Rom comic books issue 13

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, Bernard Sachs, and Mike Roy. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Up-and-coming actress Trudy is forced to choose between her husband Danny or a promising career on the stage. Joan has great hopes for husband Jim's political career, but her ambition starts to alienate her from Jim's affections. Ruth dislikes her husband's workaholic tendencies and the sketchy parties she's forced to attend for potential clients. Love or the Limelight?; Candidate for Love; Model Wife; Are You the Girl He Married?; A Name for Francesca; Budget Blues; Married to His Work; Shopping Spree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Alice is falling for her regular taxi driver Eddy, but dates her boss Mr. Wentworth, who, unknown to Alice, has ulterior motives. Aspiring actresses Pat and Peggy are hired to stage a fight in front of a bank, only to learn they're acting out a diversion for bank robbers. Teen Debbie gets classmate Bill to cover for her while she dates the much older Hank in secret, but that can't end well. I Found Love in a Taxi!; Powerhouse of Deceit!; I Just Love Acting!; Stand-In Boyfriend. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Glamour Girl" (art by Vince Colletta), "They Called Me Boy Stealer," "The Night He Proposed" (art by John Forte), "My Lonely Saturday Nights" (art by Ann Brewster), "Kid Sister" (art by Colletta), and a two-page text story, "Alone, Together." Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Bob Baer. 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 Carol learns that the vain singer she works for is lip-synching, and the actual singer is the man she loves, so she seeks help from real-life singer Richard Hayes. Bobby is torn between her love of teacher Tom and her aspirations for wealth and social success. Plus a profile and photo of legendary radio comedians Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding. Cover features a photo of Richard Hayes. Voice of Love; I Choose Love; The Fantastic Bob and Ray; Fishing for Love; No Song in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She was in love with Danny - she had to see him! And no one would stop her from doing so in "Too Young to Wed"! Also featuring: "He Was Happy Go Lucky"; "Don't Marry a Dreamer"; and "I Wanted an Ambitious Man"! Plus: 1-page text story "Budget Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Yesterday's Kisses" art by Art Saaf; "Let's Have a Party"; "My Careless Heart" art by John Severin; "The King and the Commoner: The Love Legend of Eugenie de Montijo and Emperor Louis Napoleon" and "Too Young to Love" art by Al Carreno; and "Love Problems". "The Dope and the Dream Boat: All Freddy Wanted Was Just a Chance to Date Susie!" illustrated text story by Betty Hill. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Ginny latches on to a young military cadet after all the other eligible men in town have been drafted. Artist Sally tires of Greenwich Village life and marries well, leaving behind struggling artist David, who loves her. Fran marries Ron before he ships out, but when he returns, he expects her to give up her successful business and not be a "career wife." Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. World Without Men; Two Stripes Against Love; Wartime Wife; Correspondence Club; Too Good for Him?; I Was a Lonely Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

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

It's the start of winter, and busy times are ahead for Hachiman, whether it's dealing with Iroha's selfishness or going on a New Year's shrine visit with Komachi. He and Yui are planning to also buy a birthday present for Yukino, but Hachiman somehow ends up on a date (maybe?) with Yukino's sister Haruno?!

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

Cover price $13.00.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Beautiful Jessica leads on older, wealthy neighbor John to win favors, but has no intention of marrying him - and then she meets younger, handsome Stan. Laura dates Leslie just to spite his controlling mother, but then she meets Leslie's handsome college roommate, Mark, and the sparks really fly. Kathy resents the time that her boyfriend Joel spends with his friends, and craves having him all to herself. Nightfall; My Inconsolable Heart; Love Can't Be Wrong; Independent. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 13, Issue 1 - August, 1949. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "My Heart in Chains"; "Watch Your Manners!"; "The Love I Chose"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: If You're Tired of Your Clothes..." advice page; "Love Hints"; "Song Without End: The True Romance of Clara Wieck and Robert Schumann" art by John Severin and Bill Elder; "This Man Is Mine" art by Al Carreno; and "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Going Steady, Doesn't Call As Often, and Dull Looking Hair" letters page. "All's Fair In Love: You Never Can Tell When Romance Will Come Along!" illustrated text story by Sally De Vries. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Volume 13 - 1st printing.

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

The calendar reads March, but the buds of new hope are far from blooming. Yukino, Yui, and Hachiman are finally trying to put their feelings into words and act on them-but doing that means ending their relationship as it is now. As much as they wish things could stay like this forever, a new day cannot dawn until the beautiful sunset gives way to night. If they want to move forward, they must put an end to this chapter of their lives. And before they even have time to worry, the credits start to roll...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 224 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

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Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Two-Timer" reprinted in True Love (1986) #2; "Smart Talk with Janet Lee" art by Art Saaf; "My Impatient Heart"; "Love Problems"; "Hold That Smile!"; "If I Lose You..."; and "Good Health Is Beauty". "Four Hearts of a Kind: There Are Times When Two Kings and Two Queens Beat Anything!" Illustrated text story by Margaret Isbel. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Issue #13. February 1935. Katharine Hepburn cover. 8.5" x 11", 74 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Issue 13. Circa 1954. UK reprints of US romance comics. Includes: "Romeo and Judy Ann!..", "Much Ado About Love", "Poison Ivy" and "Swept Off My Feet!" (All illustrated by Jack Kirby). "Be His Kind of Girl! No. 4" (Ogden Whitney). Jack Kirby cover. 7.25" x 9.75". 68 pages. Black and white.

Spanish Language reprint series. This issue reprints issue 51 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). 28 Pages, 6 1/2-in x 10-in, Full color.

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True Love Stories of Real People. Illustrated with photographs. Softcover magazine, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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.