ROM comic books issue 18

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Part 2 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Born from the unnatural union of a Dire Wraith father and a human mother, the malevolent Hybrid has used his powerful psionic and shape-changing abilities to trick the X-Men into thinking that Rom is the evil one. Now, Rom must stave off the powerful mutants long enough to convince them of the true threat before it is too late. 32 pages. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Anita strikes out on her own and quickly gets swindled, abandoned and almost assaulted, before handsome Dick comes to her rescue. Marlene is determined to get Phil back, even if she has to break Sue and Larry's respective hearts to do it. Fran loves fast cars and racing, but when Ted gets in a wreck while street-racing, she realizes she's gone too far. I Left Home; Another's Love; Romance in the Rough, Speed Crazy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Nicky Zann & Charles Nicholas, Nicholas & Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Ugly Duckling" and "The Destroyer"! Plus: Lew is taking this all too seriously! This is just an interlude for her...she'll be leaving soon! Read..."It Was Only Love"! Also: 1-page story "Wouldn't You Know?" And: pin-up of Shirley Jones by Don Sherwood? Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Demanding Fran doesn't know what to do when boyfriend Jimmy wants to make his own decisions tonight. Nora stands up to her domineering boss when he tries to prevent her wedding to co-worker Henry. Lifelong friends Al and Mark date Joan and Ginny, until that one day when they all seek shelter from a storm in the old shack. I Lost My Love; All My Fault!; The Boyfriend; The Lucky Girl; For Duty's Sake; Engaged for a Lifetime. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Delivery boy Will meets Lee at a fancy party, but their economic classes may keep them apart, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, new girl in town Ginny reinvents herself to win Cliff's attention. Cheryl tries trickery to win Edmund, but when that has the opposite effect, she takes a different approach. Heart on the Mend; I Misbehaved; I Scorned Love; I Carried Things Too Far; I Played Hard-to-Get; Deceitful! 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Tom Hickey and Lee Elias. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Toni is torn between possessive chauffeur Vic and his unsuspecting boss, Phil. "Bathing beauty" contest winner Janice dates pushy Nick, who sullies her reputation with late-night dates and reckless driving. Norma hopes a school counsel election will get her close to longtime crush Jack, but never expects to win the attention of class president Tommy. Love-Crazed; Violent Passion; Bitter Interlude; One Wild Night!; It's Too Late Now; Too Young To Kiss! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by George Klein, Ralph Owen, Frank R. Sieminsky, Russ Heath? and unknown. A true story of a girl's sacrifice in..."No Greater Love"! Plus: She traveled a thousand miles to find..."My Mardi Gras Romance!" Also: The heart-wrenching story of a selfish girl undecided in love! An honest confession based on a letter from a reader! Read..."My Tragic Moment!" And: Can a strong love exist in..."The Timid Heart"? Plus: 2-page text story "Romance Goes Camping" (art by Heath?). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Cal Massey, Hy Rosen, and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. 100-page giant. Artist Clive falls for model Katy, who portrays Aphrodite for him, but she leaves him because she doesn't want to distract from his career, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story that reflects attitudes of its time, Mary finds success as a fashion designer in New York, but dreads anyone finding out she has an infant son back home. Joanne lets Shirley talk her into a little shoplifting when they need dresses for their double date, but her luck can't hold out forever. Cover by Baker. My Hidden Past; Love Outside the Law; A Will of My Own; I Loved a Goddess; Escape; The Way to Love; I Played with Fire; Love on the Ballot; Could Doubt Destroy Our Love?; No Escape from My Past; A Fortune in Love; Pause for Sorrow; Shameless in My Desire. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Dana Dutch, Arthur Peddy, Bill Molno and Edd Ashe. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Marjorie loves Army private Greg, but when she causes him to miss his boat, she contributes to Greg being considered a deserter. Married soldiers Joe and Joan struggle against poverty and tragedy, in a story with art by Baker. Their attitudes toward a butterfly who cocooned in her flowerpot helps Barbara choose between rough fiancee Ralph and handsome sailor Dick. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. Deserters Wife; My Secret Guilt; Who Wants to Be Good?; Butterfly Kisses; Correspondence Club; Fools Mistake. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Jack Sparling and others. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Bored western gal Lydia takes up with the first guy who comes along, and finds herself in a touchy situation. Student nurse Joyce faces a choice when she falls in love, as fraternization with handsome doctors is not allowed. Roxy wants to move up in the world, so she uses her beauty as a tool. Temptation Road; Devil of Desire; Caught in the Night!; Colors Are So Revealing; Call Me Wicked; I Know My Love!; Tomorrow's Passion. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ed Moritz, Charlie Tomsey, King Ward and Pete Riss. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A skier nobly saves her romantic rival from an avalanche; Jinny finds herself with suitors aplenty after she runs a kissing booth; Advice on getting a second date. The Love Trail; Love Will Out!; The Many Kisses; Man-Bait; Columnist's Romance; Come-on Girl!; As Long As I Lived!; The Second Date! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Fred Kida and others. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Mail-order bride Ellen marries Tom in Texas, but doesn't understand why they can't socialize with the neighbors, or what that has to do with the death of Tom's first wife. Ann chooses businessman Wes over teacher Buddy, but a stolen school-bus prank changes life for all three of them. While they're stationed in North Africa, Burt worries that new wife Peg is being wooed by their wealthy neighbor Maurice. Thrill Hungry; Mail Order Bride; The Heart Is Ageless!; I Flunked a Love Test; Psychology of Jealousy; Our Day of Reckoning. 32 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. Farm girl Peggy is bored with childhood sweetheart Fred, and then she meets a handsome stranger, in a story with some good-girl art. Redheaded Beth is sorely tempted to stray from her doctor husband, who's always away, when old flame Tim comes to recuperate at their home. Beautiful Penny has her pick of all the boys in town, but then she meets handsome stranger Frank and gets swept right off her feet. Love at First Kiss; Cheating Wife; Will I Love Again?; Please Forgive Me. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Marc Swayze and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Amy loves small-town grocer Dave, but his competitor Brad Nixon wants everything Dave has, and that includes Amy. This story with art by Mark Swayze includes the line, "There is still a place for the small neighborhood store with its personal, friendly service." Mildred has found her match in Fred, but she manipulates his dealings with his business partner Al, sabotaging his business so she can have more time with Fred. Working girl Ivy scoffs when boyfriend Pat suspects her non-profit of being a scam, but when she discovers he's right, she faces a moral choice. Together; Love Letters; Ski Lark; My Misguided Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and Ken Battefield. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Bill and Grant are so divided over Betty's love that they come to blows, and that's just the start of the story. Marilyn falls for Steve, but she can't guess at the secret that's keeping them apart. "Miss Ashton" provides vintage romantic advice and tips on overcoming shyness for readers. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Jail-Jamas... the provocative gift for prisoners of love": striped "jailbird" pajamas sold in His and Hers sets. Torn Between Two Loves; Love Questions; Advice for the Shy Girl; My Hour of Love; Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Matt Baker?, Ogden Whitney, Little Al & Lin Streeter and unknown. Featuring "I Couldn't Tell Him the Truth"! Plus the reprint stories "Don't Mention Marriage to Me" and "Flames of Love" (retitled). Also: If Barbara and Dick hurry and make their train, she'll soon be Mrs. Burton! But is this the right way to get married? Read the reprint story "The Night I Eloped"! And: 1-page text story "It's the Greatest"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Beverly Michaels and Richard Egan. Stories and art by Mel Keefer and Bob Schroeter. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Meg's controlling mother wants her to date square accountant Harold, and not fast-talking reporter Al. Student nurse Marge sees things in a different perspective after a near-fatal air crash. Reporter Nora's ex Joe, her editor, forces her to cover the society wedding of her more recent ex, Larry. Her Mother Hated Him!; No Remedy for Love!; Pinky's Red-Top; A Friend of the Groom!; Beaus and Girls. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Escape From Love"; "Trousseau Trouble"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: Be Different, Notes on Fashion, It's in the Bag, Hats On!" advice page; "My Scheming Heart"; "A Little Bit Independent"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Very Much in Love, For Lovely Legs, Big Ears..." letters page; and "I'll Wait Forever!". Comic advertisement for Slinky. "Love and the Lady Lawyer: Constance Loved Mark, But People Were Starting to Talk!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Bob Powell, Bill Draut, and Warren Kremer. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Many of these stories were re-worked from pre-Code romance comics, some rather clumsily, with art altered, and titles and dialogue changed, or sometimes deleted entirely. Taking shelter in a model house during a storm, teens Rick and Ella get to act out what married life would be like. Ed's sickly mother manages to take over his life, distressing his new wife, redheaded Jean. Bonnie is eager to marry Steve, but then wonders why they have no money even though he works late every night. Cover may be the work of comics legend Joe Simon. Unfit to Manage; Doormat Wife!; Bride of the Month; Dollhouse Bride; The Baby's Room; Too-Perfect Marriage!; Never Leave Me. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "My Dream is You," pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Mike Peppe; Pamela Mason wants to find someone who she can be sure loves her for herself and not her inheritance which she receive in September; She meets Martin Shaw and romance ensues; He proposes telling her that he wants to wait until September; Pamela thinks he just wants her inheritance and turns him down. "Invitation to Romance," pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Vince Colletta. "Law of Love" text article by Mickey Marks, art by Vince Colletta. "Love Can Wait!", art by John Celardo; Country girl Sue comes to the city and becomes a model; Meets hunk Jerry and falls in love; He gets drafted; Sue gets no mail and visits his Mom; Mom tells her he married old girlfriend; Sue changes to Suzette and meets socialite Drake. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ray McClelland. Stories and art by Ira Zweifach, Martin Smith, Paul S. Newman, Jesse Merlan, Bob Correa, Charles Tomsey, Saul Rosen and Howard Alexander. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #4. The search for a mystery singer becomes a musical Cinderella story, with help from real-life singer Bob Eberly. A dancer loves Anton, the ballet master, but her love and her starring role are both threatened by the arrival of Annette. Racer Jack and his grease-monkey Betty secretly love each other, but before they can get into first gear, wealthy Lil throws a spanner into the works. Plus a profile of Hollywood legend Fernando Lamas. Also featuring a vintage ad for a Tom Corbett, Space Ranger "Invisible Helmet." Cover features a photo of Bob Eberly. Find That Girl; Dance on My Heart; Love: The Avenger; Love Flight; Fernando Lamas, Argentina's Gift to Hollywood; Speedy Romance. Series continues as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #5. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.