ROM comic books issue 21

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom struggles with the decision to return home to Galador and his duty to protect Earth from the Dire Wraiths. Meanwhile, a new superhero moves to Clairton. Torpedo (last seen in Daredevil #126-127 ) the man with the rocket punch. But, as with so many of Rom's previous encounters, a misunderstanding leads to conflict. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

The first moment Joy Turner looked at Dan with her cool green eyes, Dan's lady suddenly felt that soon she'd have..."No Man of My Own," the cover-featured 8 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 9 page story "Desperate Heart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 6 page story "Please Believe Me"; 6 page story "Let Love Alone." Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Hartley. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Sheldon Moldoff?, Art Gates?, George Klein, Bernard Krigstein, Morris Weiss?, Christopher Rule? and unknown. Featuring: "Love on the Rebound"; "No Turning Back"; "When Kisses Grow Cold"; and "I Take This Man..."! Plus: 2-page text story "A Chance for Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Marie marries wealthy, older Neil, even though she really loves George, but her manipulative behavior drives them both away. Teacher Ellen falls for handsome boat captain Mat on a school field trip, but her fellow teacher Sybil does not approve. George and Audrey are in love, but pressures over money and a house may drive them apart before they can even marry. Plus comics bios of Hollywood legends Terry Moore (star of Mighty Joe Young) and Rock Hudson. Two and Two Make Love; The Day That Love Died; Dream Girl of the Month: Terry Moore; Island of Love; Dream-Beau of the Month: Rock Hudson; I'll Make You Care. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Lee Elias and Bob Powell. A romance comic from Harvey, as the teens of the 1950s explore the new world of dating. Sylvia is torn between her reliable boyfriend and a good-looking rebel. When Brad is charged with a crime, Ellen can provide his all-night alibi, but if she does, her reputation will be destroyed. Elsa finds out the boy she loves was just stringing her along. Plus a quiz to determine if it's really love, featuring whimsical illustrations by Lee Elias. Torn Between Passions; Test for True Love; My Secret Sin; I Betrayed My Heart; Double in Hearts!; His Love Was a Lie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Art Cappello. Stories by unknown. Art by Art Cappello and unknown. How can he kiss her like this? She has no right to be in his arms...but she adores him! Read..."Forbidden Kisses"! Also featuring: "Come Back, My Love!" Plus: 1-page stories "Till the End of Time!" (art by Fred Himes [as Ezell]), "How to Keep a Man!" (art by Joe Staton), "Girl in the Dunes" (art by Himes [as Ezell]), "His Choice" (art by Pete Morisi) and "In Love Again" (art by Staton?). And: Mod 3-in-1 pin-up of Bobby Sherman by Tony Tallarico! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

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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. To get away from her family's new small town and back to her boyfriend Don, Connie will do anything, including fake a romance with a local lumberjack, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Edna falls for Jack, the writer in her family boardinghouse, but then she sees he's writing letters to Carole. Small-town gal Edna wants to rebel, so she dates guys with flashy cars and bad reputations. Thorns in My Heart; Small-Town Bombshell; I Learned My Lesson the Hard Way!; Not Strictly Business; Trial Romance; Pitfalls of Jealousy. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 21, No. 4. March 1941. 8.5" x 11.5", 90 pages, Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 21, No. 5. April 1941. 8.5" x 11.5". 98 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Enrique Nieto, 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. Cara meets Edward on vacation and tries to leave before she falls in love with him, but it's too late. Nina's desire for the best in life ruins her relationship with Don. In the spirit of its era, the cover features multiple symbols of feminism, and the last story is titled "Call Me Ms." Unloved; More of Everything; Call Me Ms. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, John Sink, Tom Hickey and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. A woman's visit to a lumber camp results in a lumberjack love-triangle. Aspiring actress Dolores realizes she's been led astray by handsome Jack. A model discovers that life and love aren't so easy when she's not in front of the camera. Burning Kisses!; Across a Crowded Room; Shadow of Shame; False Passion; How To Lose a Man!; Tragic Interlude; Vengeance on Love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Beautiful blonde Patty is miserable after her breakup with Fred, in a story with notable good-girl art. A couple's happiness is threatened by money woes. Our Wedding Day; Delayed Kisses; For Love or Money? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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June 1935. Stories told with period photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 21, No. 5. July 1935. Cover by Georgia Warren. 8.5" x 11.5". 104 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 21, No. 6. August 1935. Cover by A. Mozert. 8.5" x 11.5". 106 pages. Black and white. 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. A woman sees her fiance in another woman's arms and flies into a destructive rage. Gerry finds love with Paul, but domineering, critical Ireen threatens to rob them of their happiness. "Miss Ashton" provides vintage romantic advice for readers. My Stormy Love Affair; Love Questions; She Robbed Me of Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Jim Mooney, Bernard Sachs, Ric Estrada and Bob Bean. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Bored housewife Mary goes to New York to find some thrills and quickly gets in over her head, in a story with art by Baker. Redheaded diner waitress Gale falls for silver-tongued salesman Jim, even though she knows from the start that he's a ladies' man, or "wolf." Teacher Lois is torn between her boss, Oliver, who doesn't respect boundaries, and simple-minded but sweet Wally, in a story with early art by future Marvel legend Jim Mooney. Cover by Baker seems the antithesis of romance. A Lesson for Bored Wives; My Man Was a Wolf; Comedy Column; Gag-Bag; I Wanted Security; The 3 R's of Romance; Kiss Thief. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, George Wildman and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Florence's parents want her to marry childhood sweetheart Randy, but she's fallen hard for handsome but penniless painter Jay. Beth starts a meaningless summer romance with Mike, who tells her she's "like a cake in a bakery window - ...cardboard and emptiness beneath all that icing!" Hedi wants to rebel, so she takes up with clean-cut motorcyclist Ronnie. Portrait of Florence; A Summer Love; Name Changer; No Gumption!; I'll Show Them. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Lin Streeter, Bill Walsh, Ken Bald, Gus Ricca and Leonard Starr. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. Jessie gets a job in a defense plant and meets fellow welder Harry, but hes all business; Dale gets a job after a newspaper editor mistakes her name for a mans, only to find herself in the middle of a dangerous crime expose; Redhead Ann learns a man has bought the cherished seaside house shes always wanted. Welded Hearts; Office Romance; Lover's Masquerade; Heart on Trial; Real Cute Sport; Wooed By a Westerner; Search for Celia. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Maurice del Bourgo and Sam Cooper. This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Fun-loving Marilyn marries older David, but soon she misses her carefree lifestyle. Magazine fashion editor Karen marries foreign correspondent Kip, but while he's gone on assignments, she falls for handsome co-worker Dave. Flight attendant Mara marries Clayton for his money, but she still isn't over Paul, the man who abandoned her. Playgirl Bride!; The Husband I Loved; Victim of Passion; The Love Charm; Love Without Kisses. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Interlude!", art by Marc Swayze; In order to qualify for a job at her fiancé Edwards private school, Ellen takes a job teaching in Edgetown; She makes friends with mailman Michel and his little brother Timmie. Ellen and Michel fall in love, although shes engaged to Edward. Ellen begins an adult education program and becomes popular with the townspeople, but leaves for her new job. "Traitor to Love." "Bride Willing" text story by John Martin. "The Doctor's Bride"; Anne and her fiancé Ronnie return to his hometown where he intends to replace his father as the local country doctor; Anne finds this life is "disorganized" and "thankless," and says she wont marry Ronnie unless he moves back to the city; He agrees, but changes his mind after he saves a young boys life. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Ogden Whitney, Bill Ward, Matt Baker and unknown. She loved Frank, and was willing to wait for him! As long as he loved her, she wouldn't feel alone! Read... "Forgotten Fiancee"! Also featuring "My Enlistment with Heartache" and "My Fickle Boy Friend"! Plus the reprint story "Love Under Fire"! And: 1-page text story "Like Attracts Like"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Dorothy Hart and Richard Basehart. Stories and art by Art Peddy, Jack Abel, Mel Keefer, Rudy Cristiano, Walter Goldstein, Jack Sparling and Mel Lazarus. Student reporter Gwen falls in love with Cal, the college football star she ridiculed in her latest column, in a story featuring some good-girl art. Childhood sweethearts George and Liza are an inspiration to their small town, until they face conflict, and that affects the whole town too. Plus a comics biography of screen legend Clark Gable, in a sort of Hirschfeld-caricature style. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. The Poison Pen; Graduation Day; Clark Gable; The Young Ones; Woman in White!; Campus Curios; Loving Means Believing. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Scorned by Love"; "Just Between Us...by Brenda Brant: Friends Are Necessary! Character Is Important, and Parents Do Understand!" advice page; "Forgive and Forget"; "The Promise I Made!"; "Beauty Was My Undoing"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant: Outlook for Marriage, Waistline Problem, and Chatter Data" letters page; and "My Secret Kisses". Advertisement for a magnetic toy car from Cracker Jack. "Love Flies High: Some Girls Can Be More Up in the Air on the Ground Than in a Plane" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and Rafael Astarita. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Jean rejects handsome boy next door Barney because she still sees him as a childhood pal; Mary is torn between arrogant but handsome boxer Rocky and her fiance Joe; Lila fools around with her husbands boss in order to advance her husbands career. The Dream Next Door; Deadline for Love!; Too Great a Temptation; Our Stolen Love; Promotions for Harry; Love Across the Atlantic. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

July, 1934. Cover by Georgia Warren. Includes: "The Girl He Picked Up", "Two Against the World", "What 'Getting Even' Cost Me", and more. 8.5" x 11.5". 88 page. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Early American move fan magazine with typical eye-catching fodder such as movie reviews and celebrity gossip, but the majority of Romantic Movie Stories magazine includes novelizations of popular golden-age movie classics, accompanied by still shots from the film. 8" x 11", 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.