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Love and Marriage comic books issue 9

  • Issue #9
    Love and Marriage (1952 Superior) 9
    • Near full length spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping.
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    Art by Matt Baker and others. Pre-Code romance comic from Canadian publisher Superior, featuring elements of crime, infidelity and good-girl art that later romance comics eschewed. April is torn between wealthy John and boy-next-door Charles, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Wendy loves sailor Bill, but doesn't want a husband who will spend all his time at sea. Rosalind is torn between her mother's drive to make her an actress and her own love for a soldier named Bob, but producer Mr. Grant may have a solution that suits everybody. My Greedy Heart; Gossip Condemned Me; Wandering Kisses; I Made Love My Career. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #9
    Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 9

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    Cover by John Tartaglione. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Vince Colletta. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Connie drops steady Ben to marry Eric, who says things like "I'll tell you the entrancing story of my life," but wealthy Eric is not prepared for hardship. Dot isn't sure how to tell handsome photographer Guy that she's not her sister, professional model Harriet, especially after she falls for him. Vacationing Barbie is intrigued by the handsome portrait hanging on the wall in her bed & breakfast. Moment of Decision; My Model Romance; Love Is Blind; Hard to Please!; Calling Cupid; Portrait of Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.