Girls' Romances (1950) comic books 1956-1969

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. Bitter Masquerade!; Jeanne doesn't trust her boyfriend Stan, a merchant marine, and assumes that he has "a girl in every port." Don't Call Me Darling!; Claire feels it's her duty to warn her young cousin Ellen against going out with Philip, who has a bad reputation, but then Claire falls in love with Philip herself. How True Is My Love?; Cindy eventually realizes that it's David that she really loves and not her fiancee Alan. Gazing at the Stars! astronomy page, art by Mort Drucker. Never Lose Heart!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Wendy is sure that Nick will leave her, as she has seen him leave other girls. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. House ad for Girls' Love Stories #38 and Secret Hearts #31. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

She was so sure Edward wouldn't show up for the wedding -- that he was really hers -- just like the locket she was lending the bride! "Borrowed Heart" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Heartbreak was the Prize"; 7 page story "A Rose for Susan"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "Goodbye, My Past"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler. Cover price $0.10.

It was written in her palm -- she would lose the man she loved...to a golden-haired girl! "Fortune's Fool" is the cover-featured 8 page story written by Robert Kanigher. Plus: 7 page story "Sweethearts' Moon"; 7 page story "Escape from Love" inked by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler drawn by Mort Drucker; 7 page story "Forsaking All Others"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

"Heart Without Hope," "Love Came Too Quickly," "Summertime Love," and "A Kiss For a Dreamer." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Untouchable Heart"; 7 page story "Three Secret Loves"; 2 page A Woman to Remember filler "Mumtaz Mahal" (inspiration for Taj Majal); 6 page story "Empty Romance"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "Too Much in Love." Cover price $0.10.

She must not look at him...or remember! She must think only of Paul...and their wedding tomorrow! "Love is Not a Dream" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Dream Home"; 6 page story "My Silent Love" pencilled by John Forte; 3 page A Woman to Remember story "Myra Colby Bradwell (1831-1894)" (woman pioneer in legal profession); 6 page story "Lost: One Heart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

Three minutes -- that's all she has left with him! And then -- a lifetime of emptiness! "Three Minutes to Heartbreak" is the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Tony Abruzzo and ? Plus: 7 page story "Remember My Kiss" pencilled by Tony Abruzzo; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler drawn by Mort Drucker; 6 page story "Love Left Me Crying"; 1 page Jerry Jitterbug filler "Doll in Distress" by Henry Boltinoff; 7 page story "Temporary Sweetheart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

He doesn't even know she's alive! So why does she go there every day...asking for a broken heart? "Heartbreak Hour" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Two Lonely Hearts"; 7 page story "Love is Distant Dream"; 1 page Oddities in Romance filler; 7 page story "Tomorrow is Ours" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 1 page Fran filler "Golf Practice." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Darling, Darling" pencilled by Sy Barry; 7 page story "So Close to Heartbreak" inked by Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "Never is a Long, Long Time" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 1 page Fran filler "Engagement Ring Dreams"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 8 page story "The Ring of Broken Dreams"; 1 page Joan filler "Eating Out (at the Park)." Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs. Echo of Love; Jan and Dick are a perfectly-matched couple until a misunderstanding nearly separates them for good, and Jan learns that no one understands her like Dick does. Bridge to Heartbreak, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jane flees back to her family home on a remote island after a bitter break-up and is angry to find that a handsome young contractor is building a bridge to connect the island with the mainland. Varsity Vic humor strip by Henry Boltinoff. Love is Only a Dream; Suzanne is still grieving the death of her boyfriend Glenn after three years and doesn't want to fall in love again with persistent Phillip. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Follow Your Heart, pencils by Arthur Peddy, inks by Bernard Sachs; Celia and Tommy are long-time sweethearts, but Celia's devotion to her nursing career nearly drives Tommy away for good. House ad for the DC line of romance comics with the new National Romance Group brand. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

James Dean look-alike on cover. Cover price $0.10.

Love Came Back; Greta is in love with Nick even though there seems to be no chance for them because of their class differences. Meet Me in Paris, art by Bernard Sachs; Frank resents it when his family asks him to look after Eve when she arrives in Paris, and he can't believe it weeks later when he realizes he has fallen in love with her. Too Many Tomorrows, art by Bill Draut; Sylvie can't believe it when her boyfriend Peter unexpectedly marries someone else, but John is there to comfort her. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. Young Heart, Angry Heart, art by Bill Draut; Nan and Timmy make plans to marry even though everyone around them thinks they are too young; Eventually even Nan begins to doubt whether they are ready and she nearly drives Timmy away. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

She waited breathlessly for Gary to meet her...until her heart froze with the icy truth that..."Love is a Summer's Dream," the cover-featured 8 page story drawn by Tony Abruzzo, Bernard Sachs and ? Plus: 8 page story "Almost Paradise" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Bernard Sachs; 7 page story "A Tale of Joey" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "Where Love Leads" drawn by John Forte and Sid Greene; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page. Cover price $0.10.

No Time for Happiness!; A series of unfortunate coincidences keep Lila and Ray apart until she begins to doubt his love for her. With This Ring...; Elaine runs away from her own wedding ceremony when she suddenly fears that Bruce is only marrying her for her money. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. The Morning of Love!; Joan meets a handsome stranger and it seems like love at first sight for both of them, but she wonders if they will ever meet again. Ancient Beauty Secrets article, art by Mort Drucker. Oddities in Romance article, art by Mort Drucker. House ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.