Rom comic books issue 4

#33 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 9 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by unknown. Art by Mort Meskin, Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, John Prentice, George Roussos, Joe Simon and unknown. Sometimes, when a man can't find the courage to propose directly to a girl, he may try other methods, like dictating a letter -- using the same thought, the same sincerity! Don't miss..."Take a Letter, Darling:"! Also featuring: "What´s in It For Me!"; "Not in the Act!"; "Charity Case"; and 3-page Will You Help Me? story! Plus: Questions and Answers 1-pagers "About That Kiss" and "Meet Spring Halfway"! Also: 1-page article "Early to Wed"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

34 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 10 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon and unknown. His girl kisses like a dream! The guys in the crowd must have been ribbing him when they called her an..."Old Fashioned Girl"! Plus more tales of young love! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Temptations of a Car Hop"-illustrated by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon!

#35 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 11 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Mort Meskin, Marvin Stein?, Bill Draut, Joe Simon?, George Roussos? and unknown. Featuring: "Temptations of a Car-Hop!"; "The Man Who Loves Shabby Sally!"; "The Man I Married!"; "The Catskill Man-Chasers!"; and 2-page Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic story! Plus: 1-page article "Are You An Imposition?" Also: 1-page article "Beauty At Home"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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#36 on cover; Vol. 4 No. 12 in indicia. Photo Cover. Stories by Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Mort Meskin, Donahue?, Premiani?, Joe Simon? and unknown. Featuring: "Love At Stake!"; "Yesterday's Romance!"; "Married In Haste!"; "Big Brother Blues"; and "Just Good Friends!" Plus: 1-page text piece "Previews of Marriage"! Also: 1-page text piece "Handsome Hands and Feet"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald, Frank Bolle, Leonard Starr, Charles Sultan, Al Hartley and R. Brice. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. After she steals a dress, a woman is wooed by a handsome fellow thief, but they soon spiral into a life of crime; Small-town girl Ellen is literally swept off her feet by a circus trapeze artist; The woman who runs a dating service has hardened her own heart to love. Also, readers send in their personal love stories. The Crooked Road to Romance; The Heart on the Flying Trapeze; Match-Makers Don't Marry; Clothes Horse; I Feared my Heart; Readers' Romances; Love Takes a Nose-Dive! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by George Romero Art by Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Bernie Wrightson Our "undead" hero, Damien Cross struggles for control of what's left of planet Earth! As the army of the resurrected dead swarm the land, there appears to be a rift growing between their Zombie General and his lieutenant, Rasputin! On sale Jan 5 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $2.95.

"A Rival on My Honeymoon!"; Stellas parents pay for her honeymoon with Ralph at Three Star Lodge; He admits hed been there before in high school with his girlfriend Tina; Theyd made plans to come to the lodge for their honeymoon, but she died shortly afterward; Although Ralph protests that he loves Stella now, their stay is ruined. "Romantic Stranger" text story. "I Was Ashamed of My Parents"; Lucia loves fellow high school student Dick, but she is ashamed of her Italian immigrant parents; When Dick meets them, Tina thinks he must consider them "poor, stupid foreigners" and breaks up with him; Her friends think Tina believes theyre not good enough to meet her family. Strange Romantic Customs about some of the Malayan communities. "My Superstitious Heart" text story. "Special Dinner" text story. "Wrong Prescription for Love"; Nina rejects George's romantic advances because she's studying to get a nursing job at a bigger hospital; "I have no time for romance; It would interfere with my work!"; They fall in love anyway, but when she receives a job offer in California, Nina turns down his marriage proposal. "I Was a Failure on My First Date!", art by Bob Powell; High school sophomore goes on her first date with senior Clark, but dresses and acts too sophisticated for her age; Clark complains - he thought she was "fresh and unspoiled"; Elyse confesses that she was putting on an act. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by E. J. Su. Asymmetric Warfare! Newly emerged from Microspace, Rom and the Micronauts seek out Baron Karza and his Dire Wraith allies. But it may be too late to save Earth from being consumed by a dark god from beyond our dimension! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by Giannis Milonogiannis. Asymmetric Warfare! Newly emerged from Microspace, Rom and the Micronauts seek out Baron Karza and his Dire Wraith allies. But it may be too late to save Earth from being consumed by a dark god from beyond our dimension! 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 Robert Csiki. Asymmetric Warfare! Newly emerged from Microspace, Rom and the Micronauts seek out Baron Karza and his Dire Wraith allies. But it may be too late to save Earth from being consumed by a dark god from beyond our dimension! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Robert Gill. Cover by David Mack. At last, the mystery of the lost eagles revealed! Deep within the heart of Egypt, there is unrest… and Antonius and Achillia have stumbled right into the middle of it! On the hunt for the Roman Empire's missing banners at the behest of Emperor Nero, history's first detective and his fearsome gladiatrix companion find themselves on the brink of many revelations: Who is responsible for the plagues threatening their Roman brethren? And who is this new revolutionary calling himself Pharaoh? Legendary writer Peter Milligan (Detective Comics) and visceral artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) close Antonius Axia's most incredible case yet as the final chapter of 'LOST EAGLES OF ROME' is revealed! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art and Cover by Robert Gill. At last, the mystery of the lost eagles revealed! Deep within the heart of Egypt, there is unrest… and Antonius and Achillia have stumbled right into the middle of it! On the hunt for the Roman Empire's missing banners at the behest of Emperor Nero, history's first detective and his fearsome gladiatrix companion find themselves on the brink of many revelations: Who is responsible for the plagues threatening their Roman brethren? And who is this new revolutionary calling himself Pharaoh? Legendary writer Peter Milligan (Detective Comics) and visceral artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) close Antonius Axia's most incredible case yet as the final chapter of 'LOST EAGLES OF ROME' is revealed! 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 Rafa Garres. At last, the mystery of the lost eagles revealed! Deep within the heart of Egypt, there is unrest…and Antonius and Achillia have stumbled right into the middle of it! On the hunt for the Roman Empire's missing banners at the behest of Emperor Nero, history's first detective and his fearsome gladiatrix companion find themselves on the brink of many revelations: Who is responsible for the plagues threatening their Roman brethren? And who is this new revolutionary calling himself Pharaoh? Legendary writer Peter Milligan (Detective Comics) and visceral artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) close Antonius Axia's most incredible case yet as the final chapter of 'LOST EAGLES OF ROME' is revealed! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Jesse Blaze Snider. Art and Cover by Ryan Benjamin. They say you always hurt the ones you love. But in Romeo's case, he may have taken that a little too far and accidentally killed Whisper! That could mean a one-way ticket back to hell for Romeo and possibly the end of the world for everybody else. But Romeo might still have a chance to set things right...if he doesn't die from a broken heart first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Medals Are for Heroes, inks by Vince Colletta; Betsy leads a group of nurses to help during a flood, but she is not impressed with Corporal Kalin, a former war hero whose brash attitude she finds annoying; Working together to help flood victims, they eventually come to an understanding. The End of Love; Helen is crushed when her boyfriend Phil sends his friend Cal to break up with her, unable to face her himself; Time passes and eventually Helen and Cal become involved. Stories reprinted from Nurse Betsy Crane and Love Diary. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Photo cover by Shostal. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Warren Kremer, Dana Dutch, and Chuck Miller. Tales of teen angst and amour. These oversized issues include content typical of a teen girls' magazine, alongside comics stories by the likes of celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Ann isn't sure what to do when she learns her sister's boyfriend is two-timing her, in a story with some fun masquerade-party art by Baker. (Inks may be the work of pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee.) In another Matt Baker story, Edna is dating Wally, but longs to go out with Peter, who ignores her. Plus a profile of Rat Pack member Peter Lawford, with photos. And dating advice, fashion, and music reviews from the dawn of the teenager era, 1949. Moonlight Escapade; Never Gamble on a Lie; You're What the Boys Like; Does Necking Increase a Girl's Popularity?; Hollywood Pin-Ups: Peter Lawford; They Called Me a Love Thief; Pleasure Boat; Mopsy; Phony Love Affair; I Couldn't Give Up My Secret Love; I'll Not Date in August; Short Cuts to Glamour; Platter Chatter; Step Out, Please!; Movie Previews. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Romeo and Juliet, 4th Printing, Painted Cover. Art by George Evans. (HRN 167, with 5/65 date). Cover price $0.15.

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Art by Ken Battefield and others. Tender tales of romance among the cowhands and roughnecks of the Old West. Rancher Susan Polmer is as tough as any man, and more than a match for outlaw Bessie. Rancher Kate and railroad man Rex team up to find the outlaws who rustled her herd. The romance of cavalry soldier Jim and Pawnee woman Bright Star plays against a backdrop of conflict, and offers an interracial romance rare for its era. The cover promises "heart-warming thrillers of ranch and range." The Bride Wore Buckskin; Romance Rides The Rails; Senorita Six-Gun!; Arrow in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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story JONATHAN HICKMAN art & cover JONATHAN HICKMAN 'THE GREAT SOCIETY' The wars of unification have ended and Rome is stronger than ever. Was it enough to change the future and push humanity to new heights? Find out in the epic conclusion of PAX ROMANA. Cover price $3.50.

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(W) Matthew Blair (A) Paul Peart-Smith (CA) Ezra Gilmore Cambrian Comics Presents: Romanis Magicae #4. The final battle is here! As the sorcerer Crixus summons his dark god to carry out his revenge, the fate of Rome rests in a small band of soldiers and a collection of magicians, petty criminals, and misfits. Witness the explosive finale of the first arc of "Romanis Magicae" here! 24 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Matthew Blair (A) Paul Peart-Smith (CA) Paul Peart-Smith Cambrian Comics Presents: Romanis Magicae #4. The final battle is here! As the sorcerer Crixus summons his dark god to carry out his revenge, the fate of Rome rests in a small band of soldiers and a collection of magicians, petty criminals, and misfits. Witness the explosive finale of the first arc of "Romanis Magicae" here! 24 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Art by Howard Larsen and Louis Ravielli. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Rickie is torn between childhood sweetheart Marty and new love Paul; Tom jumps to conclusions when he sees Janey with a wealthy older man; A love affair between a doctor and nurse leads to drama in the operating room. Nobody Will Ever Know!; Detour to Love; Teardrops From my Heart!; Dont Lie to Me My Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Navy sailor Dan meets and woos Betty through the personals (like an online romance before computers), but on leave he learns that he's actually been communicating with Betty's sister Peggy. Nelson and Beth get into a fight, and both risk their romance by having dinner with old flames. Returning veteran Rod adopts a young war refugee, but his fiancee Sandy isn't ready for that in any way - luckily, Anne is there for support. Plus a look at international marriage customs. Wanted - A Mate!; I Married a Bombshell; I Surrender; Shared Kisses; Romance Around the Globe. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: Cover shown is the Superior Publishers Canadian edition. Cover price $0.10.

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Photo cover. "I Changed My Life to Catch a Man!", script by Dana Dutch, art by Chuck Miller; Perry agrees to help June get a date with her crush Ken; After her makeover, she suddenly becomes popular with boys; Ken asks June for a date and Perry advises June to join the school dramatics club to seal the deal, since Ken thinks hes a good actor; June discovers Ken is egotistic and a two-timer; Perry says June should date other guys to make Ken jealous. "Glamour Was My Weakness," pencils by Matt Baker; Ginger spends her savings on a vacation at swanky Hillview Manor, over her boyfriend Jims objections. She falls in love with David there; hes engaged to Fran but says its a family thing; David demonstrates "a diabolical recklessness" that frightens Ginger; Jim arrives and teams up with Fran. "I Was Trapped by Kisses I Couldn't Resist!", pencils by Chuck Miller; Martha vows to dedicate herself to studying at college, but when she meets Ralph, she says "Id love to kiss his fine, strong mouth!"; However, Ralph never asks her for a date because she has a reputation as a "snob" and a "grind"; On a winter break skiing excursion organized by professor Arnold, Martha flirts with him to make Ralph jealous. "My Dangerous Flaw"; Linda arrives at college and ruffles feathers with her superior attitude and disregard for rules; She and Johnny fall in love but he doesnt like it when she acts like "a spoiled brat"; Linda dates Bruce and theyre involved in an auto accident. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art and Cover by Iger Shop. In this issue: "Letter from a Sergeant"; "Kisses of Courage"; "This Man Is Mine..."; "Goodbye, Big Time Love!"; and 2-page text story "The Hero"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and Rafael Astarita. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. The painted cover originally appeared on the paperback novel Confidential" by Donald Henderson Clarke, Avon #253. Mary pretends to be a female WAC soldier to court a handsome captain, but after they fall in love, she must come clean; A dying soldier tries to alienate the woman he loves, so she can start over if he doesnt survive his operation; After marrying for money, Pete is literally haunted by visions of Laura, the woman he really loved. Also featuring a lurid contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Deceived My Love; Flight of Love; You Did Not Love Me; Jilted Sweetheart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Frank Giacoia, Art Peddy, Bernard Sachs, Mike Sekowsky, Ralph Mayo, Mort Leav and Bob Rogers. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. After an accident leaves her with facial scars, Elaine becomes convinced that her husband Carl would be happier with the unmarred Margaret, and tries to get them together! Ann becomes attached to troubled orphan Bobbie, but she doesn't think her husband Fred is interested in adoption. Carl and Jane's attempt to start a happy home life is complicated by her interfering mother. Plus the story of Mark Twain's romance with Livy Langdon, and other true romances involving historical figures. What Price Beauty?; Deception!; The Other Man; Working Wife; Love Conquers All!; The Other Love; The Blue Danube; The Truest Love!; The Rocky Road to Love!; Interfering Mother-in-Law. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Francesca Perillo. Art and Cover by Stefano Cardoselli. JoJo has discovered where Gilda, the love of his life, is being held against her will, and nothing will stop this smitten robot from reuniting with the woman he adores… Not even the very heavily guarded home that belongs to Alfonso Polpette, the Mafia leader. Go, JoJo! Go! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art and Cover by Brett Parson. Romantic and brilliant coder Lexy Ryan finally gets her wish: a St. Valentine's dinner with her dream lover, Lord Byron. But dreams rarely work out the way we want, and when Mata Hari leads her army of cheating husbands onto the Golden Gate Bridge, jaded fantasy quickly turns to full-scale nightmare. Taken prisoner, Lexy and her father clash as the horrible truth about Lexy's mother's death is revealed, while Incubator ice-queen Angel gives Byron a terrible ultimatum. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Janet Hetherington. Destine's Scream Date!; Destine accidentally sets up three dates on the same night with a vampire, a werewolf and a Frankenstein's monster. The Green-Eyed Monster!; Sam breaks up with Sunny to go out with Marcie. The Astounding Origin of the Masked Hurricane!; Larry Champion competes in a wrestling match then tries to save his family and friends from being kidnapped by aliens. Scripts and art by Janet Hetherington. Ad for Eternal Romance. 28 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "Miss Stardust," art by Walter Johnson; Star, assistant to "Saturday Night Hit Parade" producer Al Pearce, is upset when her press agent boyfriend Tim flirts with aspiring singer Laura; Al and singer Bill Harrington give Star a makeover and promote her as a singing star to make Tim jealous; Tim gives Bill and Star incorrect directions to a private party where they are booked to perform, but proves he loves Star when she is in danger of drowning as a result. "Second Fiddle," pencils by Walter Johnson; Star college football player Dick dumps Babs for "campus coquette" Connie; After his shoulder is injured in an auto accident, Dick is off the team and Connie drops him. "Sammy Kaye" Star of the Month article. "Model Perfect," pencils by Walter Johnson; Model agency owner Harry Conover "discovers" Carol working in a store and hires her as a model; She begins to date middle-aged actor Darryl, unaware hes using her to restart his waning career; Carol breaks up with her fiancé Fred as a result, and he goes to Conover for help. "One-Sided Love," art by Walter Johnson; Tommy loves Karen but he tells her "marriage is not for me," and hints at something in his past; Karen later overhears Tommy being pressured into helping rob her fathers bank, where Tommy now works, and discovers Tommy is an ex-convict. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She and Jack were through! He had made her a laughing stock, gushing over Irene all evening and ignoring her! Read..."Flame of Jealousy"! Also featuring: "I Saved Him for Another Woman"; "No Marriage in Sight"; and "I'll Wait for You Always"! Plus: 1-page text story "Only One Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Regular cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Gore cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Imperial cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Wraparound cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. The truth of Caligula is revealed, but it nearly destroys Laurentius in the process. Deep within the horrors of the creature known as the "Heart of Rome," lay the secrets...and at long last, the demon Caligula is at hand. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by El Torres. Art by Jaime Martinez. Cover by Roger Bonet and Sandra Molina. Exorcist John Brennan has finally found the entrance that the demons used to break into the Vatican. But expelling them may be beyond his powers, for its roots reach very deep in the ecclesiastic hierarchy. The conclusion of this horror tale of possessions in the very core of the Catholic Church! 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $3.99.