ROM comic books issue 2

Cover photo of Gaby Andre and Steve Cochran. Stories and art by Jerry Siegel, Alex Schomburg and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Hollywood psychiatrist Anthony King tracks movie star Pat's relationship troubles to her tragic romance during World War II. Lisa gets swept away by the counterculture when she attends a Greenwich Village party with her brother and meets artist Glen. The origin of immortal adventurer Jon Juan, a survivor of Atlantis, in a story by comics legends Jerry Siegel (creator of Superman) and Alex Schomburg. Dr. Anthony King: Hollywood Girl; The Artist and the Lady; Jon Juan: The World's Greatest Lover; Jon Juan: The Lady in the Dark. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Paul McCarthy and Ralph Mayo. Kids' comics geared to the concerns of the 1940s teenage girl. Featuring a movie magazine section, with photos of popular stars of the era; Female action hero Kitty Hawke finds adventure; Still aboard the ship that rescued her, Claire Voyant takes action when the ship is hijacked by Nazis. Kitty Hawke; Dotty Dripple; Babs; Gertie O'Grady; Claire Voyant. 48 pages, Full Color.

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Photo cover of actors Jim Bannon and Nancy Saunders. Imprisoned Heart starringMolly Adams--Harmony Ranch, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Bernard Sachs. Stan Musial 1948 Big League Batting Champion Wheaties ad. Romantic Tenderfoot, art by John Giunta. Prairie Song illustrated poem, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by John Giunta. Follow a Rainbow, art by Everett Raymond Kinstler. A Kiss for Kathy text story. Wonderland Honeymoon, art by John Giunta. Ad for Miss Beverly Hills #4. Recipe for Love, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by John Giunta. Smokey the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Otto Feuer. 52 pgs. $.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Wagner Reis. Cover by Dave Williams. In this Spotlight issue looking at the race whose villainy is on display in the new Star Trek movie, the heroic and charismatic Commander Acastus seeks to parlay a lifetime of military service into an illustrious political career. However, on his final mission, he gets his first and possibly final taste of the poison chalice that is Romulan politics. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) #9-13 and THOR ANNUAL 1999.

Written by DAN JURGENS. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR., JOHN BUSCEMA and DAN JURGENS. Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

When Perrikus and the Dark Gods of Narcisson take over Asgard, it's up to Thor to save the day -- along with unlikely allies in Hercules and the indestructible Destroyer! And - The Thunder God juggles his new mortal life as Jake Olson with his heroic responsibilities, and faces a deadly battle against Doctor Doom! Plus, learn the secret identity of the mysterious Marnot?

Guest-starring Hercules, Jane Foster and the Fantastic Four!

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

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Cover art by Walter Johnson. "You Can't Run Away From Love," art by Walter Johnson; Cathy runs away from her cruel aunt and gets a job as a chorus girl in Nicks nightclub; She becomes his girlfriend but learns hes actually a blackmailing gangster; She decides to leave him, but hes shot to death in her presence. "Afraid to Love," art by Charles Payne; Laura refuses to marry Terry because hes a professional race car driver and her father--also a race driver--was killed 10 years before in a race; She gets a job in a department store and dates her stuffy boss Dave; However, when she sees Terry crash during a race, she realises she loves him, not Dave. "Gordon MacRae" article. "Love Is Not for Sale," art by Walter Johnson; Ann loves Tom, an architect in the firm where she works, but wants to snag a rich husband; She dates wealthy Randy, who asks her to give him some documents that will allow his company to out-bid hers; However, when Randy gets the papers he dumps Ann and she reconciles with Tom. "I Gave My Heart," art by Charles Payne; While Carols fiancé Neal is out of the country on a long business trip, she crashes her car and winds up with a badly scarred face; She writes and tells Neal what happened. Carol doesnt get a reply and when Neal returns, she goes to confront him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collecting more than 8 consecutive issues of John Romita's Spider-Man stories, and nearly all pencilled AND inked by Jazzy John Romita-and weighing in at a back-breaking 216 pages! Fantastic stories featuring Peter Parker battling Villains like Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and Hammerhead, and, with nearly every page is scanned from Romita's original art, this is an art lovers dream book! Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 216 pages, B&W.

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Story by Stuart Kerr and Ralph Griffith. Art and cover by Bill Bryan. A miniseries tie-in to Calibers Oz series, which takes place in a later, darker era than Dorothys first visit. Despite working at a disadvantage, the Freedom Fighters go into battle with the Scarecrows forces. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

To Fight for Her Man, pencils by Leonard Starr. Heart Broken Bronco Buster. Dead-Game Dude, pencils by Bill Draut. Cupid's Round-Up text story. Rough-House Annie, pencils by Vic Donahue. Family Feud. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Dick Beck. "Lost Love," pencils by Pete Costanza (?), inks by Dick Beck; Donna breaks her engagement to Bert after falling in love with Harris, who is directing her in an amateur play; However, Harris then tells her "men like me...only play at love!"; Donna tries to go back to Bert but learns he is now engaged to someone else and her only hope is that someday she'll find happiness. "Part Time Wife," art by Ed Goldfarb; Ella is engaged to Joel but wants a career of her own first; She gets a job working for department store executive Francesca in New York; Francescas husband John lives in California and visits her infrequently but "phones her at least three times a week, all the way from the coast!" "Love's Second Chance" text story. "Love Was the Winner," art by Lou Cameron; Physical education teacher Janet meets tennis pro Clint and becomes his "secretary and practice tennis partner" on the tour, as well as his girlfriend; However, she discovers him cheating on her and learns from Clints manager Cy that Janet was "Clints fifth secretary." "A Ballot from My Heart": Marcia goes to work for the Independent Party after her politician father dies; She falls in love with assistant district attorney Mark and they are married; Party boss McCracken urges Marcia to convince Mark to run for district attorney; Mark agrees, planning to clean up corruption. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Spanish Language reprint series. This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. 28 Pages, 6 1/2-in x 10-in, Full color.

Tales of love and melodrama from the early days of romance comics. Tom is dating Lila, but he's leery of her manipulations in trying to get their friends Fred and Kate to start dating each other. Carol tries to get fiance Reed to go out dancing with friends instead of concentrating on work, but that backfires in a big way. Snobbish Nancy belittles everything, referring to her own library job as "a book factory," but then boyfriend Eric learns she's been calling him "the poor girl's Cary Grant" behind his back. The Meddler; Covetous Heart; A Husband for Paula; I Laughed at Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

In order of appearance: "Menace to Our Marriage" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #28; "He Suspected the Worst" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #25; "Heart Bandit" art by Chuck A. Winter, reprinted in Love at First Sight (1949) #25; and "Secret Engagement" reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #59. "Short-Cuts to Glamor: Posture, Poise, and Personality..." text article reprinted as "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #14, "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 30 (1954) #4, and "Be Poised, Be Graceful..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #1. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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52 pages. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Jesse Blaze Snider. Art and Cover by Ryan Benjamin. Romeo sets out to prove that the road to Hell is literally paved with good intentions as he makes a choice to spare a life. But it's a choice that almost surely spells eternal damnation for our hero. Also in this issue, vampires rampage in the city streets as we find out in gruesome detail that the local police are no match for the undead. 32 pages. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Stories and art by Bernard Baily and Elaine Morrison. Complex plots in this early romance comic from Fawcett. Connie refuses to sell her dads general store, preferring security to risk, and shes equally cautious about Dicks chances to play baseball in the major leagues. Farm girl Marion heads for the city at the first opportunity, keeping her background a secret, and paints the town with Lyle, but Lyle has a secret of his own. Talented photographer Ruth dreams of being a professional, but then she meets fellow photog Wade, who wants her to be his model. A Home for My Heart; Moment of Regret; But Love Came Along; No Faith in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L.B. Cole. Faithfully Yours - Written by Eliot Brewster. Softcover, 5 1/4" x 7 3/8", 128 pages, B&W Text Only.

Photo cover features Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor. Stories and art by Manny Stallman and others. A combination of romance comics and celebrity gossip from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Hollywood stardom threatens to tear two young lovers apart. A comics biography of movie legend John Barrymore, plus mini-bios of movie stars Robert Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor. Hollywood Heartbreak; Keep the Stars in Your Eyes; Song at Twilight; Elizabeth Taylor; Robert Taylor; John Barrymore; A Star Must Shine Bright. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Manny Stallman, Gene Fawcette, Ed Waldman and Howard Larsen. Tales of love on the dusty trails of the prairie. A spoiled girl tells a lie to get close to a handsome cowhand; Ranchers daughter Nell tries to get a cowboy to see past the steer horns and lassos; Anns old flame returns to her at last, but now hes being hunted by the police. Featuring a painted cover reprinted from one of Avons paperbacks. The Lie That Ever Haunts Me; Bronc-Buster's Sweetheart; The Doolins of Oklahoma; See It My Way; Wanted By The Law. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Major League Hotties!" Written by Ollie Hicks. Art and cover by Emma Oosterhous. Astra and Mickey are celebrating the Belle City Broads's epic victory over their archrivals the Gaiety Gals, but the party is cut short when their nemesis Jasmine Von Schitz reveals the shocking truth: now that Mickey's magical girl powers have been revealed, they can't play softball until they obtain a Magical Girl license! Too bad there's only one place to get it: the Magical Girl DMV in Berlin! For Mickey to get their license and for Astra to renew hers, they'll have to intern for the Berlin Grinders, and only a successful season and a glowing recommendation from their captain will get them there. Too bad that captain is Wolfgang and not all their new teammates want to see the rookies score. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Stories and art by Bob Powell and Matt Baker. A romance anthology from Harvey, featuring stories from its 1950s teen romance comics. Actress Kate falls for director Lon while auditioning for the lead in the school play, but it looks like prima donna Lola is going to steal both from her. A woman feels drawn to a man she sees every day, even though she doesn't know him, in a story by comics legend Matt Baker. Teens Johnny and Marsha decide to elope when their parents won't let them marry, but the resulting trip proves they're really not ready. Also featuring vintage articles and advice that showcase dating attitudes of the 1950s. Plus a cover that may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Too Shy for Love; If We Should Ever Meet; Three's a Crowd in Love; Shallow Triumph; I Tried to Elope; Stranded; I Was a Lovesick Fan; Hi-School Hi-Spots; Second Best Beau. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.