ROM comic books issue 14

Cover by Harry Harrison and Bob Bache. Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Redheaded Doris is the catalyst for conflict between temperamental pianist Eric and drummer Ben, until they get help from real-life singer Don Cornell. This story features early art by Doug Wildey. A profile of Hollywood legend Doris Day, including a photograph, from early in her career. Joyce falls for Bill, the boxer her father is managing, but her ambition causes him to take a fight he's not ready for. Cover features a photo of Don Cornell. ("Bobby Soxers Acclaim Him 'The Greatest'.") Don Cornell: Adventure in Love!; K.O. for Romance; The Real Doris Day; Happiness Is a Guy Named Joe; The Modeling Racket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Diane works for the warden at the state prison, and falls for convict Larry, who wants her to help him escape. Martha returns to her hometown of "Homeville" after college and feels arrogantly superior to everyone there, but a visit from a school chum changes her tune. Steelworker Jerry wants to move up to management, and is torn between Carol, who loves him as he is, and Edith, who thinks she can make him into management material. Love's Captive; Solitude; The Verdict; End of the Rainbow! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by W.G. Hargis and unknown. Featuring the reprints: "First Love"; "I Made My Choice"; and "Heaven Is Right Here"! Plus: When Ann Scott fell for handsome Steve Adams, she kept it a secret hidden within her heart! How could she compete with glamorous, successful Julia Bishop? Ann was only her secretary! Read the retitled reprint story "My Man Loved Another"! And: 1-page text story "Love Doesn't Cheat"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $109.00 View scans Water damage. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Leon Winik and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Shy, beautiful Lise finds that boys are intimidated by her beauty - until she volunteers for the charity kissing booth. Laurie comes out of her shell and overcompensates, becoming a wild child and alienating Dan in the process. Hollywood "love doctor" Anthony King tries to help Sandra and Rena, sisters whose feud has escalated to attempted murder. The Women in Our Lives...; Kisses: $1; Flirting with Heartbreak; Dr. Anthony King: The Feudin' Sisters; Some Girls Have all the Luck. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Love Finds a Way"; Shortly after meeting him in a soda shop, Peggy Davies marries Kip Shelby, a well-heeled young man new in town; Within moments however, the police arrest Kip for a crime committed some time in his past. Article by Brenda Brant on sunglasses, bouquets, and other topics. "Liz Gets Hep" text story by Margaret Isbel. "Afraid to Marry"; Shy and timid secretary Joanne dates handsome, well-to-do lawyer Mark and accepts his offer of marriage though terrified of his upper class background and social circle; She feigns illness to avoid meeting his friends; When he enters politics, her anxiety reaches a fever pitch. Advice on make-up and relationships by Brenda Brant. Untitled Love Problems story; Joan is attracted to Ted but doesn't want him to know she needs money and is working after school at the five-and-ten; One Saturday night, her mother suggests she go to a movie rather than sit home alone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Ponkan 8. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

At long last, spring is here again. Although the routine is much the same, each day is always new. After all the hardships, struggles, and mistakes, all they can do is ask the same question as always and search for new answers. Hachiman has struggled to answer that question truthfully, and his relationships have suffered for it-but it's time for that to change.

This romantic comedy has gone wrong enough times. The story may be coming to an end, but youth lives on.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 82 pages, B&W.

Vol. 14, No. 3 - July 1942. 6.5" x 9", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 14, No. 40 - September 1934. 7" x 9.75", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 14 - 1st printing.

Written by Wataru Watari. Art and cover by Naomichi Io. Translated by Jennifer Ward.

The queen of the school, Yumiko Miura, has come to ask the Service Club for help. Her request: to find out what Hayama plans to do after high school. But Hayama has kept his decision close to his chest, and it might just lead to a clash between Hachiman and Hayama!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

Cover price $13.00.

Vol. 14, No. 1 - Spring 1950. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Note: Title changes to Western Rodeo Romances (1950-1952 Standard Magazines) with vol. 14 #3 Cover price $0.20.

Photo cover of actors Gene Tierney and Danny Kaye starring in the 20th Century Fox film "On the Riviera". In order of appearance: "My Disloyal Heart..."; "For a Lovelier You"; "The Man I Lost"; "Trust Your Heart"; "Soldier's Bride: The True Romance of John C. Fremont and Jessie Benton"; and "Afraid of Love...". "Scrambled Eggs and Love: It's Off With the Old, On With the New Romance for Cindy!" illustrated text story by Jane Hobart. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD- 1.8 $32.00 View scans Paper: Tan to Cream Front cover detached 10%. Back cover detached 15%.

Vol. 14, No. 3 - Fall 1950. 6.75" x 9.25", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Issue 14. Circa 1954. UK reprints of US romance comics. Includes: "Lady's Choice!", "Lizzie's Back In Town!", and "Resort Romeo" (All illustrated by Jack Kirby). Jack Kirby cover. 7.25" x 9.75". 68 pages. Black and white.

Photo cover. "Kiss and Run," pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Mike Peppe; After her fathers death, Diane gets a job as a typist, turning down her childhood sweetheart Daves offer to leave college, get a job, and marry her; Former schoolmate Freddy urges her to come to New York, promising she'll find work as a model; However, "models are a dime a dozen" and she becomes a "dreary, under-paid...city white collar worker!" Untitled one-page Smart Talk story, art by Alex Toth; Unlike Pam, who always takes into consideration her boyfriend Marty's financial situation, Edith prefers to date boys who can spend money on her. "Man of Mine," pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Al Rubano; Della "from the wrong side of the tracks" sets out to get a prom invitation from wealthy student Bruce, rejecting studious but poor Tony; Della doesnt care that girls who date Bruce get bad reputations; On the night of the prom, Bruce is speeding; he and Della believe he has hit someone with his car, but Bruce refuses to stop. "Her Sister's House" text story by Margaret Isbel. "I Can't Love You"; Angela and her father live in a small town, where everyone knows her mother ran away 15 years earlier; Angelas father fears shell also turn out to be "wild" and forbids her to date, but Angela falls in love with newcomer Don; When her father finds out, he is angry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

All text cover. Mostly reprinted fiction stories. Series features classic authors like Guy de Maupassant, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ambrose Bierce, etc. Cover price $0.25.

All text cover. Mostly reprinted fiction stories. Series features classic authors like Guy de Maupassant, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ambrose Bierce, etc. Cover price $0.25.

All text cover. Mostly reprinted fiction stories. Series features classic authors like Guy de Maupassant, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ambrose Bierce, etc. Cover price $0.25.