ROM comic books issue 22

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom trains Torpedo to be his replacement as guardian of Clairton in his absence. However, when Torpedo's archenemies the Rocketeers invade the small West Virginia town, he and Rom soon learn they have more in common then they first realized. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. When Jay arranged the double date, she never guessed that SHE would not be his girl! Don't miss "Sudden Heartbreak!" Also in this issue: "No Perfect Love"; "Two-Faced Woman!"; 2-page Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column; and "Heart of Shame!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Al Hartley, George Klein, Morris Weiss, Jay Scott Pike and unknown. Though he held her in his arms, her heart feared that she'd never hear him say..."With This Ring..."! Also featuring: "Stage-Struck"; "When a Rival Returns!"; and "Dance-Hall Hostess...or Wife?" Plus: 2-page text story "My Love is News"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Howard Boughner and others. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Waitress Helen finally gets a chance to make time with sailor Jay, but his friend Paul is always butting in. After her father's mortgage company is investigated, Bette feels the whole town has turned against her, including boyfriend Ricky. Laura goes on dates with handsome client George arranged by her boss, but her boyfriend Joe is going to find out sooner or later. Alias Mr. Cupid; Unspoken Love; Dizzy Daisy; The Heart Always Knows; I Was a Contact Girl; Sarcastic Sue. Final issue published by Fawcett; Charlton picked up the series a year later. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Al Avison. Passionate Stranger, art by Tom Hickey; When Flash Magazine sends Gary Palmer to the California mountains to write a story on the Bellano festival celebrating their Spanish heritage, the school asks Rita, their best history student, to explain the local customs to him. Tease!, art by Bob Powell; Some girls are cautious with their kisses, but Janie Carson was very generous and was the most popular girl at East High School. House ad for the Harvey line of comics. I Wanted More Than Kisses; In the locker room, before basketball practice, Kay can't keep her excitement about her date to herself and tells Lucy about Stan Dryden. Subscription offer for Harvey Romance comics. Flight From Heartbreak, art by John Sink; Helen's childhood had been greatly affected by her parent's divorce when she was five; She promised herself that she wouldn't let romance leave her with a broken heart. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by A. Martinez & Jean Elier. Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez & Jean Elier, Fred Himes? and Norman Nodel? & unknown. There goes her dream...if she tells him what Chichi is really like, he'll fire her...and marry Chichi! Read..."I'm Not His Type"! Also featuring: "Who Needs Love?" and "I Win Again, Darling"! Plus: pin-up of the Partridge Family by Don Sherwood! And: 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. Helen meets her sister's handsome boyfriend Fred and immediately sets out to steal him, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Joan finds romance with painter Pierre in Paris, which quickly turns to scandal when she meets his tempestuous ex, Zaza. Terry falls for Tom after he picks her up hitchhiking, so she doesn't have the heart to tell him she owns the chemical plant where he works. Reckless Pastime; I Stole My Sister's Boyfriend; Allergic to Love; I Went Wild in Paris; Wrong-Way Romance; I Had to Be Tamed; My Shameful Secret. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 22, No. 3. August 1941. 8.5" x 11.5". 82 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and Charles Nicholas. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Marion's reserved ways get her accused of being "backwards," until she falls in love with Kyle. Nina has met so many money-grabbers that she doesn't trust Ray to be different. Cleo breaks her engagement with Mark and tries again. Nice Girl, Nasty Man; Once Burned; Almost a Honeymoon. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Al Avison, Jack Sparling, Joe Certa, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Doris goes to Hollywood and falls for movie star Monte, but he only has eyes for his co-star. Smooth-talking Sam goads Betty into embezzling five grand from her boss to finance his latest scheme. Peggy is broken-hearted over losing Ricky to a gorgeous redhead, but she doesn't seem to notice that Jerry loves her deeply. Heartbreak in Hollywood; Dream Lover; I Couldn't Trust My Heart; Too Blind To Love; Clothing Closeups!; The Old Love and the New; Could I Make Him Forget? 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. While her husband Eddie is assigned overseas, Gail decides she's not ready to be a soldier's wife, and starts dating Don - who's not ready to be tied down. Nat and Laura fall in love at a party, but fate and a fiery bus crash conspire to keep them apart. When Fred is accused of a hit-and-run, Lydia is the only one who will stand by him until the truth is revealed. For Better or for Worse; Paper Kisses; Forget If You Can!; My Love for Yours. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Sept. 1935. Stories told with period photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 22, No. 2. October 1935. Madge Evans and Robert Taylor cover by Georgia Warren. 8.5" x 11.5". 106 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Dec. 1935. Stories told with period photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 106 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 22, No. 5. January 1936. Cover by Georgia Warren. 8.5" x 11.5". 100 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Lee Loeb and others. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. New department store clerk June falls for co-worker Bob, but the other women at the store warn her that he's a ladies' man. Redheaded Louise becomes convinced that fiance Lance is only interested in her mother's fortune. Party girl Kathy tries settling down with stable new hubby Frank, but gets restless and falls in with her old crowd. "Miss Ashton" provides vintage romantic advice for readers. Why Didn't I Believe Him?; Escape to Love..!; I Wanted Thrills. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Arthur Peddy, Bill Ely and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Suburban housewife Diana doesn't know how to react when Johnny, her boyfriend from her wild younger years, shows up at her door, in a story with art by Baker. Faith is torn between her boss's son Tom and bad boy Teddy, in a story that begins with the line, "Teddy Carr's smile was kiss-bait." Claire falls for handsome, impulsive Jack, but he can't get out from under the thumb of his father, who considers him a "born loafer." Sordid cover by Baker. What My Husband Didn't Know; 2 Bids for My Heart; Bury the Past; My Runaway Heart; The Boy I Made into a Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. 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. Carol has the ideal suburban life with new hubby Steve - and then Steve gets arrested for felony embezzlement. Secretary Sally knows she's got the attention of handsome boss Dane when he fires her. Sarah secretly loves Bruce, but worries what he will think when he learns that she's a lumberjack's daughter. Love on Cloud Nine; Fast Girl; Singer; The Kiss; The Fighter; I Learned Better. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Note: There is no issue #21. Stories by unknown. Art by Iger Shop and unknown. Intimate love stories! In this issue: "Love Is a Marathon"; a doctor's personal confession in "RX-Love and Kisses"; and "I Had a Heart...Without Hope!" Plus: "Sweet Misery" with art by Iger Shop, reprinted from Dear Lonely Heart (1951 Artful) #5 (original title: "Office Affair"). And: Roberta Bennett's lovelorn guide in a 2-page letters column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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. Wealthy Anne cant fathom how shes drawn to Steve, a mere garage mechanic; A writers latest book debunks the idea of love, but she fails to notice the way her handsome publisher looks at her. Too Good for Love!; Too Tall for Love; The Sergeant and the Brat!; Artist's Romance; Love Is the Bunk!; Carnival Queen; Blind Date; What Do You Have in Common? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

This early romance title from St. John focuses on the struggles of domestic life. Mike thinks his wife Cora flirts with other men too much, and when she flirts with old friend Drew, she's gone too far. Bored Gale distracts husband Tony from his job, but that's a bad idea, because he's a demolitions expert! Jim is bored with his marriage, and then he meets his wife's old friend Diane, a model, and decides to jump ship. Dangerous Flirtation; What a Husband Wants; I Need You, Darling; Reunion With Love; Bride's Sacrifice; In-Law Interference. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by George Evans and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Edith breaks up with Phil and starts dating Ritchie, who gets her addicted to pills, in a story with early art by future EC legend George Evans. Dancer Jean works her way up to stardom on the stage, leaving behind her dance partner Danny, the one man who really loves her. Sailor's son David becomes a rootless wanderer, until he meets Ivy in a small town, but her pressure to start a business rubs him the wrong way. Slave to Despair; What Price Stardom; Farewell, My Love; The Kindred Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Dick Beck. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Citron, Charles Sultan, Dick Beck and unknown. Featuring "Just a Gay Companion"! Plus: Lisa said she'd take Doug away from June... and now she was doing it! Read the reprint story "Torn By Jealousy"! Also featuring the reprint stories "The Man I Want to Marry" and "Nothing but a Memory"! And: 1-page text story "My Promotion to Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Dorothy Hart and Richard Basehart. Stories and art by Mickey Klar Marks, David Gantz, and Wally Littman. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Shy, bespectacled Sylvia wears an imaginary boyfriend's pin to college, but then has some explaining to do when she falls for handsome Todd. Assistant dean Enid is tough on her lovestruck students, threatening to expel a girl for missing curfew. Dutch exchange student Katrina has trouble fitting in on an American campus. Phantom Lover; The Agony of Love; Man Eats Crow; Dutch Treatment; What's Your Romantic I.Q.?; The Maid from Le Mans. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Blinded by Love" art by Alex Toth and Mike Peppe, reprinted in True Love (1986) #2, Genius Isolated The Life and Art of Alex Toth HC (2011 IDW) #1-1ST, and Setting the Standard: Comics by Alex Toth 1952-1954 TPB (2011 FB) #1-1ST; "Just Between Us... by Brenda Brant: Color Harmony, Sweaters Make Fashion News, and Troublesome Skin" advice page; "One Man for Me!" art by Ralph Mayo; "My Careless Heart"; "Let's Talk It Over, by Brenda Brant" letters page; and "Love Problems". "The Eyes Have It: Mona Tries a Special Prescription on Her Favorite Optometrist!" illustrated text story by Mickey Klar Marks. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Art by Louis Zansky and others. Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Lurid tales of love and crime, with lush covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Dancer Dora falls for her mothers boyfriend, but she cant reveal her true age without ruining their stage act; Carole learns that the modeling agency she joined is actually an escort service; Redheaded student Maureen is wooed by much older Duncan, who works at her school. Too Young to Love!; Doomed to Silence; Two Wayward Girls!; Born for Trouble!; Love Cheat! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

November, 1934. Cover by Georgia Warren. Includes: "First Passion", "Blues Singer", "Kiss Me Just Once More", and more. 8.5" x 11.5". 88 page. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 22, No. 6. January 1935. Cover by Georgia Warren. 8.5" x 11.5". 96 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

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.