Romances comic books issue 15

Stories by unknown. Art by Carmine Infantino and unknown. Their love was so new...would it last even though they were apart? Her fearful heart could only cry..."Remember Me!" Also in this issue: "Love Held Me Prisoner!" with pencils by Carmine Infantino; "Flight from Heartbreak"; "Unforgettable Kiss!"; untitled Joan 1-pager; 2-page Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column; and 1-page poem "A Lover's Doubt"! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Everett, Hy Rosen, Bill La Cava, Christopher Rule and unknown. Carol thinks that admitting her past with "Spike" will ruin her engagement to Brad, the attorney prosecuting "Spike" for murdering Chester Hall, in "Don't Cry, My Heart!" Plus: Evie is so determined to escape the tenement district by marrying a wealthy man that she drives away all her friends in "I Dared to Dream!" Also: Ann agrees to marry Frank, but falls in love with Burt instead in "My Secret Love!" And: Lois can't break through the bitterness of widower Bob next door, until his son Jackie gets sick in a How I won the man I love! 1-pager! Plus: While waiting for his dates with Celia every night, Gregg falls in love with her roommate Nina in the 2-page reprint text story "Beauty Unveiled"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

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True romance magazine. Cover by Earl Christy. Illustrated with photographs. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 110 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 15, No. 5. April 1938. Includes scandalous stories like: "Is Jean Harlow Dead? Her Mother Says NO!"; and "Should Girls Go the Limit Before Marriage?" Full-page color ads for Maybelline, Irresistible, and Lucky Strikes. Cover by Earl Christy. 8.5" x 11.5". 128 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 15, No. 6. May 1938. Includes scandalous stories like: "Schoolgirl Temptation"; and "Daughter of Shame". Full-page color ads for Glazo, Irresistible, and Chesterfield Cigarettes. Cover by Earl Christy. 8.5" x 11.5". 122 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 15, No. 1 - February 1940. 6.75" x 9.75", 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 15, No. 2 - March 1940. 6.75" x 9.75", 114 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Matt Baker and others. Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Agnes can't attract the attention of Jeff, the manager where she works, but another woman gets him all to herself. On the eve of her marriage, Marge becomes insanely jealous, in a story featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Heart In Torment; You Must Trust Love; Kisses Through Tears; Price of My Jealousy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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. Beautiful Marlene has a thing for soldiers, but gets a reputation as a "one-date girl" around Camp Roberts, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Carol's fits of jealousy wind up driving Davy away. Redheaded showgirl May can't help coming on to every handsome man she meets, and that includes her sister's boyfriend, Gregory. My Heart Was Blind to Love; I Was an Army Camp Pick-Up; I Ran Away from Shame; I Made a Game of Love; Spitefulness Robbed Me of Romance. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker and others. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Sandy swears revenge against her husband Bill for ruining her father's oil business, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. Nora's boyfriend Dick finally returns from military service, but he's behaving strangely and tries to break it off with her for unknown reasons. New doctor Helen faces prejudice over her gender from arrogant surgeon Warren, in a story whose art may be the work of pioneering female comics artist Lily Renee. Cover by Baker is more than a little suggestive. Canine Cupid; Twice Guilty; The Frightful Truth; Wife Without Principles; For Nurses Only. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover photo of Elizabeth Taylor and Don Taylor from the film classic Father of the Bride. Stories and art by Jack Sparling, Alice Kirkpatrick and Sam Burlockoff. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Stella finally has the chance to marry her childhood sweetheart Bob, but she's not sure she can go through with it. Bill has a wonderful relationship with Linda, but he loses his perspective when he falls for Carol, who finds him tiresome. A comics biography of screen legend Rita Hayworth. The Wedding; The Cheat!; May I Help You, Sir?; Second Chance; The Hayworth Story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 15, Issue 11 - Winter, 1946. 6.75" x 9.75", 130 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

Art by Harold Larsen, Gene Fawcette, Manny Stallman, Myron Fass and Louis Ravielli. Tales of romance with lush, lurid covers reprinted from Avon paperbacks. This issue reprints Romantic Love (1949) #5 in its entirety. Margo falls for a baseball player after shes waylaid by a foul ball; Susan tries to win wealthy Dexter by pushing his girlfriend out a window; A supposed sorority initiation turns out to be a plot to separate Audrey from her boyfriend; Supposedly innocent Andrea is secretly plotting to steal her roommate Ritas boyfriend Al, but hes not having it. Afraid to Love!; With Evil in Your Heart; Love Me Always Darling!; Two-Gun Lady; Innocence Was My Angle! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover of actors Tony Martin and Janet Leigh starring in the RKO Radio Pictures film "Two Tickets to Broadway". In order of appearance: "Orpheus and Eurydice"; "My Unwanted Heart"; "'Coming-Out' Party"; "I'll Never Be Alone!" art by Art Saaf; "Date Quiz"; "Second-Hand Love"; and "Love Lines". "Checkered Romance: They Were Just Pals, But Cory Wanted More Than That!" illustrated text story by Margaret Isbell. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Ken W. Fitch, Jay Disbrow, Louis Zansky and Wally Wood. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. After many letters to her beau Dan, stationed overseas, Toni finally decides to tell him the truth. Helen must choose between secret romance with Alan, whom she loves, or a public relationship with Theo, a man she tolerates, in a story with art by comics legend Wally Wood. Socially awkward redhead Linda sheds her glasses and becomes a sought-after beauty, but still can't win the man she loves. Take Back Those Words; How Cruel My Love; I Gave My Heart to One Man; I Waited for the Man I Love; My Empty Dreams. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Bernard Sachs, Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Military nurse Peggy goes against the wishes of her fiance and boss John and ventures to the shores of Korea to help wounded soldiers. After a deadly crash, air traffic controller Valerie enlists in the Air Force, hoping to forget the tragedy. Bill eludes some MPs with help from a special Sergeant, in a story with a twist ending. Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. I Was a Nurse on a Hospital Ship; Guilt Deferred My Desire; No Dollar Dates for Me!; Some Sergeants Are Sweethearts; Correspondence Club; I Had No Faith in Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Harry Harrison, Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. This was the first issue published by Ribage; sometimes listed as Youthful Romances (1953-54 Ribage) #1. Kathy is torn between her singing career and her love for hometown boyfriend Tom, until they get help from real-life bandleader and comedy legend Spike Jones. When a love triangle develops under the big top between trapeze artists Jim and Lisa and tiger-trainer Zara, death by tiger is the result! British war orphan Elizabeth loves American test pilot Tom, but her fears for his safety drive them apart. Cover features a photo of comedy legend Spike Jones, an unlikely matchmaker. Love Me, Love My Job!; Love Tames the Tiger; Second Chance!; Love Flight; Hearts Afloat!! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by Gene Colan and unknown. A cruel trick of fate brought Diane and the matinee idol together again! She wondered if it could be possible that she was still in love with him after all this time! Don't miss... "The Ashes of Yesterday's Love"! Also featuring the reprints: "I Aimed Too High"; "Always Jilted" (retitled/pencils by Gene Colan); and "Pampered"! Plus: 1-page text story "Love Had a Rival"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.