Rom comic books issue 5

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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

Cover price $13.00.

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.

Barbara Bates photo cover. "My Phantom Rival"; Laura visits the Southern plantation of her fiancé, widower John; Johns wife Anne died several years before; John and housekeeper Abigail constantly remind Laura about Anne; Laura decides to leave, feeling John can never love anyone else. Personality and "You From Your Handwriting" article by Ellyn Lee. "Forbidden Love"; Brenda and Lee are engaged but when Brendas brother has a nervous breakdown and she learns one of her aunts was insane, Brenda fears its hereditary; She breaks up with Lee, but later learns Tims illness was caused by a blood clot. "Platter Previews" record reviews. "The Most Dangerous Game!", art by Bill Fix; Diner waitress Jean falls in love with truck driver Hank, then meets slick Lucky, whos opening a gambling hall nearby; Jean learns Lucky and his henchman intend to hijack a shipment of furs that Hank is driving. "I Want My Soldier Boy" Darling Love publisher ad. "My Love Was Wrong," pencils by Pen Shumaker; Dennis and Vera are childhood sweethearts; When they graduate, they intend to wed, but Veras parents urge her to wait, since shes never dated anyone else; They try to set her up with Kent; Vera and Kent decide to play along "on a friendly basis." "Spoiled!", pencils by Bill Fix; Trudi grows up spoiled, demanding the best from her parents and boyfriends, regardless of the cost; All that matters is that she gets what she wants; She meets Roy and falls for him, but he returns to his home town and never writes. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "I Cheated Romance"; "Love Lore" art by Mort Meskin; "Love In Chains"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant" letters page; "Hollywood Heartache"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant" advice page; "Too Much Love"; and "The Food of Love" art by Mort Meskin. Comic advertisements for Erector and for Dubble Bubble bubble gum from Fleer. "The Minute I Saw You: Lovely Doreen Sanders Is Courted By Proxy!" illustrated text story by Madeline Mines. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bill Fraccio. Stories and art by Hy Fleishman, Ernie Bache and Harry Harrison. Torrid tales of pulse-quickening dalliances and affairs of the heart from Story Comics. Cynthia has set her sights on wealthy Gar, but handsome gardener Rick is a welcome intrusion, in a story with good-girl art by Hy Fleishman. Nurse Carol and stewardess Janice (combining two classic romance-comic tropes) compete for the attention of pilots at the airline where they both work. When her husband Fred goes off to fight in the Korean War, Diane is drawn to her old flame Rod. I Climbed High for Love; Brazen Cheat; Romance on the Reefs; I Cheated My Soldier Lover; Jealous of 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.

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Cover by Adolphe Barreaux. Stories and art by Bob Correa and Howard Alexander. Series continues from Youthful Romances (1949-52 Pix) #18. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Barbee loves her manager Pete, but he doesn't notice her feelings, until they get a little help from real-life guitar legend Les Paul and partner Mary Ford. (This story prominently features their 1953 hit song, "I'm Sittin' on Top of the World.") Redheaded Kitty despises her boss's son Steve, but he's the most handsome man she's ever seen. General's daughter June thinks soldier Tom is just dating her to win favor with her father, and it isn't until he's wounded in battle that she realizes the truth. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Charlton Heston. Cover features a photo of Les Paul and Mary Ford. Sitting on Top of the World; Dangerous to Kiss!; The Tell-Tale Heart; Charlton Heston: From Television to Hollywood; I Trapped My Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 5 #4 - April 1957. Uncredited romance stories with posed photographs. Titles like "I Loved a Married Man" and "Tired of His Shaming Me" give a flavor of what's on offer here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 66 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Cover pencils by Bernard Baily. "Uncertainty"; Kay and Clark fall in love, but she fears hes never gotten over the death of his wife Amy, who was killed in an auto accident; Kay and Clark marry, and he tears up the photo of Amy he carries with him. "First Love!"; Joan is married to "solid and dependable" John but she wonders what life would have been like if shed married former boyfriend Eddie: "he knew how to thrill a girl!"; Eddie comes back to town and Joan invites him to dinner. "The Wandering Wallet of Love" text story. "The Man I Love," pencils by S. Finocchiaro, inks by Eugene Hughes; Ambitious Lisa impresses vacationing model agency owner Garth and he invites her to New York; She tells him "Ill do anything to be a success!" but he says she doesnt need to seduce him to get hired; Garth has Sylvia train Lisa and he pronounces her ready for her modeling debut. "Too Many Lovers"; Mindy and David form a dance team and also fall in love; They wed and their career seems to be on the upswing, but only Mindy is offered a job in a big club; David tells her to take the chance and she is paired with Tod. Shes not successful and to avoid getting fired she flirts with Tod. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

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

Hachiman's summer break is coming to a close, when Yui suddenly comes to visit his house. Not only that, but Totsuka has an invitation for him, as well as a request from a classmate--he even runs into Yukino's sister at the fireworks festival! Hachiman is determined not to get close to anyone or have any expectations, but even this stubborn loner can't ignore the changes occurring in his relationships with Yukino and Yui...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.00.

First issue. Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Marry in Haste"; "Smart Talk by Janet Lee"; "No Love for Me" art by Art Saaf; "The Blame I Bore"; and "Love Problems". "Beautiful, But Smart: It's on With the Dance for Marty Richards and His Date!" illustrated text story by Sue Rosner. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Mail-Order Romance, pencils by Jack Kirby. Tenderfoot in Love, pencils by Mort Meskin. Bordertown Lover, pencils by Bill Draut. Glamour in the Great Outdoors, pencils by Bill Draut. Warden of the Heart text story. Gun-Totin' Bride, pencils by John Severin, inks by Will Elder. Yellow, pencils by Leonard Starr. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Hearts Adrift"; Sally and Tom are married but Tom is in the Navy and away from home often and for very long; Sally does not suffer his absences well and tries anything to bring Tom back…until she chins up and keeps busy while Tom is away; With Sally finally happier, the couple experiences a second honeymoon. "I Made Believe"; Carol's childhood is marred by her father's arrest and imprisonment for embezzlement; She leaves her small town and find a job at Scoop Magazine under an assumed name: Smith; There, she meets journalist Scott Winters who courts her. "Love and Duty" text story by Donald Bayne Hobart. "Tomtoms in my Heart"; Matt leaves Deborah to lead a wagon train through Indian territory; The Apaches go on the warpath and Deborah despairs seeing Matt again, all the while being courted by Zed back in the stockade. "My Dream is You"; Mary Drake helps out Neil Hunter gets seats in the theater and they strike up a friendship and love; Mary is 22 and Neil is ten years older; They face gossips from her friends and the disapproval of her parents. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Walsh, Dick Beck and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Hollywood psychiatrist Anthony King tries to help movie cowgirl Dallas Lee, whose take-charge ways frighten off the men around her. The engagement of childhood sweethearts Tom and Judy is threatened by the arrival of a new woman in Tom's life. Plus a quaint romantic quiz, and a history of the kiss. The Rival; After the Honeymoon; Too Plain to Love; Romantic Customs; The Experimental Kiss; Vacation from Love; What's Your Romantic I.Q.?; Man-Hater!; The History of the Kiss. Final issue under this title; series continues (again) as Great Lover Romances (1951) #6. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

UK reprint series. 68 pages, B&W.