her fiance is in love with another woman. Jane sees Mike as a ticket out of the slums, but he's just a cheap thug with money. Julie tries to forget summer fling Dan. Dancing Doll; Welcome, Trouble; Slum Girl; Husband at Large; Spring Preview; Lavender and Old Lies. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 10. Whole number 16. Cover by Mort Meskin. Art by John Prentice and others. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A woman becomes determined to turn her man straight after prison failed; A love quadrangle unfolds in an office; Beth tries to pursue love without interference from her small-town neighbors. How to Marry the Boss; Young Sinners; Your Questions; Born Bad!; Neat As a Pin; Nice Little Guy. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2, Issue 11. Whole number 17. Cover by John Prentice. Art by Mort Meskin and Art Gates Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A doctor gives up medicine after failing to save the woman he loves, but then he meets a new love. Carol fears that her flirtatious roommate Mitzi will steal her boyfriend. Carol (a different Carol) starts hanging out with a wild crowd, and marries Randy on a dare. Act of Faith; Every Man for Herself; Three Lil Pigs; Thrill Wedding; Price Tag on Love; Til the End of Time; Does He Love Me?; Mother to All. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2, Issue 12. Whole number 18. Cover by Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Art by John Prentice, Bernard Baily, Mort Meskin and Art Gates. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Barbara fears marrying Hank after witnessing her sister's disastrous marriage; Annie's Uncle Ben disapproves of her gangster boyfriend; Widower Hal weds Carrie, but he still isn't over his first wife. Sister of the Bride; Worst of the Lot; Man Trap; My Cheating Heart; The Way to Get a Man; I Was a Convict's Daughter; Career Gal; Haunted Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 3, Issue 1. Whole number 19. Cover by Bill Draut and Jack Kirby. Art by John Prentice, Ross Andru, Martin Thall, Tom Gill, Al Eadeh and Art Gates. Another spinoff of the Young Romance comics series, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ellen is swept off her feet by a famous singing star; Elaine seeks a man who can take her away from her poverty-stricken life; Rosalita falls for a handsome American with a mysterious past. Exceptional cover for the series, possibly by Joe Simon. Taste for Thrills; Dangerous Age; Love for Sale; Young Brides Through the Ages; Telephone Romeo; Dress for a Man; The Locket. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.