Rom comic books issue 6

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

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

As Hachiman's summer vacation continues, the topic of Yukino comes up. She's had an influence on everyone around her, but what does Hachiman think of Yukino?

The manga adaptation of 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!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 196 pages, B&W. Age 13 and up

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Regular cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. David Lapham's Caligula: Heart of Rome screams to an unbelievably violent and bloody conclusion! The final battle lines are drawn and the foul spirits plaguing Rome are terrorizing the masses. Laurentius finally confronts the demon Caligula in the body of the gladiator in an attempt to free his wife's soul from the beast. And Felix must face the foul creature beneath the streets of Rome to atone for his sins...but the temptation of Caligula is powerful. The demonic forces of Rome fight for control of the bloody remains of the city...and no one is safe. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Gore cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. David Lapham's Caligula: Heart of Rome screams to an unbelievably violent and bloody conclusion! The final battle lines are drawn and the foul spirits plaguing Rome are terrorizing the masses. Laurentius finally confronts the demon Caligula in the body of the gladiator in an attempt to free his wife's soul from the beast. And Felix must face the foul creature beneath the streets of Rome to atone for his sins...but the temptation of Caligula is powerful. The demonic forces of Rome fight for control of the bloody remains of the city...and no one is safe. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Imperial cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. David Lapham's Caligula: Heart of Rome screams to an unbelievably violent and bloody conclusion! The final battle lines are drawn and the foul spirits plaguing Rome are terrorizing the masses. Laurentius finally confronts the demon Caligula in the body of the gladiator in an attempt to free his wife's soul from the beast. And Felix must face the foul creature beneath the streets of Rome to atone for his sins...but the temptation of Caligula is powerful. The demonic forces of Rome fight for control of the bloody remains of the city...and no one is safe. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Wraparound cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. David Lapham's Caligula: Heart of Rome screams to an unbelievably violent and bloody conclusion! The final battle lines are drawn and the foul spirits plaguing Rome are terrorizing the masses. Laurentius finally confronts the demon Caligula in the body of the gladiator in an attempt to free his wife's soul from the beast. And Felix must face the foul creature beneath the streets of Rome to atone for his sins...but the temptation of Caligula is powerful. The demonic forces of Rome fight for control of the bloody remains of the city...and no one is safe. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Jesse is a talented basketball player, but Donna doesn't see the harm in a few rigged games if they can make enough money for their first home. Steven learns that his fiancee Sherry isn't really named Sherry, and nothing else he knows about her is true either. Carol sets her sights on winning handsome district attorney Ben away from his girlfriend Judy, but at a crucial moment, Carol can't be the partner that Ben needs. In the Name of Love; The Fraud; The Heart Lies Deep; Borrowed Moment. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover art by Alexander Redmond. "Blighted Honeymoon," art by Lin Streeter; Leta is depressed that her boyfriend Harry dumped her for Emily; Her father blackmails Harry into proposing marriage; Leta doesnt learn about until they have eloped; Leta runs away and gets a job as a waitress. "No Stranger Rival," art by Ann Brewster; Carol is hired as a grammar school teacher in Fairfield; She meets Bill, whose nephew and ward Buddy is one of her students; Carol and Bill fall in love but Buddy resents Carol and turns his uncle against her. "Wrong Start for Love," art by Ken Rice; Bonnie is a popular model for photographer Mack, but insists on retaining her anonymity; She and struggling artist David fall in love, but he doesnt know shes a successful model; When David sees her posing in a fake wedding scene, he thinks shes ditched him for a wealthy man but she explains everything and they will be married. "The Man Next Door"; Officer worker Lynette has a crush on her neighbor Shelby, although theyve never met; She goes out to a club with her roommate Marcia and Shelby is also there. Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Blighted Honeymoon" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #20 and Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #1; "No Stranger Rival" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #38; "Wrong Start for Love" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #33; and "The Man Next Door" reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #31. "For Beauty's Sake, Beauty in Your Hands, Gesture Prettily..." text article reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #54, Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #3, Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1, and Love at First Sight (1949) #35. "Too Many Dates" and "Marriage By Proxy" text stories. "Heart in Hiding" poem by C.E.B. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by John Prentice. "The Boy I Left Behind," art by John Prentice; Ellen refuses to marry Eddie because she wants to have a better life than he can offer her; She quits business school and goes to work in a department store where shes quickly promoted; Eddie proposes again and breaks up with her when Ellen refuses again. "You Are Not The One"; Pearl accepts a job from her Aunt Jane teaching kindergarten, although it will mean separating from her childhood sweetheart Warren; However, Warren says he doesnt love Pearl. "He Was The Boy Next Door" text story. "Three Girls From Ohio"; Jane, Cay and Lizabeth move to New York from Ohio; Jane dates handsome bellhop Bill and gets a secretarial job in the hotel, while Cay and Lizabeth try to find more glamourous jobs. "Everything But Love"; Kit and Joe are longtime friends but she doesnt view him romantically; When she falls in love with Corry, Joe professes his love for her and says his life will be ruined without her; Kit asks Corry to wait until the situation is straightened out, and she tries to promote a romance between Joe and Joan. "Too Glamorous For Love," art by Al Ulmer; Department store buyer Ronny breaks up with salesman Charley when he offers her a bribe to buy his goods; She returns to her hometown for a visit and meets her old boyfriend Tom. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dale McFeatters, Ferd Johnson, Chas. M. Quinlan, Vernon Henkel 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 thought the pirate called the Raven was dead, but his ghost appears to the crew of the Silver Spray; Private eye Carter Mason, aka Mr. In-Between, tries to prove a woman innocent of her husband's murder; Boy inventor Tommy Tinker uses homemade walkie-talkies to cheat on a test, but accidentally broadcasts to the whole school. Texas Slim and Dirty Dalton; The Corsair; George and the Dragon; Mr. In-Between; Tommy Tinker; Tugboat Tim; Sheriff Shudders. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Bernard Baily. "Dollar Romance"; Doris has a scheme to inherit money from a wealthy widow. "My Love Is Free!"; Rich girl Diana falls in love with Tony, a guy who has no use for money and high society. "Man Killer"; Betty has a reputation of dating any guy she wants, but she may be living a lie. "Love Comes to Hartsford" text story. "A Queen's Story!"; The royal couple are having marriage difficulties, but then a revolution comes and they must flee the country. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 6, No. 4. July 1953. Fictional romance stories with photo illustrations. 8.5" x 10.75". 88 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 6 - 1st printing.

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

Employing his loner skills to the fullest, Hachiman is ready and willing to run at the first sign of responsibility. Unfortunately, while he's busy skipping homeroom, he ends up being chosen for the culture festival committee...

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

Cover price $14.00.

Volume 6.6 - 1st printing.

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

A collection of never-before-published bonus materials detailing the exploits of the Service Club during the sports day after the cultural festival-and the Christmas party after volume 9!

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

Cover price $14.00.

Photo cover of Barbara Bel Geddes and Richard Basehart starring in 20th Century Fox's "Fourteen Hours." No Wife Was I, art by Ruben Moreira; "I wanted security...I wanted a home of my own...and the price I had to pay was marriage!"; Ada and Steve get married and move into a house where Ada plunges "into a frenzy of cleaning, decorating, cooking, sewing..." to "show Steve he had married an ideal homemaker." "My Reckless Heart," art by Art Saaf; Sally takes a summer job as a switchboard operator at the "swanky" Curtis Mountain Hotel; She falls in love with lifeguard Jack, but is also courted by owner Don. "Just for Love" text story. "Love Next Door," pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Al Rubano; Flirtatious Wanda marries Tommy but after a time she feels "the fires gone out of our lives!"; When they move to the suburbs, she decides to seduce their married neighbor Glenn; He eventually kisses her, but "it was almost coldly professional...almost condescending!" "Date Bait" one-page story, art by Paul Robinson; "Youth counsellor" Helen Winslow advises girls who are "attracted to a certain boy--and want to do something about it!" 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

I'm Goin' a' Cortin' Ella Mae, pencils by Leonard Starr. A' Killin', a' Curin', or a Lovin', pencils by Bruno Premiani. Six-Gun Serenade, pencils by John Severin, inks by Will Elder. Lies, Love and Hoss Liniment, pencils by Mort Meskin. Kiss in the Moonlight text story. The Broadway Buckaroo, pencils by Leonard Starr. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 6, No. 4 - September 1942. 6.75" x 9.75", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Bill Fraccio. "Love Was My Sin!", art by Hy Fleishman; Marcia wants to leave her small-town radio job for television in New York; She thinks famous actor Carlton will help her, but instead he steals her program idea and leaves her behind; Marcia threatens to commit suicide. "Glamor Killed My Love!", art by Jon D'Agostino [as John D'Agostino]; Marion helps her fiancé, photographer Ted, win a contest and a big contract. But Ted breaks up with her and becomes engaged to popular model Connie, who dumps her boyfriend Norman at the same time. Norman suggests he and Marion pretend to be in love, to make Ted and Connie jealous. "I Gambled for Love" text story by Ellen Lynn. "I Gave Away My Love," pencils by Ernie Bache, inks by Harry Harrison; Mousy secretary Judy befriends impoverished aspiring actress Terry; Judy falls in love with Gil, but he prefers Terry, so Terry leaves town to give her friend a chance with him; Terry is involved in an accident and contracts amnesia. "I Wanted to Die for Lost Love," art by Bill Fraccio; Nurse Julie loves Dr. Roy, then catches him with another woman. Julie runs away and catches pneumonia, losing her will to live; In the hospital, nurse Amy tells Julie her own story: she fell in love with Tom, but discovered he drank too much and was a draft dodger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Canadian Edition. Photo cover by Willinger/ Shostal. Reprints some stories from Teen-Age Romances (1949 St. John) #6. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Stories include : It Doesn't Pay to Steal Kisses; Rx for a Broken Heart; Was I a Fool to Go On Loving Him?; I Lived a Lie; 7 3/8" X 10 1/8". 36 pages.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Week-End Wife" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #58; "My Thrill-Mad Sister" reprinted in Ten Story Love Vol. 33 (1954) #1 and Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #6; "Stunt Marriage" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 29 (1953) #6; and "Guilty in His Eyes" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #75. "Short-Cuts to Glamour: For Lovelier Eyes, For Beautiful Nails, What to Wear on a Date...To Be More Attractive, Your Perfume Personality..." text article reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #11 and as "Shortcuts to Glamour..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #12, and partially reprinted in "Be Lovely...Be Popular...For Lovelier Eyes..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #5 and in "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #32. "Not Jealous!" poem by M. R. text article. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Bitter Kisses" art by Art Saaf; "Wedding Traditions"; "Western Femininity; "Say You Love Me"; "How They Were Married!"; "I Claim Your Love"; and "The Man I'll Marry". "Love in the Sun: The Poor Little Rich Girl Was Searching for True Love!" illustrated text story by Susan Hendryx. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.