Roma comic books issue 5

"Interlude!", script and art by Marc Swayze; In order to qualify for a job at her fiancé Edwards private school, Ellen takes a job teaching in Edgetown; She makes friends with mailman Michel and his little brother Timmie. Ellen and Michel fall in love, although shes engaged to Edward. "L As in Love" text story. "The Doctor's Bride"; Anne and her fiancé Ronnie return to his hometown where he intends to replace his father as the local country doctor; Anne finds this life is "disorganized" and "thankless," and says she wont marry Ronnie unless he moves back to the city. "A Woman's Faith"; In the 1930s, advertising writer Dan weds Mary, but is diagnosed with heart trouble and has to find a career with less "tension"; With Marys support, Dan becomes a successful actor on the stage and in films. "I Loved a Lass"; Illustrates a poem by George Wither (1588—1667). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Memories of the Past; Betsy is shocked to learn that a former boyfriend has been admitted to the hospital needing a serious operation, but she puts her feelings aside to take on his case. Mad for Mod, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Never Again, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Stories reprinted from Nurse Betsy Crane and Love Diary. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Photo cover by Willinger/ Shostal. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Warren Kremer, Dana Dutch, and A. F. Sogio. 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. Beauty-contest winner Wilma faces disappointment when she learns what Hollywood is really like, in a story with art by Baker. In another Matt Baker story, rumors start to spread after Hazel is caught on a boat far from shore with Bob. Another Baker story features a farm girl finding love, in a story told in captions, Prince Valiant-style, without word balloons. Plus a Fumetti-style story told using black and white photographs. And fashion advice and music reviews from the dawn of the teenager era, 1949. Come-On Girl; I Was a Hollywood Cinderella; My One Little Mistake; Love Is Born; Rival in Love; Platter Chatter; Brushes to Beauty. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Ken Battefield and others. Tender tales of romance among the cowhands and roughnecks of the Old West. As cowboy Gene prepares to marry redheaded cowgirl Kate, his vengeful ex-con ex-wife Louise shows up in town. Jane gets advice from her Native American godfather when cowhand Jim joins a group of outlaws. It turns out that the new schoolmarm in town is a crack shot. The cover promises "thrilling romance of ranch and range." The Taming of Lone-Star Lou; Fate Named Her Spitfire of the Prairies!; Stampede for Wyoming; Dead Man's Gold. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Gene Fawcette, Manny Stallman, Myron Fass and Louis Ravielli. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Margo falls for a baseball player after shes waylaid by a foul ball; Susan tries to win wealthy Dexter by pushing his girlfriend out a window; A supposed sorority initiation turns out to be a plot to separate Audrey from her boyfriend. Love Me Always, Darling!; Innocence was My Angle; With Evil in Your Heart; Afraid to Love! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Alice likes Clark but suspects he's stealing things from her workplace, unless it's all a plot to get her to go out with him. Margaret suspects her husband Dick is cheating on her, so she sets a trap by making it look like she's the one cheating. Sally and Wayne fall for each other while she's designing the gown for his upcoming wedding. I Married a Flirt; Wings of Love; The Kiss Thief; For Sale, Wedding Gown. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Martin Rosenthal, Milt Hammer, Norman Nodel and Manny Stallman. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Two people meet when she tows his car after it gets stuck in the mud, but she's not impressed even after learning he's a handsome banker. Exes are forced to work out their issues when they meet again as a pro boxer and sports reporter, featuring a classic panel of the teary-eyed gal in a filmy negligee, the back of one hand resting tragically against her face. Recuperating veteran Ben learns Margie has dumped him from the redhead who secretly loves him. The Bittersweet Trail; The Man Who Did Not Love Her; The Lady and the Hombre; Because I Once Loved. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Matt Baker. "My Runaway Heart" text story by Dana Dutch. "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. "Glamour Was My Weakness," art 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. "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. "Was I His Second Choice?" text story by Dana Dutch. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler and others. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Controlling Anita interferes with her husbands medical research job and almost destroys her marriage; A woman learns the hard way not to interfere in other peoples relationships; George tries to rebuild his life after being acquitted of his girlfriends murder, but feels he must keep his past from new love Rita, in a story with echoes of An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser. I Deceived My Love; Flight of Love; You Did Not Love Me; Jilted Sweetheart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ross Andru, Alex Toth, Ralph Mayo, Frank Giacoia, Paul Parker, and Alice Kirkpatrick. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Marilyn tries to deal with the long separations of being married to a doctor, in a story with early art by Alex Toth. Denny loves Dan, but she's haunted by the trauma of losing Art in a skiing accident, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Ross Andru. Nancy inherits her grandfather's run-down property, and handsome farmhand Lee offers to help her restore it to a working farm. Plus strange marriage customs, and origins of modern marriage customs. Doctors Wife; Tips for a Romantic Marriage; Escape from Life!; Wedding Belles; Happiness Is Where You Find It; Strange Marriage Customs; You Dont Know Trouble; Marriage of Convenience; Origin of Modern Marriage Customs; The Fight for Love; Marriage Pitfalls. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art and Cover by Brett Parson. Awkward and adorable coder Lexy saved romantic poet Byron from a miserable death. Now, can he forget about his quiff long enough to return the favor? Meanwhile, dancer, courtesan and spy Mata Hari puts her ultimate scheme in motion-while the New Romancer web team discovers their 'love algorithm' is having a terrifying impact on America's lonely hearts. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

First issue of the series (possibly continued from Meet Miss Bliss). "Jilted" (art by John Tartaglione?), "For Richer or Poorer" (art by Jay Scott Pike), "Blind Date" (art by John Romita Sr.), "Secret Love" (art by Matt Baker?), "Stay Away From My Man," and a two-page text story, "Love That Man." Vince Colletta cover. Cover price $0.10.

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 by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Walter Johnson and others. Tales of teen love and heartbreak. Judy plans to marry boxer Jock, until she learns that he plans to throw a fight for money. Walt loves redheaded Anne, but a figure from the past threatens to ruin everything. Wannabe Hollywood starlet "Star Dust" loves stuntman Tim - but his latest publicity stunt could get her arrested or even killed. Count Love Out!; Ghost from the Past; Youthful Romance of the Month: Kathryn Grayson and Johnnie Johnston; Two Loves for Star Dust!; A Lesson in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"My Sister Took My Man!" in this issue.

Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Beck & Charles Sultan, Ogden Whitney and unknown. Don loved Gloria and he'd give her up if he thought that heel Jim could make her happy in..."Secret Wedding"! Also featuring "My Sister Took My Man" and "My Type of Guy"! Plus: Doris is stood up by her true love Lloyd. Years later, she meets him again, but he's got a new face and a new name after being in a car accident and she doesn't recognize him in "No Handsome Boy for Me"! And: 1-page text story "I Doubted Him"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of Barbara Hale and Bill Williams. "The Fool Was I!"; Laura will marry Tom as soon as he can provide "security!; She helps build up his garage business but Tom feels pressured by her ambition; When he learns Laura flirts with men to get them to sign service contracts with the garage, Tom breaks up with her and gives her the business; Laura realizes money cant make her happy, and donates the company to charity. "Love Lore" non-fiction half-page, art by Mort Meskin. "My Problem Sister," art by Mort Meskin; Kates sister Barbara is selfish and subject to "terrible rages!"; When widowed doctor Ted proposes to Kate, Barbara decides to steal him away. "The Legend of Gretna Green," art by Mort Meskin; History of Scottish town where marriages are performed. "Romance for Sally" text story by June McDonald. "What Should I Do?" one-page story, art by Mort Meskin. "Kirk Douglas... Real Life Star!", art by Art Saaf. "It Pays To Be Different" text story by Betty Cummings. "Hearts at Sea," art by Frank Sieminsky; Martha refuses to marry Jeb unless he gives up his job as a fisherman; He refuses; Wealthy Randolph courts Martha but when they go for a sail and a storm blows up, Randolph reveals his cowardice. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Thorne, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Gloria's redheaded bad-girl buddy Karen convinces her to pick up a soldier, but that turns into a nightmare, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Nancy works in a defense plant, but tries to hide her blue-collar job when she starts dating wealthy Ted. An Army wife with time on her hands makes a life-changing mistake, in an early story by another good-girl art legend, Frank Thorne. Another gorgeous cover by Baker. I Was a Soldiers Pickup; Whirlwind Romance; Anything for Money; I Was a Furlough Flirt; What My Husband Didnt Know. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Ferd Johnson, Chas. M. Quinlan, Ted Miller, and Mike Senich. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured reprints of 1940s comic strips. The Corsair meets the pirate captain called The Raven; Inca Dinca takes an energy pill that is supposed to allow him to work all day and night without tiring; Tim Hennessey is a deck-hand on the tugboat Jezebel Jones. Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton; The Corsair; Teddy Rich; Inca Dinca; Tommy Tinker; Tugboat Tim; Little Mexico. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

A summer break without anyone around is the perfect scenario for loner Hachiman Hikigaya, but Hiratsuka-sensei knows just how to shatter his dreams. Instead of a quiet vacation, the members of the Service Club (as well as Hayama's circle of popular students) are helping out at a children's day camp. While elementary school is a distant memory for these teenagers, Hachiman ends up meeting a young kindred spirit - a loner named Rumi Tsurumi!

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

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Final issue. Photo cover of Gloria Henry. Stories by Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson, Dick Rockwell, Pete Riss and unknown. Stirring sagas of the west, filled with the rhythm of thundering hoofs and pounding hearts! "Darling of the Cavalry" with story and pencils by Paul Gustavson; characters in this story: Sheila Morris; Stede Claiborne. Plus: "Rustled Rapture"; characters in this story: Dr. Bob Rollins; Mary Bergen; Tom Nolan. Also: "Desperado Sweetheart"; characters in this story: Bull Henley; Mr. Roane; Pinto Jim Baker; Sally Roane. And: "Intruder in Paradise" with pencils by Dick Rockwell; characters in this story: Cal; Clint Doran; Helen Doran; Ike Doran; Marshal Lance Thompson. Plus: "Wildcat of the West" with pencils by Pete Riss; characters in this story: Jack Van Dyne; Janey Dowling; Nuggets Dowling. Also in this issue: 2-page text story "Prisoner of Passion"; characters in this text story: Marshal Dan Slocum; Laura Wood; Killer Coy (villain). 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Prentice. "Then You Were with Me," art by Al Ulmer; Sue and Larry are in love, but Sue's mother Anne asks her not to get married yet, because it will make her (Sue's mother) feel old; However, the young couple can finally wait no longer and elope. "When I Went to New York"; Molly visits her Aunt Bridget, who works as a housemaid in a fancy New York City hotel; Molly meets movie star Milo, who is a big ham, but she is impressed by his younger brother David. "They'll Never Destroy Our Love"; Laura becomes a nurse and returns to her small Kentucky town as the assistant to Dr. Lee; They are in love but Laura comes from a poor family and Lee's family is wealthy and snobbish, especially his sister Polly. "At Summer's End" text story. "I Met a Man About Town"; Martha and newspaper columnist Gene fall in love, but she is jealous of his many acquaintances; He says "your reactions are not those of a mature woman." "They All Felt Sorry for Me"; Steve and Ellen are engaged, but his small gas station doesn't earn enough to support them; He has a criminal record and can't find another job; Ellen wants Steve to ask her ex-boyfriend Tom for a job but Steve refuses and they break up. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

"I Could Only Love a Winner"; Jean is unsure which rodeo performer she prefers as husband material: Pete or Rick; "I can only love the biggest winner!"; She convinces Pete to compete directly against Rick in bronco riding; Pete is severely injured and Jean becomes Ricks girlfriend; Pete returns to the rodeo; Rick is caught drugging Petes horse and disqualified. "They Called Me Tigress," art by Doug Wildey; Hillbilly Suzie is courted by all the eligible men around, but Seth wont demean himself like the others; Suzie runs off to the city with tourist Chuck, then discovers hes a bookie; Chuck uses Suzie to deliver betting slips. "How I Hated Rick" text story. "Kept Man," pencils by Ross Andru; Ellen convinces struggling artist Mike to marry her, even though shell have to support them both with her job; Her friend Mildred considers Mike a "parasite who thinks hes too much of a genius to do some real work"; Ellen eventually comes to believe the same thing, and leaves Mike. "A Dream World"; Jane is a lonely, repressed office worker who has "guilt feelings about being attractive" because her mother told her it was "wicked to let boys kiss you"; She falls in love with co-worker Bob but when Jane accidentally gets in a car with a stranger and drives off, he considers her "anybodys easy pick-up!" and breaks up with her. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bob Powell, Wilma Glennon, and Edmund Spencer. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Laura feels she's not pretty enough to deserve love, but then she must win handsome Frank away from Nancy. Liz doesn't know what to do when her brother Jimmy is sent to prison, but then she meets kind cop Will, who helps her embrace life again. Sheila stops to watch the construction workers, especially handsome bridge builder Bart, in a story with some great architectural art by Bob Powell. And a poem by English Romantic poet Edmund Spencer in comics form. Plus a collection of romantic traditions from around the world. In the Shadow of Regret; Romance Oddities; Accused; This Love's Riches; The Moment I Saw You; The Star; Last Stop My Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Policewoman Beth faces drama and conflict when she falls for handsome Rick, only to learn that hes a successful drug dealer. Eileen falls for con man Joey, then realizes that hes using her beauty as part of his latest scheme. Beautiful redheaded Rita endears herself to the soldiers at the nearby Army camp by posing for pinups, but soldier Derek is put off by her reputation. Lady Cop; Make Mine Heaven; Big Brother; Army Pin-Up Girl. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art that looks like actress Lauren Bacall. "Not Enough Faith"; Peggy loves factory worker Ralph, an inventor in his spare time; Peggys spinster sister Blanche urges her to choose wealthy Oliver instead; Ralph refuses to marry Peggy until he sells his new invention to the television industry. "Her Heart Was the Price," art by Ken Rice; Joe, the manager of boxer Timmy, wants to marry Timmys sister Teddy but she doesnt love him; Joe mismanages Timmys career to try and convince her to change her mind. "Marriage Dodger," art by Ann Brewster; Office worker Fern is engaged to car salesman Van, but he is in no hurry to set the date; Fern meets handsome psychology professor Rick, who suggests she date him to make Van jealous enough to get married right away. "Love Was His Game"; College student Julie forms a crush on Professor Darrell, although she is dating fellow student Hugh; Julie breaks up with Hugh and starts meeting Darrell, although he insists on keeping their relationship a secret. "Not Enough Faith" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #1; "Her Heart Was the Price" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #31; "Marriage Dodger" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #33; and "Love Was His Game" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #5. "For Beauty's Sake: For Lovelier Legs, Fashion Impressions, Finishing School for Legs, Basic Care..." text article reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #65, Complete Love Magazine Vol. 27 (1952) #5, Love Experiences (1949) #18, Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #59, Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #3, and Glamorous Romances (1949) #79. "Glitter That Wasn't Gold" and "When He Heard My Voice" text stories. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. Romance by Mail starring Molly Adams, Vera Allan, and Duke Dailey, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Ralston Cereals ad with Tom Mix. Ad for Wonder Woman #40, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. Once and For Always, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by John Giunta. Rancho Pancho wordless strip. Western Serenade, art by Mort Drucker. My Lost Love, art by John Giunta. Ad for Feature Films Magazine #1. Profile of 16-year-old rodeo performer Jackie Durham. Heart of Gold text story, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Joe Giella. Nestle's Crunch ad, art by Creig Flessel. The Forgotten Woman, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. It's Fun to Be Healthy Says Wonder Woman public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Bernard Sachs. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Prentice. "Every Afternoon at Four"; Wealthy businessman Reggie and his girlfriend Phyllis visit his home town; Reggie is attracted to nurse Lola, which makes Phyllis angry; She returns to the city. "I Was That Colman Girl"; After her mother dies, Ginny goes to live with her aunt and uncle but is lonely in her new town and school; She dates Rick, who has a wild reputation, then meets newcomer Kent. "Sunset of Love," script and art by Dick Briefer; Artist Jeans career is managed by his girlfriend Paulette, who forbids him to paint portraits and insists he only do landscapes and still lifes; Jean paints a portrait of a young woman from his imagination but Paulette is sure Claudia, who runs a small art gallery, was his model. "They All Laughed" text story. "Horse and Buggsie," art by Jules Steiner; Horse and Buggsie try to scare each other in a haunted house. "The People on the Drive," art by Billy Ely; Ambitious Marva dates high-society Alec and gets an invitation to spend the weekend at his family home; She is surprised that his family doesnt behave the way she expects rich people to act; They, in turn, think shes a snob. "Crying Is Not for the Theatre"; Helen loves aspiring actor Barry; She gets a job as an elevator operator in the theatrical district so she can see him regularly, but he ignores her when hes accompanied by producers and other actors; Barry is a success in his first play but Helen thinks hes romantically involved with his co-star Thea. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover of June Allyson and Dick Powell. Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Gustavson? and unknown. Featuring: "Wrong Kind of Girl"; "Understudy's Temptation"; "Flame of Passion"; "Forbidden Fruit"; and "Fame is a Trap"! Plus: 2-page text story "Rejected Fiance"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.