ROM comic books issue 13

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After his battle with Jack of Hearts, Rom washes up to shore battered and suffering from amnesia. After befriending the young girl, Talley, Rom and his new found friend soon discover that evil lurks within the sea cave in which they explore. Can Rom regain his memories in time to stop the Plunderer (last seen in Fantastic Four #191) and his pirates from fulfilling their malevolent plans? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Alex Toth. Let Me Forget; Patty works hard to overcome her impoverished past, becoming a fashion designer; She falls in love with Phil, a dedicated doctor. Castoff Sweetheart!, script by Natalie Krigstein; Carol keeps dumping boring boyfriends and coming back to reliable Paul each time, but maybe she's waited too long to discover that it's Paul she really loves. Love Without Faith, script by Natalie Krigstein; Nina falls in love with Gil, a struggling inventor, in spite of everyone telling her she should marry a successful and practical man. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. One Reckless Moment, pencils by Alex Toth; Impulsive rich girl Alison meets penniless merchant seaman Joe and they fall in love, but their different backgrounds keep coming between them and eventually drive them apart. House ad for Girls' Love Stories #15. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Long Roads to Ruin: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian, Sr. Cover by David Lafuente. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 3. The penultimate issue of Rom's opening salvo against the Wraiths! But whose side are Orphion and Livia on? The build-up to the Insurgency is under way! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian, Sr. Cover by Chris Panda. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 3. The penultimate issue of Rom's opening salvo against the Wraiths! But whose side are Orphion and Livia on? The build-up to the Insurgency is under way! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian, Sr. Cover by Richard Wentworth. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 3. The penultimate issue of Rom's opening salvo against the Wraiths! But whose side are Orphion and Livia on? The build-up to the Insurgency is under way! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian, Sr. Cover by Tom Whalen. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 3. The penultimate issue of Rom's opening salvo against the Wraiths! But whose side are Orphion and Livia on? The build-up to the Insurgency is under way! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by David Messina and Guy Dorian, Sr. Cover by Raffaele Ienco. 'Long Roads to Ruin,' part 3. The penultimate issue of Rom's opening salvo against the Wraiths! But whose side are Orphion and Livia on? The build-up to the Insurgency is under way! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Christopher Rule. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Christopher Rule, King Ward?, Paul Norris?, Vince Alascia? and unknown. Paul Blane takes an assumed last name to persuade Nora that his brother, Johnny, was not the man who robbed Charlie's diner where she worked in "I accuse --"! Plus: Julia falls in love with headwaiter Paul, only to discover he's an undercover policeman investigating her brother in "The Man Who Betrayed My Heart!" Also: After Jo falls from Bart's boat in a storm, Johnny rescues her. Jo falls in love with the fisherman and gives up her New York City friends to marry the Mainer in "My Heart Couldn't Lie!" And: Helen falls out of love with medical student Tom, and in love with writer Brook in the 2-page story "My Love Dilemma"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Lonely Ellen loves the attention she gets after she witnesses a hold-up, especially from handsome reporter Terry - but it turns out she's accused the wrong man. Claire is willing to sacrifice anything, even the man she loves, to become president of the local ladies' club. Chemist Toni is heart-broken when co-worker and boyfriend Bart starts dating wealthy Paula, but she's not ready to let Bart go. Heartbreak's Verdict; Road to Tears; The Search for Honesty; The Lady Knows It All. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Al Avison. "Midnight Lover!", art by Lee Elias; Jan Roberts and Brad Curtis are engaged; But Jan has had enough of Brad controlling her every move and leaves him, taking the train to Rocky Lake in northern New England; She stays at the inn and goes for a midnight swim where she accidentally meets Steve Spencer. "A Night To Be Loved"; A girl lies to a boy she likes and claims to be the editor of the school paper. "Decorating Data"; Hints on crafts and fashion. "My Revengeful Heart," art by Jack Sparling; Amy Parks is outraged that her brother Sam was arrested, and looks for her vengeance; It comes when she meets Ted Mason, the brother of the policeman that arrested Sam. "Shadow of Love" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "How Much is Happiness"; "All or Nothing"; "Two of a Kind..."; and the 1-page story "Misfits"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rosemary gets a reputation because she likes to play the field, but she doesn't mind until she falls for Art, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Ann tells Neila how she almost drove Roy away with her constant jealousy and demanding behavior. Mona is torn between Dick, a student her age, and Professor Wentworth, who looks like Reed Richards' evil twin brother. Dotty sets out to win back her boyfriend George after Wendy steals him away. Baker's cover speaks volumes with no words needed. My Rival Hid Her Weakness; I Was Too "Fast" For Love; I Wanted Too Much Love; I Played With Fire; My First Mistake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 13, No. 2. January 1937. Includes scandalous stories like: "I Married a Fourflusher" and "Overnight Cabin". Full-page color ads for Irresistible, Hollywood Mask, and Camel Cigarettes. Cover by Earl Christy. 8.5" x 11.5". 96 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 13, Issue 6 - May, 1937. Cover painting by Earl Christy. Stories include: "I Borrowed Joy" the love life of a Steel Town Girl who gambled with decency, "I Juggled Right and Wrong" love without the benefit of law, "Forbidden Marriage", and many more. 8.5" x 11.5", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. A woman meets a man who's been stranded on a remote island like a modern-day (1973, that is) Robinson Crusoe. They fall in love, but can she convince him to leave his island home? Grief leads to love for a couple. Too Good; A Sad Beginning; Robinson Crusoe, 1973. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias, Tom Hickey, Joe Certa, John Belfi and Jack Sparling. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Redhead Beth gets a reputation that leads to trouble and drives away the man she really loves. Linda encourages Bruce to romance her just to make Susan jealous, but she really wants Bruce for herself. Rancher Dinah meets handsome neighbor Dave while trying to figure out who's poisoning their cattle. Too Wild To Love!; Double-Dealing Love; The Love That Wasn't Mine!; Love Can't Lie!; Dynamite to Love!; My Heart Betrayed; Deadline For Romance!; Love Makes the World Go 'Round. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. A female writer must start over after her husband's surprise divorce proceedings. A romance with a soldier inspires Miss Lane to move on from her showgirl past, which is portrayed with some lovely good-girl art. Good-girl art features in the next story as well, as sailor on leave Tex falls for beautiful Wilma the first time he sees her at the hotel pool. Some art may be the work of Robert Webb, art director of the Jerry Iger comics studio. Spicy cover by an unknown artist depicts a scandalous 1950s party. My Forgotten Past; Kisses, Not Riches; Amateur Wife; She Didn't Buy My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Thinking of Jan, his sweetheart back home, is all that keeps a wartime soldier going. A woman feels that her beau doesn't make enough time for them to be together. A decorated veteran misleads his girlfriend about his tragic romantic past. Dream of Love; My Double Dilemma; Part Time Sweetheart; Tears of Joy; My War Hero's False Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Ginny latches on to a young military cadet after all the other eligible men in town have been drafted. Artist Sally tires of Greenwich Village life and marries well, leaving behind struggling artist David, who loves her. Fran marries Ron before he ships out, but when he returns, he expects her to give up her successful business and not be a "career wife." Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. World Without Men; Two Stripes Against Love; Wartime Wife; Correspondence Club; Too Good for Him?; I Was a Lonely Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Matt Baker. "Sapphires Plus Sound Effects" text story by Wilshire Vines. "Truant Wife," art by Matt Baker; Kathy marries Tim and expects to continue an active social life; When she becomes pregnant, Kathy feels "its going to tie us down so!"; After the baby is born, Kathy attends her high-school reunion alone because Tim has to watch their child. "Love Found Me Guilty!", art by Frank Sieminsky; Martha is angry because her parents and aunt choose the "nice" boys she can date; Martha and her friend Hazel decide to frame Marthas approved boyfriend Dick as a wolf; They do so, then Martha discovers Dick was going to propose to her. "They Said I Was a Bad Influence," pencils by Matt Baker; Sharon boasts to her friends about her romantic exploits, most of which arent true; Shes considered a "bad influence" and her friend Donna winds up "bruised and dazed" when she tries to emulate Sharon and pick up a stranger; Sharon loses her job and decides to change her life. "Unwanted Husband"; Judy loves "wild" Les but his irresponsible nature causes her to accept solid Bills marriage proposal instead. 2 years later, Les returns; Judy begins to see him again; Les says they could run away together if he had two thousand dollars. "Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl"; Dale works in a nightclub as the hat-check girl, hoping to get a break as an actress; When Chuck auditions for a spot as the singer-pianist, Dale agrees to date her boss Mark if he gives Chuck the job; Chuck and Dale fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Lee wants to marry Nora, but she's been burned by love before. When her boss gets grabby, beautiful Nancy quits, and looks for a job where romance is not expected. The Last Time I Was Burned; Summer Love; Found: One Fiancee; Joycea Joins Joycea; The Promise; Wanted: A Plain Old Maid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#103 on cover; Vol. 13 No. 1 in indicia. Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories by Jack Kirby? and unknown. Art by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell and unknown. Featuring: "The Man for Me"; "Scheduled for Heartbreak"; "High Stakes"; "Dancing Date!"; and "Liars in Love"! Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale text piece "Choose Your Man"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#104 on cover; Vol. 13 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Joe Orlando, Paul Reinman, Joe Simon? and unknown. It's dynamic! Read..."Smother Love"! Also featuring: "A Woman's Heart"; "Do It Yourself Heart!"; "Dear Jane"; and "You Hate Me!" Plus: Letters page "Sincerely"! And: 1-page article "Crowning Glory"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#105 on cover; Vol. 13 No. 3 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? (Note: Soldier on cover drawn to resemble Elvis Presley.) Stories by unknown. Art by Paul Reinman, Joe Orlando? and unknown. Featuring: "My Friend Flory"; "I've Seen You Before"; "Big Wheel"; "Rolling Stone"; and an untitled tale! Plus: Advice by Nancy Hale letters page! Also: 1-page Facing the Facts by Germaine article! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#106 on cover; Vol. 13 No. 4 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. A teenage true love confession! Read..."Conquest of Everett"! Also featuring: "Confessions of a Model"; "Life Contract"; and "Big Sister"! Plus: 1-pager "Dance Courtesy"; Nancy Hale letters page "Suggestions"; 1-page Charmaigne article "Your Weight"; and 1-pager "Rate Your Date"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#107 on cover; Vol. 13 No. 5 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker? and unknown. Why can't she hold a boy? Read..."What's Wrong With Me?" Also featuring: "His Ideal!"; "Carol Came Back"; and "Envy"! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page "Problems"! And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Make-Up"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#108 on cover; Vol. 13 No. 6 in indicia. Cover by Joe Simon? Stories by unknown. Art by Richard Doxsee, Powell studio and unknown. A memory built a wall between her and love! Read..."P.S. I Love You"! Also featuring: "Irresistible!"; "Get With It"; and "No Pride Left"! Plus: Nancy Hale letters page "Problems"; 1-page Charmaigne article "Hats On"; and 1-pager "Fashionating Teens"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories by unknown. Art by Don Heck, Ken Landau, Marty Elkin, Herb Familton and unknown. "Substitute Bride" with art by Don Heck - Nancy moves to the city to study dance. She marries her teacher, Michael. They go to work on a roadshow tour. Nancy becomes jealous of Michael's relationship with star Karen, but when Karen leaves the show to get married, Nancy plays the leading part and is a success. Michael apologizes for neglecting her. Plus: "Man Crazy" with art by Ken Landau - The "flirtatious and party seeking" Joan has many boyfriends and wants to find a rich husband, while her "pretty but homey" sister Connie is happy with Andy. Joan rejects the lecherous Marty and decides to steal Andy from her sister. Insanely jealous Marty catches Andy and Joan on a date and tries to kill them, but dies himself in an automobile accident. To reunite Connie and Andy, Joan pretends he was nothing but a passing fling to her. She hopes to find real love herself, some day. Also: "Mama's Girl" with art by Marty Elkin - Carol feels suffocated by her widowed mother, who manages the personnel department of the store where they both work, and encourages Carol to date only men who have bright futures. Carol falls in love with store employee Mike Harrison but her mother disapproves and has Mike fired. Carol decides to marry him and move to the new town where Mike now works, over the objections of her mother (who has now lost her own job due to her domineering ways). And: "Meant for Marriage" with pencils by Herb Familton - Susan refuses to marry Ted before his overseas military deployment, fearing he'll be killed. They break up. Vivian, a lady on a nearby park bench, tells Susan the story of her long-ago romance with Jim. She wanted to wait to marry until Jim finished law school and became successful. Vivian turns down other suitors, but Jim never comes back and one day she learns he married someone else. A lifelong spinster now, Vivian urges Susan to marry Ted right away and the young couple is happily reunited. After they're gone, Vivian greets her long-time husband, Jim. She lied! Plus: 2-page text story "Left Hand for Love" by Charles F.X. Houts, reprinted from #9. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Emil Gershwin and Paul Gattuso. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A beautiful redhead fears the man she met skiing sees her only as a brief fling; Details of fashion and behavior that will impress a man; Advice on not keeping love a secret. My Cinderella Story; The Little Touches!; Sweet Surrender; Portrait of a Lady; Kiss and Make Up!; Rejected Honeymoon; Is Your Romance a Secret?; The Heart Tells the Truth; I Told My Love a Lie! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky, Marvin Townsend, Sid Greene, Bernard Sachs, and Mike Roy. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Up-and-coming actress Trudy is forced to choose between her husband Danny or a promising career on the stage. Joan has great hopes for husband Jim's political career, but her ambition starts to alienate her from Jim's affections. Ruth dislikes her husband's workaholic tendencies and the sketchy parties she's forced to attend for potential clients. Love or the Limelight?; Candidate for Love; Model Wife; Are You the Girl He Married?; A Name for Francesca; Budget Blues; Married to His Work; Shopping Spree. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.