ROM comic books issue 1

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chris Ryall. Art by Luca Pizzari, Guy Dorian, Sr. and Sal Buscema. Cover by Guy Dorian and Sal Buscema. 'Inhumanauts,' Part 1: In 1969, two American astronauts became the first humans to set foot on Earth's moon... but they found something inhuman waiting for them! With Rom the Spaceknight nowhere in sight, can even the Earth Corp help prevent one giant leap for Wraithkind? Plus! Find out where Rom is in a special back-up story with art by Guy Dorian Sr. and Rom legend Sal Buscema! * The return of Rom! * Helmed by Rom fan-favorite writer Chris Ryall and new-to-ROM artist Luca Pizzari (Weapon X, Black Knight)! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

NOTE: #8 on cover, but this is actually #1 for the True to Life Romances series. - L. B. Cole cover. "No. 8" on cover. Numbering continues from Guns Against Gangsters Vol. 2 (1949) #1. In order of appearance: "Because I Hated Steve" art by Manny Stallman; "Love Must Play a Part" art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth; "I'd Fit the Dream" art by Nina Albright; and "My Heart Will Tell Me". "Watch Where You Love" text story. Indicia states: "True-To-Life Romances". 36 pages. Full color. Cover Price $0.10.

NOTE: #8 on cover, but this is actually #1 for the True to Life Romances series. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Chuck Miller, and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Leslie says she's married so she can get a job, but that causes complications when she falls in love with her employer's nephew, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story adds the "nurse and patient" element, exploring the love life of an Army nurse. Everyone thinks Sally's crazy when she dumps her steady boyfriend Clark in favor or Frank, a sailor. More Luck Than I Deserved; Lovelife of an Army Nurse; I Tried to Burn the Candle at Both Ends!; I Learned the Secret of Love; Make-Believe Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

John Romita Jr. Cover

1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #234-266, The Punisher (1987-1995 2nd Series) #10. Written by Ann Nocenti, Mark Gruenwald, Danny Fingeroth, Steve Englehart [as John Harkness], Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley), Mike Baron, Fabian Nicieza, and John Romita, Jr. Art by John Romita, Jr., Steve Ditko, Barry Windsor-Smith, Louis Williams, Sal Buscema, Todd McFarlane, Keith Pollard, Chuck Patton, Tom Morgan, Keith Giffen, Rick Leonardi, Whilce Portacio, Ron Lim, Al Williamson, Klaus Janson, Danny Bulanadi, Steve Leialoha, Al Milgrom, Tony DeZuniga, Dave Hunt, Scott Williams, Jim Sanders III, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bob Wiacek, Geof Isherwood, and Mike Manley. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. Acclaimed writer Ann Nocenti begins her hugely influential Daredevil run - and her collaboration with the legendary artist John Romita Jr.! The Man Without Fear's reputation is put to the test like never before in Ann Nocenti's psychologically driven take that stands as one of the all-time-great eras in DD's storied history - not least when artist John Romita Jr. comes aboard to help put Matt Murdock through fresh hell! Together, they unleash the burning touch of Typhoid Mary! She's a lethally seductive assassin loosed by the Kingpin in his latest campaign to break his enemy - and destined to become one of Daredevil's classic foes! While Mary has demons of her own, Daredevil faces literal ones when Inferno rages in Hell's Kitchen! But that's nothing compared to locking horns with the devil himself, Mephisto! This iconic era for Daredevil also features clashes with the Punisher, Wolverine and Sabretooth! Hardcover, 856 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

Keith Pollard Cover

1st printing. Collects Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #234-266, The Punisher (1987-1995 2nd Series) #10. Written by Ann Nocenti, Mark Gruenwald, Danny Fingeroth, Steve Englehart [as John Harkness], Christopher Priest (as Jim Owsley), Mike Baron, Fabian Nicieza, and John Romita, Jr. Art by John Romita, Jr., Steve Ditko, Barry Windsor-Smith, Louis Williams, Sal Buscema, Todd McFarlane, Keith Pollard, Chuck Patton, Tom Morgan, Keith Giffen, Rick Leonardi, Whilce Portacio, Ron Lim, Al Williamson, Klaus Janson, Danny Bulanadi, Steve Leialoha, Al Milgrom, Tony DeZuniga, Dave Hunt, Scott Williams, Jim Sanders III, Barry Windsor-Smith, Bob Wiacek, Geof Isherwood, and Mike Manley. Cover by Keith Pollard. Acclaimed writer Ann Nocenti begins her hugely influential Daredevil run - and her collaboration with the legendary artist John Romita Jr.! The Man Without Fear's reputation is put to the test like never before in Ann Nocenti's psychologically driven take that stands as one of the all-time-great eras in DD's storied history - not least when artist John Romita Jr. comes aboard to help put Matt Murdock through fresh hell! Together, they unleash the burning touch of Typhoid Mary! She's a lethally seductive assassin loosed by the Kingpin in his latest campaign to break his enemy - and destined to become one of Daredevil's classic foes! While Mary has demons of her own, Daredevil faces literal ones when Inferno rages in Hell's Kitchen! But that's nothing compared to locking horns with the devil himself, Mephisto! This iconic era for Daredevil also features clashes with the Punisher, Wolverine and Sabretooth! Hardcover, 856 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

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Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Nick Bradshaw. Rom meets the Children of the Atom as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! During his classic adventures hunting the vile Dire Wraiths on Earth, Rom encountered the ever-Uncanny X-Men - and Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! In ROM (1979) #17-18, written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema, Rom and the X-Men are searching for the offspring of a Dire Wraith and a human, a creature known as Hybrid - which Cerebro has detected as a mutant! But as they clash over their target, Rom gets a taste of his own medicine courtesy of Kitty Pryde! Then, in ROM (1979) #31-32, the Galadorian hero battles Mystique's villainous mutant team - including future X-Men stalwart, Rogue - before teaming up with them for a rematch against Hybrid! 104 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Nick Bradshaw. Rom meets the Children of the Atom as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! During his classic adventures hunting the vile Dire Wraiths on Earth, Rom encountered the ever-Uncanny X-Men - and Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! In ROM (1979) #17-18, written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema, Rom and the X-Men are searching for the offspring of a Dire Wraith and a human, a creature known as Hybrid - which Cerebro has detected as a mutant! But as they clash over their target, Rom gets a taste of his own medicine courtesy of Kitty Pryde! Then, in ROM (1979) #31-32, the Galadorian hero battles Mystique's villainous mutant team - including future X-Men stalwart, Rogue - before teaming up with them for a rematch against Hybrid! 104 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

"Prequel Platinum" Silver Foil cover. No cover price. Limited to 850 copies. May or may not include Avatar Certificate of Authenticity. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. NOTE: Silver foil looks black in the scan.

"Prequel Battle Teal'c" cover. Limited to 1,500. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

"Prequel Photo" cover. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

"Prequel Wrap" cover. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Prequel Photo cover. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Constant Threat cover. Limited to 1500 copies. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Prism Foil Edition, Limited to 400 copies. May or may not have Avatar Certificate Of Authenticity. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Gold Foil Edition, Limited to 500 copies. May or may not have Avatar Certificate Of Authenticity. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color.

Official Chicago Convention Edition. Limited to 750 copies. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Tau'Ri Defenders cover by Lucio Rubira limited to 1500. Written by James Anthony. Art by Jorge Correa, Jr. This special one shot leads directly into next month's new epic series, Stargate SG-1: Fall of Rome. The SG-1 team finds a vo'cume device that reveals the story of an ancient Roman Goa'uld that assumed the guise of Mars, god of war. When activated, the team learns the treachery-laden fate of one of the most powerful and ambitious System Lords ever. Join Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c as they discover that Rome wasn't built in a day...but it could be destroyed in one. This special issue includes production sketches by new Stargate series artist Jorge Correa and a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Roman pantheon! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Robert Gill. Cover by Cary Nord. AN ALL-NEW EPIC BEGINS! Valiant's sold-out descent into the horrors of the ancient world returns with A BLOODSTAINED JUMPING-ON POINT from legendary comics master Peter Milligan (Detective Comics) and Harvey Award-nominated artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) as Antonius Axia, history's first detective, launches into an otherworldly mystery of monsters, magic, and conspiracy at the boundaries of human understanding... The Roman standard - the eagle borne at the front of each Roman legion - was more than just a symbol of the soldiers that carried it... It was a symbol of Rome itself, the ultimate embodiment of the empire's power… But now, in the mist-shrouded Germanic forest of Tottenwald, the unthinkable has happened: A rampaging barbarian horde has crushed three of Rome's most highly skilled detachments in battle… and captured their mighty Roman eagles. His authority threatened by this all-too-public shame, the mad emperor Nero has dispatched Antonius Axia, the empire's finest 'detectioner' and hero of Britannia, and Achillia, the sword-wielding champion of the gladiatorial arena, to reclaim his stolen relics at any cost. But what began as a simple mission will soon become a terrifying journey into the dark heart of belief itself as the isolated woodlands of Rome's enemies reveal unseen dimensions...and the true power of the legion's lost eagles threatens to consume any who would pursue them... ? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Robert Gill. Cover by Brian Thies. AN ALL-NEW EPIC BEGINS! Valiant's sold-out descent into the horrors of the ancient world returns with A BLOODSTAINED JUMPING-ON POINT from legendary comics master Peter Milligan (Detective Comics) and Harvey Award-nominated artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) as Antonius Axia, history's first detective, launches into an otherworldly mystery of monsters, magic, and conspiracy at the boundaries of human understanding... The Roman standard - the eagle borne at the front of each Roman legion - was more than just a symbol of the soldiers that carried it... It was a symbol of Rome itself, the ultimate embodiment of the empire's power… But now, in the mist-shrouded Germanic forest of Tottenwald, the unthinkable has happened: A rampaging barbarian horde has crushed three of Rome's most highly skilled detachments in battle… and captured their mighty Roman eagles. His authority threatened by this all-too-public shame, the mad emperor Nero has dispatched Antonius Axia, the empire's finest 'detectioner' and hero of Britannia, and Achillia, the sword-wielding champion of the gladiatorial arena, to reclaim his stolen relics at any cost. But what began as a simple mission will soon become a terrifying journey into the dark heart of belief itself as the isolated woodlands of Rome's enemies reveal unseen dimensions...and the true power of the legion's lost eagles threatens to consume any who would pursue them... ? 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 David Mack. AN ALL-NEW EPIC BEGINS! Valiant's sold-out descent into the horrors of the ancient world returns with A BLOODSTAINED JUMPING-ON POINT from legendary comics master Peter Milligan (Detective Comics) and Harvey Award-nominated artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) as Antonius Axia, history's first detective, launches into an otherworldly mystery of monsters, magic, and conspiracy at the boundaries of human understanding... The Roman standard - the eagle borne at the front of each Roman legion - was more than just a symbol of the soldiers that carried it... It was a symbol of Rome itself, the ultimate embodiment of the empire's power… But now, in the mist-shrouded Germanic forest of Tottenwald, the unthinkable has happened: A rampaging barbarian horde has crushed three of Rome's most highly skilled detachments in battle… and captured their mighty Roman eagles. His authority threatened by this all-too-public shame, the mad emperor Nero has dispatched Antonius Axia, the empire's finest 'detectioner' and hero of Britannia, and Achillia, the sword-wielding champion of the gladiatorial arena, to reclaim his stolen relics at any cost. But what began as a simple mission will soon become a terrifying journey into the dark heart of belief itself as the isolated woodlands of Rome's enemies reveal unseen dimensions...and the true power of the legion's lost eagles threatens to consume any who would pursue them... ? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Robert Gill. Cover by Cary Nord. AN ALL-NEW EPIC BEGINS! Valiant's sold-out descent into the horrors of the ancient world returns with A BLOODSTAINED JUMPING-ON POINT from legendary comics master Peter Milligan (Detective Comics) and Harvey Award-nominated artist Robert Gill (BOOK OF DEATH) as Antonius Axia, history's first detective, launches into an otherworldly mystery of monsters, magic, and conspiracy at the boundaries of human understanding... The Roman standard - the eagle borne at the front of each Roman legion - was more than just a symbol of the soldiers that carried it... It was a symbol of Rome itself, the ultimate embodiment of the empire's power… But now, in the mist-shrouded Germanic forest of Tottenwald, the unthinkable has happened: A rampaging barbarian horde has crushed three of Rome's most highly skilled detachments in battle… and captured their mighty Roman eagles. His authority threatened by this all-too-public shame, the mad emperor Nero has dispatched Antonius Axia, the empire's finest 'detectioner' and hero of Britannia, and Achillia, the sword-wielding champion of the gladiatorial arena, to reclaim his stolen relics at any cost. But what began as a simple mission will soon become a terrifying journey into the dark heart of belief itself as the isolated woodlands of Rome's enemies reveal unseen dimensions...and the true power of the legion's lost eagles threatens to consume any who would pursue them... ? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

First Romance Comic. Cover art by Jack Kirby. "I Was a Pick-up!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; After her mother runs away, Toni is raised by her strict grandmother; Accepting a ride from Bob, Toni goes with him to a roadhouse; During a police raid, Bob ditches Toni but shes rescued by club owner Stan. "The Farmer´s Wife"; Nurse Nancy treats Bill in a veterans hospital and they become friends, even though hes 15 years older than she; They date and become engaged, but she wont marry him unless he gives up his dream of being a farmer and takes a job with the Department of Agriculture instead. "Misguided Heart," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Factory worker June has a crush on Karl, snobbish son of the factory owner; After Karls father sends him to work in the plant, Karl begins to date June, to the consternation of worker Sherman, who loves her. "Diary of a Doubtful Damsel" text story. "The Plight of the Suspicious Bridegroom," art by Bill Draut; A sinister apartment building elevator operator tells his passenger about his hobby of breaking up engagements by planting seeds of suspicion and jealousy in each future grooms mind; He doesnt realize that his passenger is Frank, his latest "victim," and gets a punch in the nose for his trouble. "Summer Song"; Jenny lives in a resort town and envies the life of the wealthy summer residents, feeling local suitor Chuck is too ordinary, crude and low-class for her; Jenny meets rich tourist Rick, who agrees to meet her at the Yacht Club dance, even though hes engaged to Pamela. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut and Joe Simon. Featuring: "Boy Crazy"; "My Broken Heart"; "Dangerous Romance"; "The Poorest Girl in the World"; and "Her Tragic Love"! Plus: 2-page text story "15:30 A.M."! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Marriage Contract," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; High school student Kitty and her working-class family live in a slum area; She is attracted to lawyer Eddie, but her father makes a deal with Mike: if Kitty marries Mike, hell pay them a weekly allowance to raise their standard of living. "Campus Outcast," art by Bill Draut; Department store clerk Pat envies the local college students, especially athlete Stan; Pat attends the prom with her would-be boyfriend Joe (attending college on the G.I. Bill), but uses the opportunity to meet Stan. "His Best Friend's Sweetheart!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Ruth and Jim get engaged before he leaves for service in the war; Jims friend Ted keeps Ruth company, but she suspects he wants to be more than a friend; When Jim comes home, Ted gives him a job as a salesman, which keeps Jim away from Ruth. "A Nice Point of Law" text story. "Love or a Career?", art by Jerry Robinson and Mort Meskin; Anne becomes the writer for radio commentator Eric, but rejects his romantic advances; Eric gets engaged to socialite Barbara; Annes work suffers and Barbara dumps Eric because its obvious he loves Anne. "Man-Hater!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Female athlete Bobbie says "no man will ever tame me!" and vows to become an architect "as good as any man!"; During summer vacation she meets Larry, who says he loves her; Bobbie will "never submit to becoming a disheveled drudge and humble wife as long as Ive a chance for a profession that will bring me respect and dignity!" 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by Jack Oleck & Jack Kirby and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Jerry Robinson?, Joe Simon and unknown. Featuring: "Fraulein Sweetheart.."; "Blind Date!"; "Guilty!"; "I Love You, Frank Gerard"; and "Her Rival!" Plus: 2-page text story "You´re so Subtle, Baby"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. "I Fell In Love With My Star Pupil!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Mary graduates from college and takes a teaching job in the rural town of Pinesville; She tutors farmer Jim, which provokes a "whispering campaign" by jealous Peggy; Jim proposes to Mary but she turns him down. "Substitute Sweetheart," art by Bill Draut; Connie agrees to escort newcomer Bruce to a skating party so he can meet Phyllis, the most popular girl in their high school; Phyllis uses Bruce to promote her candidacy for school president, but discards him when his usefulness is over. "Shame," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Secretary Joyce becomes engaged to her boss David; She claims her family is also high society, but in truth her mother is a scrub woman who scrimps to buy Joyce nice clothes; When Joyces mother is injured, David takes her to a hospital and Joyce thinks he wont care for her any more. "The Bachelor and the Baby-Sitter" text story. "Jealousy!", pencils by Jerry Robinson; Department store clerk Cathy doesnt want her fellow worker Jane to meet her boyfriend Bill, fearing Jane will steal him away; Jane and Bill become friends; after Cathy sees them together, she frames Jane for stealing at work; Then she learns Jane and Bill were just preparing a surprise birthday party for her. "Gold Digger," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Rusty refuses to date anyone unless they spend money on her, so the local men convince newcomer Gil to pretend to be wealthy and go out with her and teach her a lesson; She accepts his invitation, only to discover hes taking her to a barn dance. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby & Joe Simon. Stories by unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bill Draut, Jerry Robinson, Joe Simon, Mort Meskin and unknown. Featuring: "Disgrace"; "Friend of the Family"; "The Love That Might Have Been.."; "The Inferior Male"; and "Gossip!" Plus: 2-page text story "Bachelor Girl"! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

"Scratch of Death" Pencils by Charles Nicholas. Betsy realizes that Jeff Wilson's strange behavior is caused by rabies which he contracted from his daughter's dog. Reprinted from Nurse Betsy Crane #13 "Nursing - A Career" Pencils by Charles Nicholas. Description of the nursing profession and the different kinds of nurses."Lady In Distress" strip. Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.60.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. In this issue: "Everybody's Darling"; "Marriage By Capture"; "Some Days Are Different"; and 1-pager "The Wedding Cake"! 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. 44 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 1st printings have a $0.50 cover price, and have red ink dots at the top and bottom of the thin black border that surrounds the main picture of the front cover. Cover price $0.50.

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2nd printing. Story and art by Guy Colwell. A calssic underground look at social situations, prison life, and drug use. 44 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 2nd printings have a $0.50 cover price, and do NOT show red ink dots on the cover. Cover price $0.50.

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3rd printing. Story and art by Guy Colwell. A calssic underground look at social situations, prison life, and drug use. 44 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS. NOTE: 3rd printings have a $0.75 cover price. Cover price $0.75.

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'CREATE THE FUTURE, DESTROY THE PAST' From the mind of comic book innovator JONATHAN HICKMAN, comes the exhilarating time-traveling epic, PAX ROMANA. The creator of THE NIGHTLY NEWS brings his unique sensibility to science fiction and the result is a visually stunning look at a new history of the world. PAX ROMANA tells the tale of 5000 men sent on an impossible mission to change the past and save the future. It's the end of the world: Will they succeed, or will they fail? Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Ken Bald. "Second-Hand Love," pencils by Pete Riss; a plain Jane girl longs to date the class football star. "You Can't Learn Romance!," art by Ken Bald; A young school teacher yearns to know about romantic love. "Hollywood Heartbreak," pencils by Max Elkan, inks Ray Willner; A woman cozies up to a Hollywood start to further her acting career. "The Remembering Heart" text story. "I Was a Fugitive from Love!," inks by Sam Cooper; romance story featuring newspaper columnist. "Woman in White," art by Edvard Moritz; A nurse longs to marry a rich doctor. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover by L. Willinger. "The Widow and the Veep" one-page story, art by Mort Leav; At the age of 70, widowed U.S. Vice-President Alben Barkley marries 37-year-old widow Jane Hadley. "Love Was Not Enough," art by Jack Sparling; Alice boasts to her friends and family about her new husband Jeffs stellar career as a reporter but he tells her to curb her enthusiasm; When the district attorney asks Jeff to help investigate gangster Big Jim, Alice brags to a friend and Jeff is fired from the newspaper for violating confidentiality. "Second Wife," pencils by Max Elkan; After his wife Nelda dies in a car accident, Michael weds Loretta on the rebound; However, Michael constantly compares Loretta to Nelda, unfavorably; Loretta decides to leave him. "The Turning Point," art by Mort Leav; Actress Laura marries screenwriter Mark; He is unhappy in his work and suffers a nervous breakdown; Laura and Mark go to his family farm in Wisconsin to recover. "The Kiss I Couldn't Forget!", art by Frank Borth; Eva refuses to marry her hometown sweetheart Alex until she discovers if she has the talent to become a writer; She moves to New York and is hired as an advertising copy writer in Martins agency. "I Was a Selfish Wife!"; Sue convinces her husband, boxer Pat, to accept a fight with Tiger Madison because she wants the money for a trip to visit her family; Pat knows he isnt ready to face Madison, but accepts the bout anyway. "Second Chance at Love!", art by George Appel; Marie is divorced and has a five-year-old son; She falls in love with engineer Ralph, but Johnny doesnt want a "new daddy," and so Marie says she cant see Ralph any more. "Falling Out of Love" Problems of the Newlywed article. Cary Grant and Betsy Drake photo on back cover. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Walter Johnson. "My True Love," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Walter Johnson; Secretary Brenda spends her savings on a vacation at a fashionable resort in Maine; She dates Bill, but later becomes infatuated with wealthy artist Paul. "The Loves of Harriet," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Charles "Pop" Payne; Hairdresser Harriet fantasizes about romances with the husbands and boyfriends of her customers; When shes selected "Miss Subway," shes suddenly confronted by numerous suitors, but picks the young man who chose her for the ad campaign. "Heatbreak for Judy" text story. "I Thought Beauty Was Everything," script by Mary Lou Apter, art by Cy Heusing; Faith marries John and they move to his heavily-mortgaged family plantation, "Roselands"; Faith grows roses and earns enough to pay off the mortgage; However, Johns ex-girlfriend Diane returns and makes a play for him. "And They Lived Happily Ever After," script by Gloria Buffetti, art by Charles Payne; College student Sue loses her boyfriend Tom to the vain and flirtatious Jean; Tom wins the class presidency thanks to Sues campaign efforts on his behalf, but Jean takes the credit. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Greg Lockard, Alexis Quasarano, Frank Allen, Zipporah Smith, Amanda Deibert, Ivan Cohen, Raphael Draccon, Carolina Munhóz, and others. Art by Max Sarin, Fico Ossio, Adriana Melo, Giulio Macaione, and others. DC is proud to present a selection of eight stories of rapscallion romance, prodigious passion, and undulating, unbridled affection. Tension builds as Apollo and Midnighter are captured by an unknown alien species who are determined to learn the secrets of their supersoldier success. Harley Quinn gets caught in a scintillating fantasy: What would life have been like if she and Ivy had met in high school? Also featuring Fire and Ice heating things up, fan-favorite heroine Power Girl's romantic tale, John Constantine's mysterious tryst, an amorous Aquaman adventure, and many more! These are lovelorn fantasies as only DC can tell them...but it's not a Harlequin romance...prepare yourself for the Harley Quinn Romances! 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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Cover by David Talaski. Written by Greg Lockard, Alexis Quasarano, Frank Allen, Zipporah Smith, Amanda Deibert, Ivan Cohen, Raphael Draccon, Carolina Munhóz, and others. Art by Max Sarin, Fico Ossio, Adriana Melo, Giulio Macaione, and others. DC is proud to present a selection of eight stories of rapscallion romance, prodigious passion, and undulating, unbridled affection. Tension builds as Apollo and Midnighter are captured by an unknown alien species who are determined to learn the secrets of their supersoldier success. Harley Quinn gets caught in a scintillating fantasy: What would life have been like if she and Ivy had met in high school? Also featuring Fire and Ice heating things up, fan-favorite heroine Power Girl's romantic tale, John Constantine's mysterious tryst, an amorous Aquaman adventure, and many more! These are lovelorn fantasies as only DC can tell them...but it's not a Harlequin romance...prepare yourself for the Harley Quinn Romances! 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Elizabeth Torque. Written by Greg Lockard, Alexis Quasarano, Frank Allen, Zipporah Smith, Amanda Deibert, Ivan Cohen, Raphael Draccon, Carolina Munhóz, and others. Art by Max Sarin, Fico Ossio, Adriana Melo, Giulio Macaione, and others. DC is proud to present a selection of eight stories of rapscallion romance, prodigious passion, and undulating, unbridled affection. Tension builds as Apollo and Midnighter are captured by an unknown alien species who are determined to learn the secrets of their supersoldier success. Harley Quinn gets caught in a scintillating fantasy: What would life have been like if she and Ivy had met in high school? Also featuring Fire and Ice heating things up, fan-favorite heroine Power Girl's romantic tale, John Constantine's mysterious tryst, an amorous Aquaman adventure, and many more! These are lovelorn fantasies as only DC can tell them...but it's not a Harlequin romance...prepare yourself for the Harley Quinn Romances! 80 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Stories and art by Edd Ashe, King Ward, and Al Carreno. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. After a mishap on a store escalator, "Boots" meets handsome doctor Larry, but she dreads taking him home to her large and disorderly family. Doris doesn't believe in the kind of love they talk about in the romance novels, until she meets Bob and literally gets weak in the knees. Switchboard operator Elissa falls for telephone lineman Lennie, in a story with some great art of a 1940s red convertible. Plus a pin-up of screen legend Ray Milland, star of The Lost Weekend and future star of X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes. Short Wait for Paradise; Superstitious!; A Tearful Illusion; The Unforgiving Heart; Rendezvous of the Heart; Glamour Girl; Romantic Secrets' Star of the Month: Ray Milland. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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(W) Andy Diggle. (CA) Kenneth Rocafort Romance is in the air in this very special Special! Wonder Woman consults Eros himself about her feelings for The Man of Steel. Barbara Gordon has always been too busy for romance, but could her role as Batgirl bring her back to the first guy she ever kissed? Following the events of 'Death in the Family,' how can Catwoman ease Batman's troubled soul? Aquaman makes waves as he treats his wife like a queen for a day. From the pages of STORMWATCH, Apollo and Midnighter celebrate Valentine's Day separately but with each other in mind. Who-or what-stands between them? Dick Grayson and the daughter of Lucious Fox meet-cute! Plus: Perforated Valentine's Day cards featuring the stars of these stories! Featuring contributions by Ann Nocenti, Emanuela Lupacchino & Jaime Mendoza (Batman & Catwoman in "Think It Through"), Cecil Castellucci & Inaki Miranda (Aquaman & Mera in "The Lighthouse"), Ray Fawkes & Julius Gopez (Batgirl in "Dreamer"), Peter Milligan & Simon Bisley (Apollo & Midnighter in "Seoul Brothers"), Kyle Higgins & Sanford Greene (Nightwing & Ursa Minor in "Another Saturday Night") and Andy Diggle, Robson Rocha & Julio Ferreira (Superman & Wonder Woman in "Truth or Dare"). Cover price $7.99.

Romeo and Juliet, 1st Printing, Painted Cover. Art by George Evans. (HRN 134, with 9/56 date). Cover price $0.15.

Art by Everett Raymond Kinstler, Louis Ravielli, John Forte and Jack Abel. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. This issue reprints Romantic Love (1949) #20 in its entirety. Janis gets caught up in a smuggling operation on the Mexican border and falls for her cohort; Dot loves Ronnie, but when he develops amnesia, another woman takes the opportunity to steal him away; Redheaded Diana learns that her new husband Walt wants her to romance another man to advance Walts career. Also featuring an overwrought contents page illustrated by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the inside front cover. I Was A....Bride For Sale!; Port Of Missing Girls; Love Me Again!; Too Many Lovers! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. He just stood there...his eyes burning with hatred! If only he would give her time to explain in... "Wrong Way Wedding"! Also featuring: "I Was Ashamed of Him"; "Summer Fling"; and "Nobody Wanted Me"! Plus: 1-page text story "A Night to Remember"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Alvaro Papagiani. Cover by Agustin Alessio. Return to Ancient Rome with the great detector Antonius Axia. While Rome is aflame, Nero fiddles, and Axia is set to find out who started the great fire, what's up with all the strangers in town, and what they have to do with any of it. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $12.99.

Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Alvaro Papagiani. Cover by Nico Di Mattia. Return to Ancient Rome with the great detector Antonius Axia. While Rome is aflame, Nero fiddles, and Axia is set to find out who started the great fire, what's up with all the strangers in town, and what they have to do with any of it. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $12.99.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Doug Wildey, Paul Reinman, Al Camy, Warren Kremer, and Lee Elias. A romance anthology from Harvey, featuring stories from its 1950s teen romance comics. Betty is happy to be considered an outsider from the rest of the school cliques, but her boyfriend doesn't feel the same way. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. Myrna offers to let her friend Priscilla "borrow" her boyfriend to get over her fear of dating, in one of two stories illustrated by legendary artist Doug Wildey. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s, including tips on parties, clothing, diet, poise and even finding a husband. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Popularity Quiz; Sacrifice; How To Plan a Party; Too Tall for Romance?; Selfish; My Heart's Desire!; I Was Nobody's Baby; My Ticket To Romance!; Strange Romantic Customs ; What to Wear; Hi-School Hi-Spots ; Nineteen -- And Never Been Kissed; Our Lonely Hearts; Miracle of Love; Wally's Girl; Rate Your Date-Ability!; Rx for Popularity; My Tell-Tale Diary; My Souvenir of Love; Test For True Love; Commencement Day...; Pointers on Poise; Color Clues! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Written by Peter Milligan. Art and Cover by Brett Parson. Fired from a cushy job in Silicon Valley, Lexy becomes a coder for New Romancer, an Internet-dating app that's seen better days. To create fake profiles, she plunders characteristics from history's most notorious lovers. Using little-known writings by Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, Lexy pushes the boundaries of coding and accidentally unleashes history's greatest lover: Lord Byron. Online dating meets courtly love in this paranormal rom-com. Cover price $3.99.