ROM comic books issue 3

Carter Photo Variant - Limited to 1000 copies. by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The final all-action issue of the greatest SG-1 tale yet! Teal'c is thrown into the futuristic gladiator arena to face the Legends monsters from mythology crafted into cybernetic killers. Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill are imprisoned and being prepared to for Goa'uld possession. Daniel must face an ancient Goa'uld exile in hopes of rescuing the team and averting an all out attack on Earth. Everything comes to a head as the team faces certain death and the potential annihilation of the planet. Can SG1 find a way to save themselves from the new dawn of the Roman Empire or will all of civilization fall beneath the heel of Mars? Available in regular and wraparound (by Correa), and photo cover editions. Cover price $5.99.

Drake Painted cover - Limited to 1000 copies. by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The final all-action issue of the greatest SG-1 tale yet! Teal'c is thrown into the futuristic gladiator arena to face the Legends monsters from mythology crafted into cybernetic killers. Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill are imprisoned and being prepared to for Goa'uld possession. Daniel must face an ancient Goa'uld exile in hopes of rescuing the team and averting an all out attack on Earth. Everything comes to a head as the team faces certain death and the potential annihilation of the planet. Can SG1 find a way to save themselves from the new dawn of the Roman Empire or will all of civilization fall beneath the heel of Mars? Available in regular and wraparound (by Correa), and photo cover editions. Cover price $5.99.

Purple Foil Edition with Avatar Certificate of authenticity. Limited to 600 copies.by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The final all-action issue of the greatest SG-1 tale yet! Teal'c is thrown into the futuristic gladiator arena to face the Legends monsters from mythology crafted into cybernetic killers. Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill are imprisoned and being prepared to for Goa'uld possession. Daniel must face an ancient Goa'uld exile in hopes of rescuing the team and averting an all out attack on Earth. Everything comes to a head as the team faces certain death and the potential annihilation of the planet. Can SG1 find a way to save themselves from the new dawn of the Roman Empire or will all of civilization fall beneath the heel of Mars? Available in regular and wraparound (by Correa), and photo cover editions. Cover price $4.99.

Gold Foil Edition with Avatar Certificate of authenticity. Limited to 500 copies.by James Anthony & Jorge Correa The final all-action issue of the greatest SG-1 tale yet! Teal'c is thrown into the futuristic gladiator arena to face the Legends monsters from mythology crafted into cybernetic killers. Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill are imprisoned and being prepared to for Goa'uld possession. Daniel must face an ancient Goa'uld exile in hopes of rescuing the team and averting an all out attack on Earth. Everything comes to a head as the team faces certain death and the potential annihilation of the planet. Can SG1 find a way to save themselves from the new dawn of the Roman Empire or will all of civilization fall beneath the heel of Mars? Available in regular and wraparound (by Correa), and photo cover editions. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. After a confrontation with Carmelo when trying to locate his lost love, Gilda, JoJo is now on the run from Carmelo's father and crime boss, Alfonso Polpette, who runs both the city and the police! But JoJo will not give up trying to find Gilda. His friend, Wizard, seems to have a lead, though... Gilda's father, who might know where they have taken his daughter. Will JoJo get to her in time before something even worse befalls her?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

P. Craig Russell Cover

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #51-75, ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) Annual #3-4, and The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #296. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mark Bright, Steve Ditko, William Johnson, Mel Candido, Bob Layton, Tom Palmer, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Brett Breeding, P. Craig Russell, Steve Leialoha, Kim DeMulder, Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott, John Byrne, Gerry Talaoc, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Kelley Jones. Cover by P. Craig Russell. Back Cover by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. The epic climax of Marvel's classic saga of the Spaceknight! Rom has exposed the vile Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth's midst - but that only means his accursed enemies become more bold...and more deadly! It's a good thing Rom has allies, including his armored companion, Starshine, and fellow heroes including Nick Fury, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants - but will perennial sidekick, Rick Jones, be his new best pal? As the Dire Wraiths scale up their invasion plans, seeking to merge their Wraithworld with Earth, Forge of the X-Men lends a technological hand - and, in the final fight to save the world, practically every Marvel super hero joins the fray! But, if Rom can complete his mission at last, what will that leave for the Spaceknight? Can he find his happy ending, back on Galador? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 752 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Bill Sienkiewicz Cover

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #51-75, ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) Annual #3-4, and The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #296. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mark Bright, Steve Ditko, William Johnson, Mel Candido, Bob Layton, Tom Palmer, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Brett Breeding, P. Craig Russell, Steve Leialoha, Kim DeMulder, Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott, John Byrne, Gerry Talaoc, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Kelley Jones. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Back Cover by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. The epic climax of Marvel's classic saga of the Spaceknight! Rom has exposed the vile Dire Wraiths hiding in Earth's midst - but that only means his accursed enemies become more bold...and more deadly! It's a good thing Rom has allies, including his armored companion, Starshine, and fellow heroes including Nick Fury, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Alpha Flight and the New Mutants - but will perennial sidekick, Rick Jones, be his new best pal? As the Dire Wraiths scale up their invasion plans, seeking to merge their Wraithworld with Earth, Forge of the X-Men lends a technological hand - and, in the final fight to save the world, practically every Marvel super hero joins the fray! But, if Rom can complete his mission at last, what will that leave for the Spaceknight? Can he find his happy ending, back on Galador? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 752 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Written by Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by Fico Ossio. At the Heart of the Entropy Cloud! Rom and the Micronauts enter Microspace in an attempt to foil the Dire Wraith's ultimate plan: reviving a cosmic entity that would tear Earth apart. But within the Entropy Cloud, our heroes must fight Baron Karza and his minions before they can make the Dire Wraith's dark prophecy a reality! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by Chris Evenhuis. At the Heart of the Entropy Cloud! Rom and the Micronauts enter Microspace in an attempt to foil the Dire Wraith's ultimate plan: reviving a cosmic entity that would tear Earth apart. But within the Entropy Cloud, our heroes must fight Baron Karza and his minions before they can make the Dire Wraith's dark prophecy a reality! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by James Raiz. At the Heart of the Entropy Cloud! Rom and the Micronauts enter Microspace in an attempt to foil the Dire Wraith's ultimate plan: reviving a cosmic entity that would tear Earth apart. But within the Entropy Cloud, our heroes must fight Baron Karza and his minions before they can make the Dire Wraith's dark prophecy a reality! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Furloughed soldier Ralph weds Carol, but they must keep the marriage secret because her mother is the housekeeper for Ralphs wealthy family. Charlie wonders if Peggy is just marrying him for his military pay, fears that are allayed when she enlists too. Songwriter Gwen doesn't understand why singer Don breaks their engagement, but he's just trying to protect her from dangerously obsessed woman Pat. Love on a Furlough; Leave My Heart Alone!; Allotment Bride?; Our Love Song. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Ron Joseph, Guy Dorian, Sr. and Maria Keane. Cover by Luca Pizarri. 1969: The secret Earth satellite safeguarding the moon landing is infested by Dire Wraiths! Worse, the Wraiths now have transport to Earth. And the crew of the first moon landing can only stop them by making the ultimate sacrifice in "One Small Step for Dire Wraith-Kind: Part 3" by Chris Ryall and Ron Joseph! Plus: the special ROM back-up concludes in explosive fashion in "One Small Step for a Spaceknight: Part 3" by Chris Ryall, Guy Dorian, Sr. and Maria Keane. The thrilling conclusion to the return of ROM! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Ron Joseph, Guy Dorian, Sr. and Maria Keane. Cover by Corin Howell. 1969: The secret Earth satellite safeguarding the moon landing is infested by Dire Wraiths! Worse, the Wraiths now have transport to Earth. And the crew of the first moon landing can only stop them by making the ultimate sacrifice in "One Small Step for Dire Wraith-Kind: Part 3" by Chris Ryall and Ron Joseph! Plus: the special ROM back-up concludes in explosive fashion in "One Small Step for a Spaceknight: Part 3" by Chris Ryall, Guy Dorian, Sr. and Maria Keane. The thrilling conclusion to the return of ROM! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Guy Dorian Sr. Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Ron Joseph, Guy Dorian, Sr. and Maria Keane. 1969: The secret Earth satellite safeguarding the moon landing is infested by Dire Wraiths! Worse, the Wraiths now have transport to Earth. And the crew of the first moon landing can only stop them by making the ultimate sacrifice in "One Small Step for Dire Wraith-Kind: Part 3" by Chris Ryall and Ron Joseph! Plus: the special ROM back-up concludes in explosive fashion in "One Small Step for a Spaceknight: Part 3" by Chris Ryall, Guy Dorian, Sr. and Maria Keane. The thrilling conclusion to the return of ROM! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Vol. 3, No. 3. May 1925. Cover of John Gilbert and Aileen Pringle by Leo Sielke, Jr. 8.5" x 11.5". 144 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by L. B. Cole features an inset photo of movie stars Janet Leigh and Glenn Ford. Stories and art by Martin Rosenthal, Max Elkan and Manny Stallman. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Romance hits the rocks because he has a problem with public displays of affection. Sudden celebrity gives a couple some unwanted attention as they're trying to build a relationship. Biographies of movie stars Janet Leigh and Glenn Ford, illustrated with photographs. One Night on a Date; Love in Headlines; Holiday from Honor; Glenn Ford; Janet Leigh; Monotonous. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Navy daughter Jane rebels by dating Ted, but her father suspects Ted may be trading in military secrets, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story has WAC Anne torn between Frenchman Pierre and fellow soldier Brian in post-WWII occupied Germany. Louise must choose between Frank, a lieutenant, and Brant, her fiance. The Sailor I Couldnt Two-Time; One Lonely Evening and The Trouble Started; Disloyal Love; One Love Too Many; I Was Soldier-Bait! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Robert Gill. Cover by David Mack. Where have the eagles landed? Antonius Axia has survived the wilds of Britain and witnessed the horrors of his own homeland… and now, the trail of Emperor Nero's stolen eagles relics has led him and gladiatrix Achillia to the newly annexed province of Egypt! But, those who once held power in the Fertile Crescent might not be so quick to welcome them… or any other nosy Romans, for that matter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Robert Gill. Cover by Mj Kim. Where have the eagles landed? Antonius Axia has survived the wilds of Britain and witnessed the horrors of his own homeland… and now, the trail of Emperor Nero's stolen eagles relics has led him and gladiatrix Achillia to the newly annexed province of Egypt! But, those who once held power in the Fertile Crescent might not be so quick to welcome them… or any other nosy Romans, for that matter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Robert Gill. Cover by Andres Guinaldo. Where have the eagles landed? Antonius Axia has survived the wilds of Britain and witnessed the horrors of his own homeland… and now, the trail of Emperor Nero's stolen eagles relics has led him and gladiatrix Achillia to the newly annexed province of Egypt! But, those who once held power in the Fertile Crescent might not be so quick to welcome them… or any other nosy Romans, for that matter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

#13 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 1 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Vic Donahue, Joe Simon? and unknown. If she were his bride, she knew she would live a life of loneliness! Don't miss..."Sailor´s Girl!" Also featuring: "Daughter of Misfortune!"; "Friends -- Lovers no More!"; "Good Scout!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Other Side of the Tracks]"! Plus: 2-page text story "To a Lovely Lady"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#14 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 2 in indicia. Photo Cover by Theda and Emerson Hall of "Barbara Bates, Warner Bros. Starlet." Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Bruno Premiani?, Vic Donahue and Joe Simon. Featuring: "Runaway Bride!"; "No Prescription for Love!"; "The Man for Us!"; "The Barrier Between Us!"; and a 3-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: 2-page text story "Cruise to Romance"! Also: 1-page Good Manners Will Make You RATE with Your Date advice column! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#15 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 3 in indicia. Photo Cover of Joan Vohs by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bruno Premiani, Bill Draut, Vic Donahue, Joe Simon and unknown. The love she could not bring out in the open -- "Back Door Love!" Also featuring: "Lady, I´ll Break You!"; "Deathbed Vow!"; "Merciless!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Is it Wise to be Deceitful?]" Plus: 2-page text story "No Time for Laughter"! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#16 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 4 in indicia. Photo Cover of Shirley Johns by Theda and Emerson Hall. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, George Roussos, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "Dance Hall Pickup!"; "The Wolves of the City!"; "The Girl I Left Behind!"; "Janet Loves Janet!"; and "His Engagement Ring!" Plus: Good Manners Will Make you Rate with your Date 1-pager; 1-page article "The Beauty Clinic"; and 1-page article "How to Get Over a Broken Heart!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#17 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 5 in indicia. Photo Cover of Alice Ann Kelly, Warner Bros. Starlet, by Carlyle Blackwell, Jr. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Lee Elias?, Bill Draut, Bruno Premiani, Joe Simon and unknown. From her nearness flowed a subtle power that could move a saint! Don't miss..."The Girl Who Tempted Me!" Also featuring: "I Want Him Back!"; "When a Puppy Love Grows up!"; "Love's little Teacher!"; 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Man-Stealer]"; and 1-page Charmaine story "Glamor Can be Yours"! Plus: 2-page text story "Love Trouble"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#18 on cover, Vol. 3 No. 6 in indicia. Photo Cover of Dona Hughes by Theda and Emerson Hall. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and unknown. Look into the heart of a woman who knows she is losing her man! Read..."Just No Good!" Also featuring: "Make Believe Lover"; "I Own this Man!"; "Mother Tags Along!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "How to Tell the Right Man!" Plus: 2-page text story "Flight from Love"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#19 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 7 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Joe Simon and unknown. The story of an ex G.I. who longed for the girl he left in Paris. Now he was back to claim her...but she had changed. Was she..."That Kind of Girl!" Also featuring: "The Fisherman's Daughter!"; "The Misfit!"; "Tainted!"; and 3-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: Poise, background to beauty, that fresh look and your smile in 1-page The Beauty Clinic article! And: Understanding, character, appearance, taboos, personality quiz in 1-page What Men Think About Women article! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#20 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 8 in indicia. Photo Cover of Eva Gernhardt. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Bruno Premiani, John Severin, Bill Elder and unknown. What was this strange fascination that tied a girl to the man she feared? Read..."Hands off Lucy!" Also featuring: "Mad About the Boy!"; "The Prophecy!"; "No Girl Loves a Phoney!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Life holds enough problems]"! Plus: There's Romance in the Stars! 1-pager; 1-pager "Do You Know Your Wolves?"; 1-page article "Stop That Complex!"; and 1-page article "That Well-Dressed Look"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#21 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 9 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bill Draut, Leonard Starr, John Severin, Joe Simon, Bill Elder? and unknown. Featuring: "I Want Your Man!"; "The Woman Who Lost Him!"; "Let´s Pretend"; "With All My Love"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story "[Happy Marriage]"! Plus: There´s Romance in the Stars! 1-pager; 1-page article "Age to Marry"; and 1-page article "Be Natural"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#22 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 10 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Leonard Starr, Mort Meskin, Bruno Premiani, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "The Savage in Me!"; "Sister Was a Stinker"; "Child Bride!"; "I Never See Helen Alone"; "Change Your Name to Mine!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: 1-page article "Is Your Heart Lonely?" Also: 1-page article "Accent on Accessories"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#23 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 11 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby and unknown. The shameful confessions of a wayward teenager! Read..."Gang Sweetheart"! Also featuring more tales of young love! Plus: 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! And: 1-page article "Are You Fickle?" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Whole #24. Volume 3 No. 12. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Bruno Premiani, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #24 on cover; Vol. 3 No. 12 in indicia. Heiress Liza falls in love with Jeff, but her father thinks he's a fortune hunter. Nicky rebels against her criminal father in favor of peach farmer Swede. Sweethearts meet on V-J Day, in a story inspired by the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photograph of a U.S. Navy sailor kissing a woman on the street in Times Square. Buy Me That Man!; Man Bait!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; The Little Things Remind Him of You; Can Others See Through You?; Danger, Man Trap!; Take a Chance!; About Your Face; Portrait of a Lady! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Dark Closet, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta; Betsy's patient is a controlling woman who fakes illness to keep her son from marrying. Please, Let Me Go, art by Pete Morisi. Happy Birthday. Stories reprinted from Nurse Betsy Crane and Romantic Story. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop. "The Wrong Kind of Love!" - Lonely Cindy puts her name and address in a calendar that she wraps and ships as part of her factory job. She gets a reply from Les, who invites her to travel to Texas to meet him. While on the train, Cindy opens (too late) his last letter, which tells her not to come. Stranded in town until the next day, she agrees to stay with sheriff Bill and his sister Mary. She is shocked to see Les on their ranch. Les is Bill's brother and wrote to Cindy as a joke. However, Bill and Cindy fall in love and she decides to stay. Plus: "I Had a Second Chance!" - Mary is unhappily married to the ill-tempered drunk Henry. Her only solace is listening to Rod's nighttime radio program. On her wedding anniversary, Mary asks Rod to broadcast a dedication, but the jealous Henry attacks the disc jockey. Henry is killed fleeing from the police. Rod courts widow Mary and promises to make her happy. Also in this issue: "Paradise" - Morie's father falls off a cliff to his death and she inherits his Hawaiian plantation...Frank tells her that he saw overseer Charles push her father over the cliff...Frank and Morie fall in love...Charles tries to murder Morie and blame her for her father's death, but Frank rescues her; "The Bride Who Wouldn't..." - Office worker Gloria is engaged to Fred but she really discovers she loves co-worker Joe...Fred is angry when he learns this but, after a punch in the face from Joe, realizes he was lucky Gloria changed her mind before their wedding; and 2-page text story "Passion's Bargain" by Thelma Beecher. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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1st printing. Story and art by Guy Colwell. A classic underground look at social situations, prison life, and drug use. 36 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. Cover price $1.00.

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story JONATHAN HICKMAN art & cover JONATHAN HICKMAN 'NICAEA AND ON'-The Empire divided, the Word rewritten. Tough choices face the army of the future as enemies become allies and friends go separate ways. Cover price $3.50.

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Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Al Hartley and others. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; Thelma is so set on getting back at the man who broke her heart, she doesnt notice the one who really loves her; Mary learns how the Valentine Ranch got its name; Rich girl Dona meets a man money cant buy. Also, readers send in their personal love stories. I Was My Mother's Rival!; The Shattered Heart; Jealous of a Shadow; Romance on Valentine Ranch; Money Can't Make Marriage; Breaking the Ice; Readers' Romances; Afraid of Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Ogden Whitney, Art Peddy, Robert Q. Sale, Chic Stone, Mort Leav and Bob Rogers. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Overweight Mabel starts to suspect that her husband Herb is seeing someone else, and decides to fight for his love. Redheaded Jane decides to "improve" her marriage to Carl with self-help books and seminars, but Carl liked it the way it was. Stewardess Marge and hubby Bob, a pilot, survive a plane crash, but traumatized Marge can't believe Bob wants to get back in the cockpit. Plus a look at honeymoon getaways around the world. Famous Honeymoon Spots; Taken for Granted; Let's Be Adult!; Marriage for Debt; Design for Love; My Heart Had Wings!; Henpeck House!; The Portrait of Love! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "College Prom," art by Walter Johnson; Tex Beneke and his band arrive to play at the Colton College prom; Fran twists her ankle when she meets Tex and her boyfriend Don becomes jealous when he sees Tex with his arm around her; Fran and Don argue. Texs drummer has appendicitis and Don is enlisted to fill in. "Operation Jealousy," art by Charles Payne; Naval Academy midshipman Jim introduces his roommate Rod to Laura, but when Rod and Laura fall in love, Jim becomes angry; On sea maneuvers, Jim causes a collision and is put in the brig when they return to port; After Rod prevents Jim from running away, Rod refuses to snitch on his friend and is dismissed from the Academy. "Bill Lawrence" Star of the Month article. "Love Pirate," art by Walter Johnson; Lauras steady boyfriend Tom asks newcomer Sandra to the "Xmas Dance" so Laura attends with longtime suitor Larry instead; Suspecting Sandra is only interested in money and social position, Laura convinces her that Larry is a better catch and Sandra dumps Tom. "Plain Jane," art by John Sink; Jane wins a Hollywood contract in a beauty contest and sees it as her ticket out of her life of small-town drudgery; Her boyfriend George urges her to stay but she refuses; Once in Hollywood, Jane learns the "contract" was a hoax. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Pawn of Tradition"; Phyllis and her Aunt Melissa live in historic Dendrik Manor; Phyllis is attracted to new neighbor Dennis, but he cant understand her devotion to the "tradition" of the house, which requires constant upkeep that she and her aunt can't afford. "Borrowed Rapture": Office worker Lily gets into debt because she cant resist buying new things; She tells department store bill collector Bob she cant pay because she sends money to her parents (untrue). "Hate Gripped My Heart"; Diane pretends to be Lindas friend, but is really jealous of her; When Fred appears to prefer Linda, Diane becomes angry; Linda is hit by a car and may be permanently crippled. "Release to Glory" Love Story Album text story by Alice Simmons. "Pot of Gold" text story by Frances Howard. "I Lived for Today"; Janet is engaged to Mark, a reform candidate for district attorney; She is selfish and impulsive, never considering the ramifications of her actions; Janet tricks Mark into meeting her on a gambling ship, which is raided: this will end Marks political career. He breaks up with her. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romeo and Juliet, 3rd Printing, Painted Cover. Art by George Evans. (HRN 167, with 9/63 date). Cover price $0.15.

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Art by Louis Zansky and Rafael Astarita. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. This issue reprints Romantic Love (1949) #23 in its entirety. Jean rejects handsome boy next door Barney because she still sees him as a childhood pal; Mary is torn between arrogant but handsome boxer Rocky and her fiance Joe; Lila fools around with her husbands boss in order to advance her husbands career. Also featuring a typically well-crafted contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. The Dream Next Door; Deadline for Love!; Too Great a Temptation; Promotions for Harry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Sultan & W.G. Hargis, Ogden Whitney and unknown. Edith liked Johnny from the moment she saw him, but a haunting fear kept racing through her mind -- a fear of Frank and what he would do! Read..."Nobody Would Date Me" starring Charlie Peters, Edith Barker, Frank Fellows, Jack, Johnny Edwards and Principal White. Also featuring: "I Wanted Someone Else" starring Mr. Hendricks, Mrs. Craig, Nick Craig, Phillip Needham and Violet Lambert; "Why Must I Marry" starring Bill, Freddy, Gene, Gloria, Jimmy, Joyce, Norman Rogers, Peggy, Ralph and Tommy; and the retitled reprint story "How Could I Choose" starring Dr. Dennis Moran, Mrs. Maxwell, Lenore Maxwell and Reverend Hinchley. Plus: 1-page reprint text story "Blind Bargain" starring Al Palmer, Grant Guthrie and Julie Apley. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Jack Sparling, Warren Kremer, Bob Powell and Doug Wildey. A romance anthology from Harvey, featuring stories from its 1950s teen romance comics. Stella's honeymoon with Ralph at a romantic resort is ruined when Ralph reveals he'd been there before with someone else. Lucia feels she must hide her background as the child of Italian immigrants from her new boyfriend Dick. Nina is torn between her career as a nurse and a marriage proposal from George. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Lip Service; Walk Out Smiling; A Night to Be Loved; Somebody Elses Girl; No Wedding Ring For Me!; Schoolboy Crush!; I was Ashamed of My Parents; What Do Boys Think of Girls?; Wrong Prescription for Love; I Was a Failure on My First Date! Final issue of the series. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.