First Love comic books issue 4

Cover art by Al Avison. "Tearful Bride," art by Tom Gill; Jane and Johnny are engaged, but he doesnt make enough money for them to get married; Johnny finally convinces Jane to get a job to help them make ends meet. "I Fell in Love with a Mama's Boy!", pencils by Al Eadeh; Laura breaks up with Terry because he wants to be a race driver; her father died in a crash and she opposes the sport; She gets a sales job in a department store and finds herself attracted to her supervisor, Dave. "Should I Give Up My Career for Marriage?", pencils by Bob Powell; Rita is promoted to department head at her job; She and Paul fall in love, but he says "No wife of mine is going to work. You're going to have to give up something...either that job or me!" "Weekend Date," art by Vic Herman; Jealous Mabel and Myrtle steal Winnie's luggage when she goes on a weekend trip; She has to improvise her wardrobe--making a bikini out of two handkerchiefs and ball gown out of curtains--and is still the most popular woman at the resort. "Soap-Opera Love" text story by Wanda Carter. "I Suffered for Love," art by Bob Powell; Julies brother Jeff is overly protective, disapproving of her boyfriends; When her father falls ill and dies, Julie learns she is adopted. "Amateur Show," art by Vic Herman; Tired of eating free sandwiches at the Snack Shop where she works, Winnie enters an amateur talent contest hoping to win money for a decent meal; She takes second place with her dish-juggling act. "My One-Sided Romance," art by Tom Gill; Beth has a crush on roller skater Dick, so she trains herself to skate and is paired with him in a contest. Advice column from Nancy Powers. "Am I Too Young to Marry?", pencils by Bob Powell; Betty is 16 years old and wants to marry Bill, but her parents insist she's too young; A "famous authority" says "I believe Betty should wait until she graduates school before she decides." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "I Mustn't Love You!"; "Scandal Heiress" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #33; "Out to Show Me Up" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #35, Love at First Sight (1949) #34, and Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #4; and "To Hide My Past" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #31. "Your Charm Guide: Men Wish You Wouldn't...Twenty Feminine Faults, Three Reasons for Looking Happy..." text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #40 and as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #72. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.