ROM comic books issue 8

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Seeking those who have stolen his greatest weapon, the Neutralizer, Rom confronts a group of Dire Wraiths. During the battle his enemy, using the blackest magic, summons that which all must fear, even a Spaceknight, the soul devouring Deathwing. Also lurking in the shadows and stalking the night is yet another who would seek vengeance on the evil Dire Wraiths. But for Rom is this shadowy figure friend or foe? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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Reinforcements: Part 4 - Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by Nelson Daniel. Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth… two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future… even if it means destroying the planet along with them! 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 Paolo Villanelli. Cover by Jeff Zornow. Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth… two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future… even if it means destroying the planet along with them! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by E. J. Su. Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth… two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future… even if it means destroying the planet along with them! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by Johnny Desjardins. Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth… two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future… even if it means destroying the planet along with them! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Written by Chris Ryall and Christos Gage. Art by Paolo Villanelli. Cover by Antonio Fuso. Other Space Knights have arrived on Earth… two warriors with ties to ROM's past and who are determined to ensure that the DIRE WRAITHS have no future… even if it means destroying the planet along with them! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Photo cover. "Beyond Redemption!"; College student Jackie agrees to a date with Lefty, who is "much older" than she; They spend time together, but one night he robs a jewelry store while she is with him; Lefty says he made Jackie his accomplice so she will pressure her police detective father to get one of his gang released. "The Lie," art by Bob Powell; Factory worker Inez bets she can get foreman Jim to ask her for a date; She does, by telling him lies about her sick mother and impoverished student brother. "Love's Not-So-Sweet Song" Melody Ames text story by Robert Lucas. "My Guilty Heart"; Aspiring fashion designer Velma leaves her job and boyfriend Steve to join famous designer Ray; However, she learns Ray is a lecher and a fake who passes off his wifes designs as his own. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Spider-Man's First Hunt!" Collects The Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) #32-38. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Patrick Gleason and Ed McGuinness. Cover by John Romita, Jr. Zeb Wells continues his thrilling Amazing Spider-Man run! It's time for a wedding! And Peter Parker is...the best man. But if you know anything about comics and weddings, you know it's not going to be simple or peaceful! All this, plus a story brewing for 75 issues comes to a climax! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $19.99.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas. Stories by unknown. Art by Norman Nodel?, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Hidden 'Tears'"; "Untouchable Lips"; and Susan Crayn in the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "More Than Love"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

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June 1934 - Vol. 8 #1. Cover by Peter Bios. Romantic stories illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 124 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano and Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. Chemistry student Liz never has time for dating because of her graduate work, but soon she learns that her professor has a hidden motive for all the work. Lisa works as a guide in the shallow shoals of the bay, and loves wealthy, assertive Lennie because he has his own boat. But then she meets handsome, roguish Dennis, who gets her involved in modeling. My Other Love; His Own Rival; Love for Love; Forgotten Fiancee; The Professor Had a Heart; The Dating Type; The Man I Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Matt Baker, Frank Sieminsky and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour. These oversized issues include content typical of a teen girls' magazine, alongside comics stories by the likes of celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Sally's quest for love is complicated when she gets caught up in the crooked schemes of her mother, a phony fortune-teller, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Southern belle Carolyn avoids men after bad experiences, and tries to get her sister Ginny to do the same. Jo Ann is ashamed that she lives with her father in a barge on the waterfront, and tries to hide it from the men she dates. Railroaded into Romance; Love Was His Profession; I Was Love-Shy; Don't Cry, Baby!; Her Secret Love!; I Tried to Lead a Double-Life. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Al Avison. "Secrets of a Star"; Emily is "discovered" and offered a career as a movie actress; Her name is changed, she has to keep her marriage to Felix a secret, and even move into an apartment of her own; Felix has enough and leaves her. Emily is a success. "No Other Choice," art by Bob Powell; Judy and her widowed father operate a farm; They hope to get out of debt by winning a race with their horse "Judys Boy"; Neighbor Tim loves Judy but she thinks hes romancing her so her father will sell his water rights; Tim and Judy compete in the big race; Judys horse is badly injured and has to be destroyed. Judy unfairly blames Tim. "Wallflower"; Nancy is a "wallflower" at school but hopes dance instructor Dan can solve her shyness problem. "My Hospital Romance," art by Warren Kremer; Judith enrolls in nursing school and is informed of strict rules regarding socializing with the doctors; Steady Dr. Alfred and womanizing Dr. Raymond date her, Alfred with the schools permission, Raymond without; Judith chooses Raymond but after he cheats on her with Elaine, she accepts Alfreds marriage proposal. "They Laughed at Me!" text story, art by Bob Powell. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by John Prentice. Art by Bill Draut, Dick Malmgren and John Prentice. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #73 on cover, Vol. 8 No. 1 in indicia. Venetian beauty Gina doubts that visiting American Stan sees her as more than a summer fling; Abuse survivor Joy must learn how to trust her husband rather than fear him; Eve dates a handsome scientist who seems to be hiding a sinister secret. Girl from the Old Country; Afraid of Marriage!; Atoms and Eve!; Nancy Hale Advice; Penny Wise; Breaking the Ice; Marriageable Age. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#74 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 2 in indicia. Cover by John Prentice. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Art Gates, Bernard Baily?, George Roussos? and unknown. Look how she throws herself at that stagehand! She'd do a lot more for her career if she turned some of that charm on the star of the show! Featuring: "The Kissoff!"; "A Holiday for Love!"; "For Love Alone!"; and "Idol Worship!" Plus: 1-pager "I Thought It Was Love"! Also: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Be Consistent"! And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Don't Be Lonely"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#75 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 3 in indicia. Cover by Bill Draut. Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Mike Sekowsky?, Ross Andru?, Art Gates and unknown. Featuring: "Secret Marriage!"; "Personal Secretary"; "Too Plain for Love by Nancy Hale"; and "Light of Love"! Plus: 1-pager "Too Wise to Fall in Love!" Also: 1-page Nancy Hale article "It's War!" And: 1-page Charmaigne article "Romeo, Oh Romeo!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

#76 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 4 in indicia. Cover by Bill Draut? Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Draut, Jo Albistur, Ann Brewster and unknown. Featuring: "Let's Pretend"; "Lovesick Meddler"; "Unpleasingly Plump"; and "Lover's Helper"! Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale article "She's Popular"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ann Brewster. Art by Bill Draut, Jo Albistur, Bob McCarty and Ann Brewster. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #77 on cover, Vol. 8 No. 5 in indicia. Meg must choose between Dexter, who offers financial security, or Jack, whom she really loves; Redhead Anne is both intrigued and repulsed by the private party club called The Hangout; Carl hopes to win enough money playing pinball that he can afford to marry Vivian. The second issue to carry the Comics Code seal on the cover. The Security of Love; The Hangout; Nancy Hale Advice; The Big Fish!; My Husband's Keeper!; Marriage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

#78 on cover; Vol. 8 No. 6 in indicia. Cover by Bill Draut? Stories by unknown. Art by Jo Albistur, Bill Draut, Art Gates and unknown. He's just got to get well! When the fighting is over, they'll never be separated again! But will Lieutenant Duryea be reported for fraternizing with an enlisted man? Read..."Army Nurse"! Also featuring "Dream House for Two" and "What's the Catch?" Plus: 2-pagers "A Man to Love" and "Meddling Mother-in-Law"! And: 1-pagers "Once and for All" and "Too Fickle to Marry"! Plus: 1-page Nancy Hale article "Wave It Yourself"! Also: 1-page Charmaigne article "Making Him Over"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ann Brewster and Joe Simon. Art by Jo Albistur, Bob McCarty and Ann Brewster. The famed title that spawned a decades-long trend in romance comics, created and produced by Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #79 on cover, Vol. 8 No. 7 in indicia. Hal's relationship with Alice is threatened when he becomes obsessed with the subject of his latest portrait; Dancer Madge is torn between her performing partner Danny and theater critic Bob; Marcie's handsome boss wants to date her, but she's all business. A Vision of Beauty!; A Torch Song for Danny; Nancy Hale Advice; Poor Marcie!; Nancy Hale's Problem Clinic; Come On, Smile!; Castle in Spain. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo Cover. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Brown, Mike Sekowsky, Joe Kubert, Hy Rosen, George Klein?, Christopher Rule?, Vince Alascia, Lin Streeter? and unknown. Featuring: A True Life Story tale "Was Lydia Parker Guilty?"; "Can Love Endure?"; "The Man Who Can't Be Mine!"; A True Life Story tale "A Heart Divided!"; and "Love by Proxy!" Plus: 2-page text story "Love Everlasting"; My Most Heartbreaking Moment! advice column; and Let's Talk Over Your Love Romances! letters page. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Redheaded bad girl Marilyn finds herself torn between gangster Harry and detective Steve, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Marian seeks ways to draw the attention of the guys. Alma falls for Jim, but she's terrified that other girls will steal him away from her, and that makes her jealous and petty. Cover by Baker. Why I Fled from Love; I Made a Sinful Bargain; Weekend Escapade; I Stole Boyfriends; I Couldn't Face the Shameful Truth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Tom Hickey, Lee Elias and John Sink. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Marcia and Eric are secretly married, but then Eric is suspected of robbing the store where he works. Local gal Lois makes a real connection with a soldier from the nearby Army base - too bad she lied about her age. In an offbeat, colorful tale, Carol is wooed by a mysterious masked gent during Mardi Gras. Bad Risk; Love Letters; Zero Hour for Love; Too Young to Know!; Mardi Gras Madness. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and Dana Dutch. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Margaret marries soldier Peter during furlough, then strings him along by telling him she's having his baby. Tired of being treated shabbily by the soldiers she dates, Ruth decides to change her image, but Stan liked her the way she was. Nancy sees soldier boyfriend Brad as a free ticket to Hawaii, but once there, she starts dating other military men. Overseas Escapade; Confessions of an Army Wife; Wrong Way Girl; Information Girl; No One Wanted Me; Unfit to Marry. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Charles Sultan, Ken Bald, Emil Gershwin, and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG. A farmers daughter falls for a traveling ad salesman; Carol is constantly overlooked by men who are drawn to her prettier sister; In the 1700s, a captured woman falls for the pirate captain who killed her beloved. The Farmer's Daughter; The Love Game; The Girl Nobody Wanted; Too Broadminded; Close Your Heart to Love; Bride-To-Be; Bewitching Buccaneer. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sam Citron, Stan Drake, Bernard Sachs, Paul Parker, Nick Cardy, Tex Blaisdell, John Prentice and Merrylen Townsend. This early romance title from Ziff-Davis focused on the struggles of domestic life. Newlywed Eloise tires of living on her husband's meager salary, but after she gets a charge card, soon she's living beyond their means. Jane assumes the worst after she spots her husband Larry giving a diamond bracelet to a beautiful stranger. Francie worries that her husband Joe's career success is causing them to grow apart. Plus the true love stories of Queen Victoria and King Albert, and Pierre and Marie Curie. Charge-Account Wife; Love Without Faith!; Husband of the Queen; Dangerous Success; An Unselfish Love; Final Decision; Off-Base Romance; Shopping Spree; Wherever You Go!; Just Like a Woman!; Wedding Bells; Budget Blues. 48 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. A woman meets sailor Joe at a USO dance, but unlike the other sailors she meets, she can't get him out of her mind after he ships out. In a rare story narrated by the man, newlyweds Jay and Betty face strife and he leaves, making her wonder if he's gone for good. Love on Leave; Selfish Kisses; Together Again; I Married a Soldier. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Tender tales of romance among the cowhands and roughnecks of the Old West. New Texan Ken finds beautiful neighbor Jane Foster believes his ranch is stolen. Sue suspects a debonair stranger wants to court her sister Lucy, but the truth is more sinister. Martha becomes involved with a handsome outlaw and his young son. Wild Beauty; Six-Gun Wedding; A Killer's Bullet Stole Her Love!; The Only Man I Could Ever Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by John Rosenberger and Rafael Astarita. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. Separated by the Korean War, fiancees Amy and Tom are reunited when he becomes a soldier and she enlists as an Army nurse; A woman is torn between a cop and an escaped convict; Lynns soldier boyfriend is killed after she writes him a Dear John letter, in a story with an unsubtle message for female readers of Realistic Romances. Our Love Was Battle-Scarred; Faced With Shame; How I Learned What Love Really Is!; I Loved A Four-Time Loser; How My Husband Proposed; The Letter I Didn't Mail! Final issue before a two-year hiatus; issues #9 to #14 were never published. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Edd Ashe, Elaine Miller, and Robert Burns. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Eileen pumps gas for her Uncle Ted's station and is just friendly with the "knights of the highway," until she meets trucker Tim, who is "full of gay banter." Lon falls for bad girl Sheila and steers his life into a downward spiral, in a classic cautionary tale from the '50s. Mary tracks down Diana, the child she gave up for adoption, and gets a job as her nanny, but doesn't expect to fall for Diana's adoptive father Roy. And a romantic poem by Robert Burns in comics form. Empty Dreams; The Man I Love; Conflict; Restless Heart; A Gown for My Lady; My Love. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

L.B. Cole cover. In order of appearance: "Star Another in Her Dream"; "I Don't Remember You"; "In Love and Hollywood" art by Marty Stallman; and "On the Altar of Fame" art by Norman Nodel. Dan Dailey and Gregory Peck text articles with photos. Indicia states "True-To-Life Romances". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.