Romances comic books issue 13

Cover pencils by Alex Toth. Let Me Forget; Patty works hard to overcome her impoverished past, becoming a fashion designer; She falls in love with Phil, a dedicated doctor. Castoff Sweetheart!, script by Natalie Krigstein; Carol keeps dumping boring boyfriends and coming back to reliable Paul each time, but maybe she's waited too long to discover that it's Paul she really loves. Love Without Faith, script by Natalie Krigstein; Nina falls in love with Gil, a struggling inventor, in spite of everyone telling her she should marry a successful and practical man. Julia Roberts' Romance Report advice column. One Reckless Moment, pencils by Alex Toth; Impulsive rich girl Alison meets penniless merchant seaman Joe and they fall in love, but their different backgrounds keep coming between them and eventually drive them apart. House ad for Girls' Love Stories #15. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Christopher Rule. Edited by Stan Lee? Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Christopher Rule, King Ward?, Paul Norris?, Vince Alascia? and unknown. Paul Blane takes an assumed last name to persuade Nora that his brother, Johnny, was not the man who robbed Charlie's diner where she worked in "I accuse --"! Plus: Julia falls in love with headwaiter Paul, only to discover he's an undercover policeman investigating her brother in "The Man Who Betrayed My Heart!" Also: After Jo falls from Bart's boat in a storm, Johnny rescues her. Jo falls in love with the fisherman and gives up her New York City friends to marry the Mainer in "My Heart Couldn't Lie!" And: Helen falls out of love with medical student Tom, and in love with writer Brook in the 2-page story "My Love Dilemma"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 13, No. 2. January 1937. Includes scandalous stories like: "I Married a Fourflusher" and "Overnight Cabin". Full-page color ads for Irresistible, Hollywood Mask, and Camel Cigarettes. Cover by Earl Christy. 8.5" x 11.5". 96 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 13, Issue 6 - May, 1937. Cover painting by Earl Christy. Stories include: "I Borrowed Joy" the love life of a Steel Town Girl who gambled with decency, "I Juggled Right and Wrong" love without the benefit of law, "Forbidden Marriage", and many more. 8.5" x 11.5", 116 pages, B&W. 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. A female writer must start over after her husband's surprise divorce proceedings. A romance with a soldier inspires Miss Lane to move on from her showgirl past, which is portrayed with some lovely good-girl art. Good-girl art features in the next story as well, as sailor on leave Tex falls for beautiful Wilma the first time he sees her at the hotel pool. Some art may be the work of Robert Webb, art director of the Jerry Iger comics studio. Spicy cover by an unknown artist depicts a scandalous 1950s party. My Forgotten Past; Kisses, Not Riches; Amateur Wife; She Didn't Buy My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Chuck Miller and Dana Dutch. Tales of teen angst and amour, often featuring art and covers by celebrated good-girl artist Matt Baker. Rosemary gets a reputation because she likes to play the field, but she doesn't mind until she falls for Art, in a story with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Ann tells Neila how she almost drove Roy away with her constant jealousy and demanding behavior. Mona is torn between Dick, a student her age, and Professor Wentworth, who looks like Reed Richards' evil twin brother. Dotty sets out to win back her boyfriend George after Wendy steals him away. Baker's cover speaks volumes with no words needed. My Rival Hid Her Weakness; I Was Too "Fast" For Love; I Wanted Too Much Love; I Played With Fire; My First Mistake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Matt Baker. "Sapphires Plus Sound Effects" text story by Wilshire Vines. "Truant Wife," art by Matt Baker; Kathy marries Tim and expects to continue an active social life; When she becomes pregnant, Kathy feels "its going to tie us down so!"; After the baby is born, Kathy attends her high-school reunion alone because Tim has to watch their child. "Love Found Me Guilty!", art by Frank Sieminsky; Martha is angry because her parents and aunt choose the "nice" boys she can date; Martha and her friend Hazel decide to frame Marthas approved boyfriend Dick as a wolf; They do so, then Martha discovers Dick was going to propose to her. "They Said I Was a Bad Influence," pencils by Matt Baker; Sharon boasts to her friends about her romantic exploits, most of which arent true; Shes considered a "bad influence" and her friend Donna winds up "bruised and dazed" when she tries to emulate Sharon and pick up a stranger; Sharon loses her job and decides to change her life. "Unwanted Husband"; Judy loves "wild" Les but his irresponsible nature causes her to accept solid Bills marriage proposal instead. 2 years later, Les returns; Judy begins to see him again; Les says they could run away together if he had two thousand dollars. "Confessions of a Hat-Check Girl"; Dale works in a nightclub as the hat-check girl, hoping to get a break as an actress; When Chuck auditions for a spot as the singer-pianist, Dale agrees to date her boss Mark if he gives Chuck the job; Chuck and Dale fall in love. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and Myron Fass. Romantic drama from Toby Press. Alice is falling for her regular taxi driver Eddy, but dates her boss Mr. Wentworth, who, unknown to Alice, has ulterior motives. Aspiring actresses Pat and Peggy are hired to stage a fight in front of a bank, only to learn they're acting out a diversion for bank robbers. Teen Debbie gets classmate Bill to cover for her while she dates the much older Hank in secret, but that can't end well. I Found Love in a Taxi!; Powerhouse of Deceit!; I Just Love Acting!; Stand-In Boyfriend. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Yesterday's Kisses" art by Art Saaf; "Let's Have a Party"; "My Careless Heart" art by John Severin; "The King and the Commoner: The Love Legend of Eugenie de Montijo and Emperor Louis Napoleon" and "Too Young to Love" art by Al Carreno; and "Love Problems". "The Dope and the Dream Boat: All Freddy Wanted Was Just a Chance to Date Susie!" illustrated text story by Betty Hill. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Romance comics with "real world" problems from L.B. Cole's Star Publications. Thinking of Jan, his sweetheart back home, is all that keeps a wartime soldier going. A woman feels that her beau doesn't make enough time for them to be together. A decorated veteran misleads his girlfriend about his tragic romantic past. Dream of Love; My Double Dilemma; Part Time Sweetheart; Tears of Joy; My War Hero's False Heartbreak. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Ben Brown and Dave Gantz. Love plus war equals bittersweet 1950s drama, featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Ginny latches on to a young military cadet after all the other eligible men in town have been drafted. Artist Sally tires of Greenwich Village life and marries well, leaving behind struggling artist David, who loves her. Fran marries Ron before he ships out, but when he returns, he expects her to give up her successful business and not be a "career wife." Plus a letters page offering to connect overseas GIs with romantic pen pals. World Without Men; Two Stripes Against Love; Wartime Wife; Correspondence Club; Too Good for Him?; I Was a Lonely Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Bob Baer. Stories and art by Stephen Kirkel, Harry Harrison, and Doug Wildey. Tales of love and heartbreak, with a twist: in-story appearances by real-life musicians of the era. Redheaded Carol learns that the vain singer she works for is lip-synching, and the actual singer is the man she loves, so she seeks help from real-life singer Richard Hayes. Bobby is torn between her love of teacher Tom and her aspirations for wealth and social success. Plus a profile and photo of legendary radio comedians Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding. Cover features a photo of Richard Hayes. Voice of Love; I Choose Love; The Fantastic Bob and Ray; Fishing for Love; No Song in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She was in love with Danny - she had to see him! And no one would stop her from doing so in "Too Young to Wed"! Also featuring: "He Was Happy Go Lucky"; "Don't Marry a Dreamer"; and "I Wanted an Ambitious Man"! Plus: 1-page text story "Budget Romance"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 13, Issue 1 - August, 1949. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.