Rom comic books issue 18

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Direct Edition. 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.

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Newsstand Edition. 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.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. You must tell her, Roy Mason! You owe her that! Tell her you're getting married tonight! And hope she doesn't find out another way! Don't miss "Death of a Heart!" Also in this issue: "Reunion!" (with pencils by Jim Mooney?); "Love for a Day!" (with pencils by Jerry Grandenetti?); "Substitute for Heartbreak"; and 2-page Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. 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.

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.

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Vol. 18, No. 1 - February 1941. 6.75" x 9.5", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 18, No. 3 - April 1941. 6.75" x 9.75", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Art Cappello. Stories and art by Art Cappello and others. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Janice makes an accusation against her neighbor Leon that quickly spins out of control. Tricia is engaged to Chris, but really loves Hugh; but Gail, who secretly loves Chris, has the solution. A beautiful woman feels left behind because her friends, "all of them less prettier than I," are already getting married. The Put-On; Love, Honor and Cherish; Please Let Me Love Him. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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 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.

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.

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.

Cover by Marty Elkin. Stories by unknown. Art by Tewks and Marty Elkin. "Man Chaser" with art by Tewks - Although 17-year-old Dolly loves Bart, she compulsively craves the flattery and romantic attention of other men. Dolly promises Bart to straighten up, but soon afterwards goes with Buck to his family's beach house. Buck makes a pass at Dolly and complains when she first flirts with him, then rejects him. Bart arrives to take Dolly home and tells her they are through. Plus: "Love Thief" with art by Marty Elkin - Terry lives with her older sister Laura and Laura's husband Frank. Frank can't find a job so he's around the house all day while Laura works to support them. Terry and Frank fall in love but Terry feels guilty and breaks off their romance, even though she still loves him. Frank gets a job and his relationship with Laura improves. Terry decides to move out and begins to date an old school friend. Also: "Love Lesson" with art by Tewks - Jean's roommate Marylin is much more glamorous than she, and steals Jean's boyfriend Jack. Jean, Marylin, Jack, and Jack's friend Peter spend a weekend in a mountain cabin. Marylin decides to dump Jack for the wealthy Peter, whom Jean finds attractive. Peter says he'll play along with Marylin so Jack will see how fickle she is, and Jean can win Jack back. The plan works, except Jean doesn't want Jack, she wants Peter, and gets him in the end. And: "Love Is the Prize" with art by Tewks - Ronnie wins a singing contest in her hometown and moves to New York to take singing lessons from Paul. She leaves behind her boyfriend Mike. When Paul says he's attracted to her, Ronnie explains about Mike and Paul accepts this. However, Mike arrives unexpectedly and mistakenly thinks Ronnie loves Paul; he breaks their engagement and leaves. Ronnie realizes Paul is the one she loves after all. Plus: 2-page text story "The Wonderful Knight"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. "Heaven in My Arms," art by John Celardo; Lani can't marry Don until he finishes his degree, and she feels suffocated living at home; As a favor to a friend, Lani double dates with her former boyfriend Jerry, who wants her back; After a dinner with her family and Don's parents goes wrong, Lani argues with Don; He tells her that he has a good job offer but it will mean an additional year before they can wed. "One Man's Girl" one-page story, art by John Celardo. "I Fooled My Heart," pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Dolly lies and breaks a date with faithful Len so she can date football star Barry; Barry turns out to be selfish and makes an unwanted romantic move on her; Dolly flees and is greeted when she gets home by Len. "What's His Line?" one-page story; A girl tells her younger sister what sort of boys she doesn't like. "Love Problems," art by Paul Robinson; Ellen is upset when she sees Doris with Bill, the boy Ellen has a crush on; Teacher Miss Rand gives Ellen some tips. "Double Trouble" one-page story, pencils by Valerie Barclay, inks by Paul Cooper. "Lesson in Love" text story by Margaret Isbell. "Telephone Teasers" one-page story. "Kisses Can Tell," art by Art Saaf; Nora is friends with brothers Steven and Rob; She kisses Rob then realises it's Steven she loves; Steven leaves for art school and Nora can't bear to tell Rob that he wasn't her choice. 36 pgs., 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.