Rom comic books issue 4

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Tired of being "good," a woman seeks thrills with a soldier, but soon has regrets, in a story with art by Baker. Another Baker story has Pat trying to break up Bill's romance with his girl back home, but it's a stunt she's tried before. War correspondent Janice is torn between Frank, her sweetheart back home, and Jack, the soldier she's profiling on the front lines in Korea. My Basic Training for Romance; The True Love of a War Correspondent; Road to Disgrace; I Was the Roving Kind; I Made False Promises; I Was a Girl on the Rebound: I Plunged into Trouble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ferd Johnson. Stories and art by Ferd Johnson. Sometimes listed as Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton #4. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured Ferd Johnson's Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton. Texas Slim is a ranch hand who works for Dirty Dalton, a rancher with a floating moral code. The result is slapstick comedy involving Slim, Dalton and Slim's horse Loco; Little Mexico is a boy who has comedic misadventures, much like Nancy or Henry. Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton; Little Mexico. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

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

In spite of his best efforts, Hachiman still finds himself helping out his fellow students as a member of the Service Club. When delusional fantasy lover and fellow reject Zaimokuza tries to establish a "Playing Club," how will Hachiman, Yui, and Yukino handle his antics?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

Cover price $13.00.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings.

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

In spite of his best efforts, Hachiman still finds himself helping out his fellow students as a member of the Service Club. When delusional fantasy lover and fellow reject Zaimokuza tries to establish a "Playing Club," how will Hachiman, Yui, and Yukino handle his antics?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

Cover price $13.00.

Photo cover from the 1950 movie Blue Grass of Kentucky. Stories by Joe Millard and unknown. Art by Harry Anderson, Reed Crandall and unknown. Pulsating, pistol-packed epics of passion and adventure in the wide open spaces! "Kisses of Hate" with story by Joe Millard and pencils by Harry Anderson; characters in this story: Aunt Lucy; Donna Gates; Lance Balew; Mr. Gates; Buck Halliday (villain); Jake (villain); Tex (villain). Plus: "Sagebrush Surrender"; characters in this story: Digby Deverill; Dr. Haskell; Holly Winslow. Also: "Frontier Flirt" with pencils by Reed Crandall; characters in this story: Dinah Davis; Fred Davis; Mr. Muley; Tex Mains; Will Clegg. And: "Outlaw's Embraces"; characters in this story: Marshal Skip Warner; Paquita; Racey Mottram (villain); Terry O'Shane. Also in this issue: 1-page text story "Fight for Your Lady"; characters in this text story: Buzz Forby; Doc McLeod; Joan Ingalls; Miles Truax. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "The Love That I Needed"; After her parents are killed, 10-year-old Vicki is raised by her older married sister Rita; Rita convinces Vicki that all men, including her husband Al, are bad; As a young woman, Vicki goes to work for the government; Bill is her boss and he falls in love with Vicki. "I'll Know When I Find My Love," art by Paul Parker; Col. Adams tries to convince his daughter Georgia to marry one of the young Army officers under his command; Georgia runs off to the city and is befriended by sleazy Tony; She is nearly arrested in a raid on a gambling joint. "I Dare You to Love Me"; Georgie and her father operate a coastal mail boat in Florida; After her boyfriend Frank marries someone else, Georgie swears off men; They rescue Sam, whose boat sank, and he asks Georgie for a date. "He-Man Stuff" text story. "An Emperor's Love"; In 1866, as his short-lived Mexican empire crumbles, Maximilian sends his wife Carlotta back to Europe so she will be safe. "$100 Worth of Heartbreak," art by John Prentice; Steel factory worker Hank fights boxer Tiger Ames to earn $100 so he can marry Leila; However, she rejects the money and breaks up with him, because she hates fighting; Hank becomes a professional boxer and is managed by sexy heiress Irene. "Forgive Me, Kathleen"; As a child, Louise is jealous of her sister Kathleen; When they grow up, Louise continues her campaign of dislike and hostility. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. "No Law in Love!", art by Ross Andru; Law professor Marcia agrees to marry stuffy Dean Monroe, although he is 20 years older than she is; Former Korean War POW Pete enrolls as a student and Marcia falls in love with him; Marcia overhears Monroe threatening to ruin Petes future if he doesnt dump Marcia, so she breaks up with Pete for his own good. "Give Me Back my Ring"; Patti is engaged to Johnny; he leaves on a business trip and she agrees to escort his former Army buddy Gordon around town; Gordon feels ill and while they are waiting for a doctor, Gordons wife and some private detectives catch him and Patti in his hotel room. "Love Thief - My Sister" text story. "Confession of a Heel!", art by Jon D'Agostino; Photographer Roger is a womanizer who even flirts with his secretary Elaine; Elaine announces shes engaged to someone else, but Roger thinks shes lying; He romances her on a business trip to Bermuda, then discovers he really does love her. "One Moment of Love"; Lindas boyfriend Rod moves to Chicago to become an actor; She agrees to wait for him as long as it takes; Rod becomes famous and marries someone else. Linda marries lawyer Howard on the rebound, even though she still loves Rod. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Carrie works at Dirk's casino and flirts her way to luxury, but when she falls for straight-arrow Stan, she must make a choice. Doctor Deborah is a dedicated professional who has no time for love, until she meets George, the handsome brother of a patient. Aspiring actress Nina wins a TV talent show, but fame begins to change how she regards her old friends, including Ed, who secretly loves her. Plus a collection of romantic traditions from around the world. My Reputation; Romance Oddities; Only a Memory; Love Comes But Once; Unworthy Heart. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bernard Baily and Gwen Ross. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Dancers Mickey and Laura have a successful stage act as well as a romance, but when hes drafted, she fears their life together is at its end. Journalist Margarets plans for a nice, stable marriage with Ralph get sidetracked when she meets handsome, impulsive Ned, whos sailing around the world. Carla is determined to go to England to reunite with RAF pilot Ronnie, even if she has to play with the emotions of Ronnies friend Harry. My Desertion; Beyond the Horizon; Cupid on the Keys; Treachery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art. "The Kind Girls Fall For," art by Al Hartley; Janette took over her father's restaurant when he died; With the help of Charlie, she makes it a success; Janette hires Lee as a counterman but Charlie dislikes him because he's popular with the female employees. "Her Sinister Scheme," art by Ed Waldman; Karen agrees to marry her boss Don, but Don's younger sister Lynn tells Karen that Don had a previous girlfriend, Gladys; Karen becomes jealous until Don explains that Gladys is the sister of his hospitalised "war buddy." "Too Eager to Marry"; Fran is desperate to get married so she can move away from her lower-class family; She arranges to elope with Rick, but her brother's friend Van, a police detective, exposes Rick's scheme: the wedding would have been fake. "Crooner's Sweetheart," art by Ann Brewster; Betty helps her fiancé Kerry's singing career, rescuing him when he suffers from stage fright; Talent agent Earl signs Kerry to a contract and takes him to the big city; When Betty shows up for a visit, she sees Kerry has to drink to overcome his nerves. "Heartbreak Proposal," art by Lin Streeter; Sheila is lawyer Corey's secretary, but when her brother Dix embezzles money from his employer Bart, Bart threatens to have him jailed unless Sheila comes to work for him for 3 months and becomes his fiance. "Love Was His Game," art by Alice Kirkpatrick; Elise has a good job in the city but is lonely; She's attracted to her neighbor Martin, but they don't really know each other; Elise's co-worker Sara invites her for a weekend in the country, and Elise meets Sara's cousin Bob. "The Kind Girls Fall For" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #64; "Her Sinister Scheme"; "Too Eager to Marry" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #28 and Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #6; "Crooner's Sweetheart" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38a; "Heartbreak Proposal" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #5; and "Love Was His Game" art by Alice Kirkpatrick. "For Beauty's Sake: Alluring Lips..." text article partially reprinted in "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #54, "For Beauty's Sake..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #64, "The Most of Your Charms..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, and "Bring Out Your Best..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #2. "After the Beauty Contest" and "In an Indian Pueblo" text stories. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 4, Issue 2 - Fall, 1944. 6.75" x 9.75", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - Guest-starring the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Al Milgrom. The Shi'ar Empire have been long allies of the Earth super-heroes known as the X-Men, but now they find themselves at odds with the Spaceknights of Galador. Seeking his hidden homeworld, Rom and his allies, the surviving members of the Spaceknight Squadron, are accused of invading Shi'ar space. Now, the weary Spaceknights must face those that even the X-Men could not defeat, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. It's Rom vs. Gladiator. Place your bets. This story continues in Rom #73. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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Photo cover. The Fearful Heart! starring Molly Adams, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia; Aline is in love with the sheriff, but she can't take that he always is in danger. No Time for Tears. Dearest Enemy. Sundown. Race for Love text story. Saddle Stuntgirl! facts on rodeo stunt girls. Rancho Pancho. Heartbreak Ranch. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by John Prentice. "Whispers I Never Heard," art by John Prentice; Nurse Laura goes to work at a New York hospital and falls in love with Dr. Carey; Carey's work is lacking and he mysteriously vanishes at times; Laura discovers he's cheating on her. "Plans are Only for Dreams"; Department store secretary Jean falls for famous skier Carl, who is demonstrating equipment in the sporting goods department; Jealous of fellow employee Helen, Jean pretends to be a skier herself to impress Carl and they go on a company-sponsored ski trip. "With Doubt in Her Heart," art by Bill Ely; Ruth, married to busy lawyer Alec, runs into former boyfriend Ken; When Alec criticizes her, Ruth leaves him. "The Old Feeling," art by John Prentice; Cathy has no social life because she is dedicated to caring for her widowed father; When former boyfriend Hal returns to town, she begins to date him again. "Smoothie's Class Pin" text story. "Someday You'll Understand"; Nurse Betty and Dr. Bob are in love, but can't marry until he completes his internship in 2 years; When Barbara and Dave--another nurse and doctor--elope, Betty presses Bob to do the same but he refuses: if caught, he'll be expelled. "No Deeper Love," art by Joseph Gagliardi; In Tucson in 1842. frontier scout Kit Carson falls in love with Spanish beauty Josepha, and they are married a short time later. "I was Small-Town and Smart"; College journalism student Lois agrees to help visiting big city reporter Hap on a story; He's doing an exposé on college athletics and Lois falls in love with him. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #18-25 and ANNUAL 2000.

Written by DAN JURGENS. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR, MICHAEL RYAN, JERRY ORDWAY and JOSE LADRÖNN. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

As his classic run continues, Dan Jurgens introduces new threats for the God of Thunder to face, and the stakes are higher than ever! Thanos has gathered artifacts that threaten Earth's very existence, and he's got the all-powerful Mangog at his side! Thor, Odin and the Scarlet Witch battle Enrakt the Enchanter in another dimension!

Plus: Loki!

Softcover, 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

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Written by Alex De Campi and Sarah Winifred Searle. Art by Trungles and Naomi Salman. Cover by Trungles. 'TREASURED' When a princess who won't grow up runs away from her castle, she's befriended by a dragon who promises to keep her safe from the horrors of adulthood. But a cage is a cage, even when it's gilded. With her family alienated and no knights riding to the rescue, can she ever get herself free? Drawn by TRUNGLES (Fauns & Faeries, Mirror Mirror). Backup comics story by SARAH WINIFRED SEARLE (Sparks, Fresh Romance) and prose story by NAOMI SALMAN. 44 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

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Stories and art by Hy Fleishman and others. Torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart from Story Comics. Redheaded heiress Martha goes to a small town for anonymity, only to fall for a man who already has a girlfriend. During the Korean War, smitten nurse Nancy convinces blinded soldier Dennis that she's his girlfriend, also named Nancy. College coed Alice gets a reputation for giving her kisses away. I Was a Fool for Love; I Cheated for Love; Love Thief - My Sister; I Was Too Easy to Kiss; I Ran Away to Love. 32 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. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Bernard Baily. "The Loneliest Night in the Week"; Beths fiancé Tom is in the Army and ships out for duty; Her former boyfriend John reappears and Beth remembers their good times together; Tom promises to come home on a weekend pass but cancels, so a bored Beth goes out with John. "Memories!"; Ruths husband is killed in the Korean War; Feeling depressed, she takes her doctors advice and goes to a cabin in Colorado for a vacation; Guide Paul is rude to her, but they are attracted to each other. "Town Girl"; Bea is snubbed by her high school friends when they enter college; she decides to stick to her own social class, the "town" people; When her boyfriend Randy quits his mechanic's job and enrolls in college, Bea opposes his plan; Now that Randy's a student, Bea fears shes losing him, so she monopolizes his free time. "Mix-Up" text story. "Security!"; After Pennys father dies, she and her mother are plunged into poverty; Penny grows up determined to be financially secure, and gets a job in an ad agency. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Raymond C. Krank and Gina Leahy. Stories and art by Gardner Fox, Johnny Jewell, Paul Parker, Creig Flessel and Ogden Whitney. Kids' comics geared to the concerns of the 1940s teenage girl. A teen romance tale with illustrations by Ogden Whitney; A humorous text story by future comics legend Gardner Fox; Kitty Hawke undertakes the search for a missing artist and Kenny's new ventriloquism talents come in handy. Vic Damone; Scared of Your Shadow?; Check Your Hat; If the Shoe Fits...; Wendy; Boys Will Be Boycotting...; Dream Sister; Soap n' Water Opera; Meeting Your Match; Honey; Rain Check for Romance; It Figures Up; Hurry, Hurry, Hurry!; Amusement Park; Kitty Hawke; Young and Gay; Yours Truly, Judy Kirk; Nancy Takes Up: Table Tennis; Hold That Line!; Thank You, Mr. Husing. 48 pages, Full Color.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

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

One of the bestselling light novel franchises in Japan brings high school cynicism face-to-face with youthful enthusiasm in this bittersweet comedy of errors! It's summer break, and Hachiman is continuing his leisurely life of solitude-until Miss Hiratsuka forces the Service Club back together to volunteer at a campground. For some reason, Hayama, Miura, and their crew of normies are there, too... Thus begins a compulsory, youthful season of fireworks, tests of courage, nighttime conversations, and bathhouse incidents, with no escape for Hachiman. Summer is indeed a minefield for the loner...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

The Perfect Cowboy, art by Jack Kirby. Lovin' or Feudin'. Cupid's Corral, pencils by John Severin. Top Hand in My Heart text story. Bartered, pencils by Vic Donahue. The Yearling Years, pencils by Bruno Premiani. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

(W) El Torres (A/CA) Jaime Martinez We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.' Father Brennan is powerless against the horde of demons. As protests against the Church increase and evil spreads in the nursing home, Sister Claire faces the terrible truth. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Wataru Momose. Thanks to Riris magic, Anzu is stuck spending her days fending off hot guys. But now an ugly specter from Kazukis past reappears, and even Anzu herself is put in physical danger! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.