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First Love comic books issue 5

  • Issue #5
    First Love Illustrated (1949-1963 Harvey) 5

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    Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Tom Gill and Lee Elias. Harvey's entry in the romance-comic genre includes love poetry, advice to readers, and occasional pre-Code notoriety. Two women take opposing views of romance, with one wanting financial stability and the other holding out for real love. A country doctor risks losing the love of his life because of another woman's money. A woman keeps her identity as a coal miner's daughter a secret from her boyfriend, until a disaster forces her to choose. You Can't Put a Price Tag on Love; I Was a Coal Mine Cinderella; I Fell in Love with a Hollywood Star; First Kiss; Cupid's Corner; I Made a Mistake!; My Rival in Romance. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #5
    Love at First Sight (1949) 5

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    Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Love Me for Myself" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #2; "She Didn't Want Him Until..."; "Strings on My Heart" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #2; and "My Man-Snatching Sister". "Your Charm Guide: What Makes a Girl Fascinating? Is It Proper?" text article reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #14 and #20, "For Personality Plus..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #4, and "Glamorize Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #90. "The Way of Love" poem by J. A. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.