Rom comic books issue 30

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Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom bestows Torpedo with the ability to spot the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths. As Wraith activity escalates, a new threat arrives in the form of the Metal Master (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) and his mechanical monstrosities. This encounter leaves Rom wondering if he will ever meat this Hulk he keeps hearing about. Flashback cameo appearance by the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom bestows Torpedo with the ability to spot the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths. As Wraith activity escalates, a new threat arrives in the form of the Metal Master (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) and his mechanical monstrosities. This encounter leaves Rom wondering if he will ever meat this Hulk he keeps hearing about. Flashback cameo appearance by the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

His eyes told her her masquerade was over! Now she could never reveal the secret in her..."Hidden Heart," the cover-featured 9 page story pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Plus: 7 page story "Call Me Darling"; 7 page story "Unmarried Sister"; 2 page Julia Roberts' Romance Report letters page; 7 page story "I Inherited a Sweetheart" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky. Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Hartley. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Alice Kirkpatrick, Paul Reinman, Mike Sekowsky, David Gantz?, Mike Peppe? and unknown. Sometimes it's better not to know, for..."The Truth Can Hurt"! Also featuring: "Somewhere I'll Find Him"; "Delighted to Meet You"; and "Kathy Says "No!"" Plus: 2-page text story "In the Arms of Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 30, No. 1. June 1945. Includes scandalous stories like: "Exchange Bride" and "They Said I Racketeered in Babies". Full-page color ads for Max Factor, Tintz, and Ivory Soap. 8.5" x 10.75". 116 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Jon D'Agostino. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Charles Nicholas, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Jon D'Agostino. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. Factory girl Inez invents a history and dates her foreman Jim on a bet, but then she falls for him for real, in a story with art by comics legend Bob Powell. Fran is torn between steady boyfriend Bix and male model Don. Two people fall for each other at a party, even though they're both blindfolded, in a story with art (and cover) by future Archie Comics legend Jon D'Agostino. Blind Man's Buff; My Inconstant Heart; Broken Romance; Bride Willing; The Lie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Art Cappello and Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia. Featuring: "Ring Twice"; "Reckless Kisses!"; and "Poor Little Me"! Plus: Find-a-Word puzzle page! Also: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Sal Gentile and others. Reflecting the changing times, Charlton's 1960s series focuses on the lives and loves of working women. Eleanor becomes a flight attendant to keep up with handsome pilot Ford. Plus-sized secretary Leah can't make headway with her boss, personally or professionally, until she loses some weight, in a story that is a product of its times. Oceanography grad students Helen and Flint find romance under the waves while assisting a professor with a research project. Plus a vintage ad for 1960s fan magazines featuring The Beatles and the Dave Clark Five. A Roving Romeo; Superior Woman; Brains, Not Beauty; No Deeper Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Fair $4.00 View scans Paper: Slightly britle Front cover detached 20%. Back cover detached 40%. Water damage: Slight. Staple rust: Slight.

Vol. 30, No. 3. April 1945. 7" x 10". 98 pages. Text with occasional B&W illustrations. Cover price $0.15.

Vol. 30, No. 4 - May 1945. 6.75" x 9.75", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

"No Greater Love," art by Bob Powell; Charlie Thomas had dated May Wilson for several weeks, and was always impressed with her maturity; While only seventeen, he thought she was as mature as he was at twenty; But Charlie had a commitment to his invalid sister, Edie, and told May he couldn't marry; May offers to help with Edie, and the two hit it off. "Second Love" text story. "Act Your Age!" advice page. "A Heart Betrayed," pencils by Lee Elias. "Portrait of Love"; She was too young to doubt, too reckless to beware of an impending relationship. "The Difference Between Us" text story. "Fast Girl"; Beth learns that fast girls attract the wrong kinds of boys. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Hartley. Stories by unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Morris Weiss, Al Hartley and unknown. "Linda Nelson Finds Romance" with art by Jay Scott Pike - Linda's father Ben was a famous athlete and he raised Linda to excel in sports: "nobody loves a loser!" At college, Linda shows off by defeating all of her erstwhile boyfriends in sports. She loses a tennis match to Ronald and sprains her ankle; they become friends but when she recovers she humiliates him in a rematch. Ronald says her "win at all costs" attitude is obnoxious. Ben apologises for bringing up Linda "as a champ instead of a woman," and urges her to reconcile with Ronald. She does. Plus: "Goodbye Forever!" - Elaine is engaged to engineer Phil, but his job requires him to travel the world. Because her father had "itching feet" and abandoned his wife and child, Elaine is unsure about marriage to Phil. Elaine's father Jake returns and her mother Martha confesses that Jake always supported the family financially and begged them to join him, but Martha refused. Jake and Martha reconcile and Elaine tells Phil, "where you go, I'll go." Also: "The Girl He Really Loves!" with pencils by Morris Weiss - Beth and Kirk are happily married, but one day she sees a letter that Kathy, Kirk's former girlfriend, has written to him. Kirk and Kathy were engaged, but she jilted him and Kirk married Beth on the rebound. Now Beth fears Kirk will leave her, but when Kathy calls Kirk, he says "I wouldn't leave Beth for a thousand like you!" And: "No Man for Marion" with pencils by Al Hartley - Marion lives in a small town with her widowed, immigrant father and her sister Sue. A government construction project brings many new men to town, including Frank. Sue flirts with Frank and tells him Marion "doesnt like men," only cooking and housekeeping. However, Frank finds Sue "frivolous" and realises Marion is "a woman capable of great love." They embrace. (Note: This story continues next issue.) Issue also has 2-page text story "Time for Love." 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Al Avison. Tales of love and heartbreak in 1950s America from publisher Harvey. Diner waitress Lucy is torn between her boss Carl and trucker Sam, but then Sam asks her to do something she just can't do - steal from Carl. Dale falls for a sailor, but her jilted aunt warns her that sailors will only break your heart. Joyce finds love while acting in a summer-stock show, but soon learns that showbiz is a harsh mistress. Those Stolen Kisses; Warned Against Him; For Love or Money; Always a Bridesmaid; Don't Say Goodbye; Backstage Love; I Mortgaged My Heart.. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Vince Colletta. Women navigate America's dating landscape in the 1950s and 1960s. In a reversal of the usual artist-model story, artist Jan meets Frenchman Paul when she asks HIM to model for HER, in one of three stories this issue with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. In another Sinnott story, Dr. Tolcott has a chance to observe Mark and Anne (for science!) as they fall in love at a ski resort. Redheaded Marian dreams of being swept off her feet by a hero, and then handsome Peter saves her from drowning. Portrait of My Love; My White Knight; First to Be Married; The Crisis; Return to Romance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Nina Albright and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Ellen tells her friends she has a boyfriend in Canada, hoping to make Terry jealous, but soon her girlfriends want all the details, in one of several stories this issue by early female comics artist Nina Albright. When her friend Diana breaks up with Jim, the star quarterback, Patty sees her chance. Lois dates older guy Ken, but jokes about their age difference drive them apart. Make-Believe Sweetheart; Man on the Rebound; Truth Was My Heart's Only Weapon; They Said He Was Too Old; Pictures for My Love; I Lied for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. Intimate love stories! In this issue: "Look at My Sister!"; "No Secrets"; "So Much to Be Thankful For"; and "I Had to Change My Plans!" Plus: Roberta Bennett's lovelorn guide in a 2-page letters column. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Jack Kamen, Vince Colletta, Lee Elias and Bob Powell. Tales of young love and marriage from publisher Harvey. Reporter Martha has a love-hate relationship with her handsome editor Lee, until a circus fire makes them see what's really important. Redheaded Diane never got over her orphaned childhood, and is desperate to marry. Rookie cop Paul falls for Julia after saving her from a potentially deadly accident. Plus a story that may be the work of good-girl art legend Matt Baker. =Something in Common; My Old Maid Blues!; What I Learned From Love; Forget Me Not; Deadline For Love; Forbidden Romance. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Matt Baker art

Stories and art by Thomas Carew and John Martin. This early romance comic from Fawcett had particularly complex plots to go with the tears and kisses. Edith thinks back on how she loved and lost Mark, and how it all ties in with the true mother of her daughter. Bad girl Lila meets wealthy Ben and decides to take him for all he's worth, but she didn't expect to fall in love. In a story that really shows its era, Tina refuses to shut down her profitable public swimming pool during a polio outbreak, and is blamed when the disease spreads. And a romantic poem by Thomas Carew in comics form. The Punishment; Song; Love Came as a Stranger; Airfield Al; Love Takes a Chance; Pilot Pete; A Heart Denied. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 7, Issue 30 - October 1936. 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", 86 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.